(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62-80 Fretless Sunburst 1993
Fender '62 Jazz, made in Japan 1993/4, sunburst, modded to fretless. This sleek little friend has a lot to offer. We got out ninja to remove the frets; he's done a very tidy job and has filled the slots with a contrasting maple veneer. The work really is exceptional, you'd assume it left the factory fretless by looking at it. The warm, rounded attack of the fretless rosewood board complements the tight, bright tone of the USA pickups beautifully; this has a great mix of growl and thump. The sunburst finish has plenty of knocks and marks, but it looks great all the same. The neck has a nicely played-in feel, it really is a tasty thing indeed. If you've been feeling the fretless itch for a while, this will surely provide the most satisfying of scratches.
Model: Fender '62 Jazz Bass (JB62-80)
Made: Japan, Fujigen plant (serial N047606)
Finish: 3-tone sunburst
Body: basswood
Weight: 4.255kg
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, frets removed
Mods: pickguard removed, frets professionally removed and gaps filled with contrasting veneer
Pickups: Fender USA JB Vintage single coils
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: moderate finish wear. Headstock has some marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has widespread light dimples and scuffs and a chip on the bottom edge. The sides have some notable wear: dimples on the both horns, some proper chips and dimples in the elbow area, a few little marks on the back edge, some big chips near the jack. The front has a bunch of extra screw holes from the guard, plus some widespread dimples and scuffs around the body. Overall: good condition (6.5/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. No frets, so... no wear. All electrics tested and working properly. Wearing flatwounds.