(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62 Sonic Blue 2013
Fender '62 Jazz, sonic blue, made in Japan 2013. Sonic blue... tricky to find, but what a colour, right? The soft sky blue pops perfectly against the dark streaky rosewood board and the golden maple headstock, it's such a beautiful item. But, there's more to life than being really, really good looking. The neck is a slim, rounded sixties C shape, blessed with some superbly tightly grained maple and feeling perfectly quick and comfy. The body is nice and light, naturally resonant and well balanced against the neck; it feels lovely in the hands. Plugged in, there's absolutely no shortage of heft: round, thick natural lows with heaps of power, paired with a snappy high-mid growl and sweet clear top end... nothing fancy, just very tasty. If you want to have a bunch of fun playing the bass and look effortlessly chíc in teh process, here's your perfect companion.
Model: Fender '62 Reissue Jazz Bass (JB62)
Made: Japan, 2004-5, Dyna plant (serial R053681)
Finish: sonic blue, 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.025kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan JB-Single single coils
Case: basic non original gig-bag
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has a minor scuff on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a handful of dimples and scuffs in the middle of the body, no major marks. The sides have no major marks. The front is nice and tidy too, just a couple of surface scuffs on the elbow area and some light play wear on the guard and horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 strings.