(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62-58 Black 2003
Fender '62 Jazz, black, crafted in Japan 2002-4. This is a super playable, sensible, satisfying bass. You get a slim, quick sixties style neck, which is carved from some gorgeous maple and rosewood and feels very agreeable indeed. The body is well balanced and comfy to hold. Plugged in, there's plenty of signature J-growl, with a certain sweetness and clarity balanced with a percussive, punchy attack. You can cover a lot of ground with the tone, it's simple but just sits really. The classic tuxedo finish ties in well with the gold sixties style logo and toasty maple headstock, it's a slick look. If you're after a reliable, punchy working bass that sounds great, this one is very jood. Yes, with a 'j'.
Model: Fender '62 Jazz Bass (JB62-58)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2002-4 (serial Q021516)
Finish: black, 3-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.440kg
Mods: thumb rest attached
Pickups: Fender Japan JB-Vintage single coil x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. The headstock has some minor scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has some dents on the bottom and back edge and in the elbow area, as well as widespread but minor scuffs and dimples around the whole body. The sides have minor dimples on both horns and near the jack and some dimples and scuffs in the elbow area. The front has some dimples in the elbow area and bottom corner area near the jack, as well as some standard play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets have minor wear but are pretty even with no major buzz issues; 7/10 for life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.