Fender Japan Jazz Bass JB62-58 Candy Apple Red 1998
Fender Jazz Bass, Candy Apple Red, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Simple, classy, effective. The Jazz Bass debuted in 1962 as a top of the line offering from Leo and crew, with an offset body shape that matched the Jaguar and Jazzmaster models from the same era. This one references those originals: gold logo, rosewood slab fretboard, 7.25" radius, three ply guard and two single coil pickups. The neck is slim and quick, and at a hair over 4kg this one is lightweight and easy to handle. The tone is fast, fat and punchy with a crisp sparkle on the top end, perfect for punk, funk or classic rock stuff. The red looks great too, it will surely do it's best work under stage lights. Remember folks, it's a soft 'J', so it's pronounced 'Yazz Bass'.
Model: Fender Japan Jazz Bass JB62-58
Made: Japan, 1997-00, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: O066416
Finish: Candy Apple Red, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 7.25" radius, 34" scale, 38mm nut
Weight: 4.025kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Japan JB-Vintage single coil x2
Accessories: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and clouding on the chrome parts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a decent bald patch and scratches along the belly carve, scuffs in the elbow area and some dimples along the back edge and bottom horn. The sides have dimples on the top horn, dents and scuffs on the elbow area and near the jack and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has dimples near the jack, bridge and elbow area, scuffs near the pickups and play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only