(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62-75US Lake Placid Blue 2004
Fender '62 Jazz Bass, lake placid blue, crafted in Japan 2004-5. This is a sleek creature, it's very stylish indeed. We tend to get plenty of these through in black, red or sunburst, but lake placid blue is a seldom-seen treat. It's a lovely finish, the subtle sparkle brings out the best in the deep grey blue. This is the high-end version of the '62 Jazz from the mid 2000s catalog, so you get an alder body, spiral saddle bridge and USA pickups. That adds up to a balanced, nuanced, articulate tone plugged in. There's a snappy sweetness to the top end that complements the assured, round low end perfectly. The neck is a classic slim shape that sits in the hand with ease, paired with the lightweight body it just never feels like work to play. This would be a great gigging bass for a busy player or a handy studio companion.
Model: Fender '62 Reissue Jazz Bass (JB62-75US)
Made: Japan, 2004-5, Dyna plant (serial R053681)
Finish: lake placid blue, 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 4.310kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA JB-Vintage single coils
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a few dimples in the middle, on the bottom horn and bottom edge as well as some light scuffs around the belly carve. The sides have a few scuffs and marks on both horns and near the jack, as well as a blued-out chip and some dimples on the elbow area. The front has a few little dimples near the jack and on the elbow area as well as some standard play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: good condition (7.5/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. Frets have minor wear and are freshly dressed and polished, 8/10 for fret life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 strings.