(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Jazz Bass JB62-75US Black 1998
Fender '62 Jazz, black, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Well, what to say? It's a black Jazz Bass, which is a very handy thing to be. This is the higher end version of the '62 style J from it's 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 slim neck is a fast friend and balances well against the fairly light body. The finish has a few knocks and bruises, lending this an air of bashful confidence that'll surely translate well in a live setting.
Model: Fender '62 Reissue Jazz Bass (JB62-75US)
Made: Japan, 1997-00 (serial O067499)
Finish: black, 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays
Weight: 4.260kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA JB-Vintage single coils
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck is smooth in the hands, but there's a couple of dimples on the back behind the nut and 3rd fret approx. The back has no major marks, but there's a handful of minor dents and scuffs around the outside edge and near the neck plate. The sides have a few things to note: dimples on the top horn, some chips and dimples on the shoulder, some notable chips near the jack and a couple of minor chips on the bottom horn. The front is pretty clean, just some minor dimples near the jack and on the shoulder as well as some scratches 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. Frets have minor wear; 7/10 for life left. All electrics tested and working properly. Set up with fresh 45/105 strings.