PLEASE NOTE! This instrument is presented as a pre-sale item. It will undergo luthier work, including, among other things, polishing of the finish, refurbishment of the metal parts and shielding of the electronics. Depending on the assessment of the neck geometry, the original frets will receive an advanced levelling and polishing, or – if levelling (planing) of the fingerboard proves necessary – the instrument will receive a completely new set of frets. The final price includes the above work. This listing does not constitute a commercial offer within the meaning of Article 66 § 1 of the Polish Civil Code.

About the instrument

The Fender Jazz Bass JB62-75US is a Japanese bass guitar produced between 2007 and 2010 (serial number with the “T” prefix, “Made in Japan” designation). The model is a reissue of the 1962 Jazz Bass in the variant with Fender USA Vintage pickups, as indicated by the “US” suffix in the designation. The instrument presented here has a 3-Tone Sunburst finish, an alder body, a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Fender Japan was established in March 1982 as a joint venture between Fender and the Japanese companies Kanda Shokai and Yamano Gakki; production was initially entrusted to the FujiGen Gakki factory. In the second half of the 1990s, manufacturing was taken over by Dyna Gakki (and temporarily also Tokai), and from 1997 the serial number decals bore the “Crafted in Japan” designation, which around 2007–2008 was once again replaced by “Made in Japan”. The instrument is currently being prepared and will undergo the scheduled luthier service in our workshop before being released.

Technical specification

• Manufacturer: Fender Japan
• Model: JB62-75US (Reissue ’62)
• Year: 2007–2010 (T series, Made in Japan)
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: Vintage Style (planned levelling and polishing / new frets if required)
• Pickups: 2x Fender USA Vintage Single-Coil Jazz Bass
• Electronics: Passive (2x Volume, 1x Tone)
• Bridge: Vintage Style
• Cosmetic condition: Pre-sale / 8 out of 10 (see description)
• Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst (3TS)
• Weight: 4.23 kg

Body and construction

The solid body is made of alder – the material used in the “US” variants of the Fender Japan reissues. The instrument has a 3-Tone Sunburst lacquer finish. A traditional Bolt-on construction with the classic four-bolt neck joint is used. In line with the terms of the pre-sale, the finish and wooden components will be cleaned and polished in our workshop, and the electronics cavities will be shielded.

Neck and playability

The maple neck, with the slim profile characteristic of the Jazz Bass model, is paired with a rosewood fingerboard. The Vintage Style frets are original. Depending on the assessment of the neck geometry, the original frets will undergo a thorough levelling and polishing, or – should the fingerboard require levelling (planing) – the instrument will receive entirely new frets. This will ensure correct intonation and appropriate string action along the entire length of the fingerboard. The fingerboard surface will be cleaned and conditioned.

Sound

The instrument is fitted with two single-coil pickups (Single-Coil) – the factory Fender USA Vintage Jazz Bass units – in a passive circuit with two Volume potentiometers and a shared Tone.

• Character: The combination of an alder body and two single-coil pickups produces the frequency response characteristic of JB-type designs, with the ability to balance the tone between the neck and bridge pickups.
• Dynamics: The passive electronics respond proportionally to the force of articulation, retaining note definition with both fingerstyle and pick playing. The scheduled servicing of the circuit and shielding of the electronics cavities will reduce susceptibility to ambient noise.

Additional information

• The “US” suffix in the model designation indicates the factory fitting of Fender USA Vintage pickups; these variants were made with an alder (or ash) body, as opposed to the basic versions with basswood and Japanese pickups.
• The “T” prefix in the serial number, combined with the “Made in Japan” designation, dates the production of this example to 2007–2010, in accordance with Fender’s official reference for Japanese instruments.
• In the Fender Japan designation system, the number after the hyphen corresponded to the list price in thousands of yen (e.g. “-53” = 53,000 JPY), and the “US” suffix denoted the use of Fender USA pickups; the same model was offered concurrently in several price variants differing in specification.
• The bass is offered on a pre-sale basis, which allows this particular instrument to be reserved before the full luthier work in our workshop has been completed.

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Style – steel construction with adjustable saddles, allowing intonation and string height to be set. As part of the scope of work, the hardware will be cleaned and refurbished, and the bridge will receive a full adjustment of intonation and string height.
• Tuners: Original tuning machines. The hardware will be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated to ensure tuning stability.

Condition

• Technical condition: The instrument is currently being prepared for playing (pre-sale). Once the scheduled luthier work has been completed, it will be fully functional both mechanically and electronically.
• Cosmetic condition: We rate the cosmetic condition at 8 out of 10. The guitar shows signs of use consistent with its age – details are visible in the photographs.
• Setup and modifications: The scheduled service work includes: setup (truss rod, string action and intonation adjustment), fret cleaning and polishing or – if required – fingerboard planing with a refret, cleaning and polishing of wooden and metal parts, servicing and shielding of the electronics.

Why choose this instrument

• Fender USA pickups: The “US” variant means factory-fitted American Vintage Jazz Bass pickups in a Japanese instrument with an alder body.
• ’62 Reissue: A specification referencing the 1962 Jazz Bass – a slim neck, a rosewood fingerboard and a passive twin single-coil circuit.
• Pre-sale offer: Purchasing on a pre-sale basis makes it possible to reserve this particular instrument and receive it directly upon completion of the luthier work in our workshop.
• Comprehensive service: Within the agreed price, the bass will undergo all the scheduled preparatory work, which eliminates the need for any additional investment after collection.