Up for sale, a 1986 Fender Jazz Bass ‘62 vintage reissue model JB62-60 in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This “Made in Japan” Jazz Bass was crafted at the venerable Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production, uncommon outside of its country of origin. Vintage-correct touches. 

Made-in-Japan Jazz Bass built at the legendary Fujigen-Gakki factory in 1986. These early MIJ Jazz basses are widely regarded for exceptional craftsmanship and have become increasingly collectible among Fender enthusiasts.


Tonewoods include an basswood body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fretboard, and at 8 lbs 9oz, this instrument offers sweet sustain and a balanced, smooth acoustic quality. . This JB62-60 benefits from a professional setup GHS Balanced Nickel roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

The bass has been described as accurately as possible. I noticed a small dig in the edge if the fingerboard at 2nd fret. A small dig on the head stock close to tuner side and one small one on back of headstock. The finish is still great and the fingerboard is a fantastic dark slab board. Neck is in fantastic condition with original model sticker on back of head stock. Please see all photos and videos. Ask any question. I'm not offering any refunds. This is a spectacular bass from my collection. Listed at a great price with no fees from Japan. The bass is set up for my playing so the bass could need adjustments according to ones likes and playing abilities. Ask any question. I'm not offering any refunds.

Neck Specs:

  • Wood: Maple
  • Shape: Slender U, measuring .795” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret
  • Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 7 ¼” vintage-spec radius
  • Frets: Slender, no wear
  • Scale Length: 34”
  • Nut: 1 1/2”
  • Tuners: Clover buttons, long stems, reverse-geared (vintage-spec)
  • Serialization: “Made in Japan”, E-prefix
  • Factory Markings: Neck heel pencil dated 3-1-86, model stamps on neck heel/pocket
  • Bass is 8.6 Lbs

Body Specs:

  • Wood: Basswood
  • Pickups: JB-Vintage single coil x2
  • Controls: Volume x2, Tone
  • Plastics: Four-ply tortoise pickguard, pointer knobs

The bass has been described as accurately as possible. I noticed a small dig in the edge if the fingerboard at 2nd fret. A small dig on the head stock close to tuner side and one small one on back of headstock. The finish is still great and the fingerboard is a fantastic dark slab board. Neck is in fantastic condition with original model sticker on back of head stock. Please see all photos and videos. Ask any question. I'm not offering any refunds. This is a spectacular bass from my collection. Listed at a great price with no fees from Japan. The bass is set up for my playing so the bass could need adjustments according to ones likes and playing abilities. Ask any question. I'm not offering any refunds.

A gigbag is included.

This item is sold As-Described

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Listed8 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • JB-62 Jazz Bass Reissue MIJ
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1986
Made In
  • Japan
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Body Shape
  • J-Style
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Series
Number of Frets
  • 20

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