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Fender CIJ JB62-US Jazz Bass Sonic Blue US Pickups Flame Maple Neck

Professor’s Notes

A rare spec and sweet playing Crafted in Japan build with gorgeous aged Sonic Blue finish, flame maple neck, alder body, US-made pickups and lots of mojo. Lots of character and great tone, this is one you’ll keep coming back to play.

Specifications
Weight: 9 lbs 11 oz

Nut Width: 1.5 in

12th Fret Width: 2.24 in

1st Fret Depth: 0.80 in

12th Fret Depth: 0.96 in

Nut Material: Bone

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Sonic Blue, Polyester Gloss Clearcoat

Neck Material : Flame Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Number of Frets: 20

Fret Size: Vintage

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25 inch / 184.1 mm

Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)

Bridge: 4-Saddle Spiral Saddle Vintage-Style

Pickups: US-made Vintage Jazz Bass single coil x2

Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Tone

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Serialization: Q0XXXXX, Crafted in Japan

Country of manufacture: Japan

Condition

This bass is in Very Good (near Excellent) condition. More photos available upon request. The protective plastic is still on the pickguard. There are minor fine scratches and scuffs across the surface of the body. There is a tiny chip on the edge of the lower side of the neck pocket and two tiny dings near the neck plate(pictured). There are a few shallow dents on the perimeter of the lower bout near the control cavity (pictured). The frets show very few signs of wear and have plenty of life remaining with no buzzing or dead frets. The truss rod is in good working order with plenty of adjustability in both directions. The neck is straight with no signs of warping or waviness. The tuners and bridge have developed a slight patina. Alpha 250k pots were installed by a prior owner, but the electronics are in perfect working order. We replaced the crumbling original pickup foam to ensure appropriate pickup height.

This bass has been professionally set up with D’Addario EXL 45-100 roundwound strings, medium action with optimally adjusted relief, intonation dialed in up and down the neck, and pickup height set. This beautiful bass is well balanced and weighs 9.7 pounds. A brand new Fender FB620 gig bag is included. Hard case available upon request for an additional fee, please send us a message for details and options.

Overview

A rare specification produced exclusively for the Japanese market as a ’62 Jazz Bass reissue, this bass is unusual for having a flame maple neck and Sonic Blue finish and likely a shop order model. Given the serial number and stamping on the parts, this bass was likely produced by Tokai Gakki for Fender Japan.

The stunning vintage spec flame maple neck is topped by a 7.25-inch radius beautifully figured chocolate colored rosewood fretboard white dot markers. The beautifully crafted maple neck is an easy playing classic U-profile with average taper (width and depth measurements above). The vintage tint gloss finish on the neck is smooth and flawless, showcasing the dramatic striping of the neck figuring. The fretwork is outstanding and lower action is possible if that is your preference.

Color note: This finish presents as a mint / turquoise hue in person and in photos; it’s listed as Sonic Blue based on best visual match and Fender Japan naming conventions, and reads lighter and greener than Daphne Blue but less green than Surf Green.

Electronics and Tone

The tone from the JB62 offers classic 60s Jazz Bass tone in spades. There is tight, controlled bass and rounded but defined treble with slight midrange emphasis thanks to the alder body. The US-made Jazz Bass single coil pickups are the same as those used for the American Standard Jazz, offering excellent focus, growl, and clarity from the bridge pickup, and round low end depth and thump from the neck pickup. The original pots were replaced with quality Alpha 250k units with a 0.047µF polyester foil film Green drop capacitor. Controls are traditional neck volume, bridge volume, and master tone with no modifications to circuit function.

At Professor Nigel's, we appreciate that you want to get a great product at the best price and want to make your purchase experience an enjoyable one.  We make every effort to keep our prices for made in Japan imports as fair as possible while making sure you're getting a quality product that arrives safely to your doorstep.  Whether you decide to purchase one of our items or choose one from another seller, please keep the following in mind about buying from us:

Buy with confidence. Professor Nigel's never sells any products we wouldn’t be proud to own. This means no items with significant damage, non-functional components, or wonky electronics. All effect pedals undergo a thorough cleaning, inspection and testing process upon arrival. Pedals are tested with both a 9v battery and high-quality isolated power supply where applicable. The condition is well documented and included in the listing so there are no surprises upon delivery. 

We have your back. If for some reason there is an issue, we will be there to help make it right. Have a question? We'd love to help answer it.

Quick and secure shipping. We have been shipping guitars, basses, and other music products for many years and do not take shortcuts with packaging for shipping. We want to ensure your order arrives exactly as expected. As many items we sell are difficult to obtain or may not be able to be replaced, damage in transit to you due to poor packaging is unacceptable.

No international shipping or customs headaches for US customers. All of our items have already completed international transit, cleared US customs, and are in our possession right here in Phoenix, AZ. All import taxes, duties, or other customs brokerage fees are already paid.

Ask any questions you may have prior to purchase and we will be happy to provide any additional details available. A great deal of effort and care are put into selection, inspection, cleaning, setup, photography, description, packing, and shipping every item. We want to ensure you receive the item as expected, ready to enjoy for years to come. Please allow 2-3 days for packing and shipping after placing an order.