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Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass (3-Color Sunburst)

Item ID: JBass62R3SB

4-string Electric Bass with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Single-coil Pickups - 3-Color Sunburst

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'62 Jazz Bass

The FENDER® American Vintage Series encapsulates the essential designs from which all Fenders have evolved. Utilizing original specs and tooling, Fender is still making them like they used to. From the distinctive body and headstock designs, to the vintage pickups, these instruments replicate all of the physical and tonal aspects of their predecessors. Collectors and vintage nuts take notice, you're going to love the American Vintage Series!

First introduced in 1960 as the Deluxe Model, the Jazz Bass® has become one of the most played instruments in modern musical history. All original Fender 'firsts' such as the off-set waist body, ultra slim fast-action neck, stacked concentric controls, and full-range bi-pole pickups are detailed in this faithful reissue. Finished with nitrocellulose lacquer.

Wrap your hands around a piece of American history!

• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Finish: 3-color Sunburst
• Includes: Deluxe hardshell case with a plush interior, vintage cable, and a leather strap.

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Specification Detail
Number of Strings 4
Color 3-color Sunburst
Body Material Alder
Body Finish Nitrocellulose
Scale Length 34"
Number of Frets 20
Fingerboard Material Rosewood, 7.25" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Dots
Neck Material Maple, Bolt-on
Neck Shape C
Nut Width 1.50"
Bridge/Tailpiece American Vintage 4 Saddle Bass with Chrome Bridge Cover
Tuners Vintage Style Reverse Tuning Machines
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup Vintage Jazz Bass Single-Coil
Bridge Pickup Vintage Jazz Bass Single-Coil
Controls Stacked Concentric Controls Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Tone 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
Case Included Hardshell
Manufacturer Part Number 019-0209-800

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based on 3 reviews

Fender Jazz Vintage Re-Issue

by Stan Halbkat from Tryon, North Carolina
December 5, 2010
Music Background: 37 years playing experience
I finally retired my'63 Jazz Bass to the music room. To replace it, I purchased the re-issue. I have always wanted individual tone controls for each pick-up. The feel is EXACTLY like my vintage '63! ... read more [+]From the nitro finish to the fret board to the small frets. I couldn't be happier! close [-]

Fantastic Bass with its Glorious Simplicity

by Ryan from Syracuse, NY
September 2, 2007
Music Background: Hobbyist/Gigging Musician
I've had this bass for almost two years now, and it's been a great axe. I bought it here from Sweetwater, and was extremely pleased with the transaction, as well. The fit and finish on mine are impecc... read more [+]able, and it had no setup issues from the factory, however I did raise the action slightly to suit my tastes better. The sound is pure heaven, and I've used this bass as my main gigging bass since I've owned it. All in all, it was a great investment. close [-]

AMAZING!!! warm,deep sound for a easy-to-use bass!! Great!

by Costantino Pesce - Italy from ITALY
May 10, 2008
Music Background: Hobbyist
I bought this bass after 2 year with my Fender Precision Bass (Mexican series), and i've been surprised by the sound: it is warm and deep if you would play jazz or pop;it has a great punch and a fanta... read more [+]stic slap too if you would change your style and to play, for example, funky or rock.Anyway,it is easy to use,with his fantastic volume & tone controls and chromed knobs, and of course is really versatile too.The neck is smaller and a bit thinner than precision,very good for shredding and scale!!!Iguess i couldn't make better choiche. Thanks also to my friend,Scott Wynn,the best sales engineer i've ever found!!! close [-]

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Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass (3-Color Sunburst)

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