(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62-75US Lake Placid Blue 2003
Fender Jazz, lake placid blue, crafted in Japan 2002-4. Lake Placid is surely one of Fender's finest colours; this thing looks like how it feels to dive into the ocean on a mid-summer afternoon. This model is the higher end version of the '62 style J from this era, so it's decked out with a vintage-correct spiral bridge, an alder body and a set of USA pickups. The tone is great; heaps of definition and clarity rounding out a thick, tight punch. The neck is slim and comfy, it's an easy player and a fast friend. The body has plenty of little knocks and marks around the place, which adds to the appeal for me. It's a beauty, but it's lived a little. Show me your best Jazz Bass razz face?
Model: Fender Jazz Bass (JB62-75US)
Made: Japan, Dyna Gakki plant, 2002-4 (serial Q066220)
Finish: lake placid blue, 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 38mm nut, slim vintage C
Weight: 4.290kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA JB-Vintage single coils
Case: basic non original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on both edges, dimples and a couple of dents on the end and a dimple on the back near the extra strap pin. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dimples and dents along the belly carve, elbow area, bottom corner and bottom horn, as well as some scuffs in the middle of the body. The sides have dimples on both horns and some dimples, dents and scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has some dimples in the elbow area and near the jack, a dent on the top horn and some paly 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. The frets have minor wear; 8/10 for life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.