(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62-75US Black 1998
Fender '62 Jazz, black, crafted in Japan 1997-00. This looks clean and sounds mean. It was the high end version of the classic '62 Jazz in it's day, so it's got an alder body and the vintage correct spiral bridge. The tuners and pickups have been upgraded, so it's packing a little more punch than a standard issue JB. The pickups are overwound, so there's plenty of weight and punch through the low end and a barky, immediate midrange. It's pretty sensitive to a light touch, but really comes back at you enthusiastically if you dig in hard. The neck is blessed with some gorgeous tight grained maple, so it's very pretty on the back, as well as some dark open pore rosewood for the board... it's a delicious combo and feels every bit as good as it looks. This one will keep a busy player very happy indeed.
Model: Fender '62 Reissue Jazz Bass (JB62-75US)
Made: Japan, 1997-00 (serial O048723)
Finish: black, 3-ply black guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.325kg
Mods: guard replaced, pickups replaced, neck plate replaced, tuners replaced
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Basslines SJB-2 Hot Jazz Bass single coil x2
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. The headstock has some scuffs on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some light scratches on the top horn, some little chips in the bottom corner as well as some widespread very light scuffs and minor dimples around the whole body. The sides have a few things to note: scuffs on the top horn, a few dents and dimples in the elbow area, a few dents, dimples and little chips in the bottom corner from the rear strap pin around to the waist area on the bottom side, plus a couple of minor dimples on the bottom horn. The front has a few dimples and scuffs around the bridge, in the elbow area and near the knobs, as well as some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: good condition (7/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have minor wear only; 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.