The Fender James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass is a tribute to the instrument that anchored the Motown sound and reshaped electric bass playing. Built as an era-correct recreation of Jamerson’s beloved ’62 P Bass, this model captures the tone, feel, and visual character of the original that powered countless hit records .

Finished in Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer 3-Tone Sunburst, this bass features a maple neck carved to a James Jamerson ’60s “C” profile and a slab rosewood fingerboard with vintage-correct 7.25" radius. The custom James Jamerson ’62 split single-coil pickup delivers the warm, focused thump and articulate midrange that defined his legendary groove work. Strung with La Bella flatwounds, it stays true to the formula that helped build the foundation of modern bass playing.

Highlights
  • Artist Signature recreation of Jamerson’s 1962 Precision Bass
  • Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer 3-Tone Sunburst finish
  • James Jamerson ’60s “C” maple neck with slab rosewood fingerboard
  • Custom James Jamerson ’62 split single-coil Precision pickup
  • Factory-strung with La Bella flatwound strings (.052–.110)
Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
  • Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Profile: James Jamerson ’60s “C”
  • Neck Finish: Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Fret Size: Vintage Tall
  • Position Inlays: Clay Dot
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.70" (43.2 mm)
  • Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)

Hardware

  • Bridge: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
  • Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  • Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

Electronics

  • Pickup: James Jamerson ’62 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass (Middle)
  • Pickup Switching: None
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: La Bella Flat Wounds (.052–.110)
  • Case: Vintage-Style Brown with Orange Interior
  • Orientation: Right Handed
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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • James Jamerson Signature '62 Precision Bass Reissue
Finish
  • 3-Tone Sunburst
Categories
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Alder
Pickup Configuration
  • Split-Coil
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Model Family
Series
Scale Length
  • 34"
Body Shape
  • P-Style
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Number of Frets
  • 20

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