Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jazzmaster NOS – Black The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jazzmaster NOS is a faithful reinterpretation of the historic offset model from the early 1960s.

Crafted to 1962 specifications, this NOS (New Old Stock) version retains the original aesthetics and features, with a gloss black finish and brown tortoiseshell pickguard. This Jazzmaster is designed for those seeking authentic vintage sound and feel, with historically correct components and details.

Technical Specifications

Body Model: 1962 Jazzmaster

Body Wood: Alder (2-Piece)

Finish: Lacquer

Color: Black

Pickguard: Brown Tortoiseshell (62 Jazzmaster)

Bridge: Adjustable Jag/Jaz (4-Bolt)

Hardware: Chrome/Nickel

Orientation: Right-Handed Neck

Profile: 62 Jazzmaster Wood: Quartersawn Maple

Fingerboard: Round-Lam Slab Rosewood Radius: 9.5"

Number of Frets: 21 Frets: Vintage Upgrade / 45085 Nut: 1.650" Scale: 25.5"

Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: .820" 12th Fret: .900"

Inlays: 3/32" White Micarta

Headstock: Jazzmaster Regular Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose (Medium Tint NCL)

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Jazzmaster Flat Magnet Relic

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Jazzmaster Flat Magnet Relic

Middle Pickup: None

Controls: Volume Tone (with Treble Bleed – Tone Saver) 3-Way Selector

Wiring: Vintage-Style Specs Hardware

Bridge: Adjustable Jag/Jaz Tremolo: Jazzmaster with NOS white trem arm

Tuners: Vintage Locking

Neckplate: R Series Vintage

Strings: .010–.013–.017–.026–.036–.046

Case & Accessories Case: Fender Custom Shop Case (FCS JAG/JAZ Brown) Configuration: New Old Stock (NOS) Sound Characteristics Thanks to the Hand-Wound Jazzmaster Flat Magnet pickups, this 1962 Jazzmaster offers: Full, defined lows Open, dynamic mids Bright, but never harsh highs Great headroom and detailed response The 9.5" radius and Vintage Upgrade frets make the instrument more versatile and comfortable than pure vintage specs, facilitating bending and modern playability without losing its '60s feel.