Fender Jazz Bass 1962 Sunburst
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $10,000 — $15,000
The Fender Jazz Bass was introduced in 1960 as a higher-end alternative to the Precision Bass with closer string spacing, a thinner neck profile at the nut, and two punchy single-coil pickups. The Jazz Bass evolved in a number of subtle ways throughout the 60s with major changes coming during the CBS Fender buyout of 1965.
In 1962, the knobs on the J Bass changed from two concentric controls to three distinct knobs. Examples with just two knobs should be priced along the same lines as a 1961 Jazz Bass. This Price Guide represents the later 3 knob version.
Years of Production: 1960 - present
Body Style: Offset solidbody
Wood Composition: Alder body, Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, block inlays, 34-inch scale length
Notable Players: John Entwistle, Noel Redding, Rick Danko, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee
