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It's a relic
You don't have to browse boutique second-hand shops or antique instrument stores to find an unearthed gem, because Fender's Custom Shop have put in all the hard work for you. The '62 J-Bass displays a gorgeous Relic finish which could fool a historian into thinking it was the genuine article. Indeed, you'll get the feel of an instrument that has been wielded by some of the world's top players.
Besides its array of premier components and expert luthier attention, the Relic finish tuns back time and creates a vibe that will whisk back to the swinging sixties.
Vintage voicing
The roar of the sixties. Armed with a set of pickups that have period correct wiring and are hand-wound for the perfect voicing, the '62 Jazz Bass hits with delicious dulcet tones. Carefully balanced and engineered, you have authentic old-school sounds at your fingertips, without fuss or mess. And those are going to hit with a thump, thanks to the two positions you blend to achieve the ideal sound. Controllable through two volume and tone dials, it's so simple to roll in the sonics you need.
Riffing royalty
Get in the groove. It's time to unleash your best basslines, because the flat-lam rosewood fingerboard is the perfect platform to launch them. Faithfully carved into the '60s shape, and using only the finest material, it's simply a joy to play. It's so smooth that you'll glide around the registers at top speed, making complex riffs and tricky bass lines a breeze.
It's not just about its rapid response, as with a cutaway design you'll be able to soar up the high frets unhindered. Be expansive, adventurous and play how you want.
Quartersawn maple marvel
How can you make such an exquisite fretboard even better? By pairing it with a quartersawn maple neck. Using advanced milling techniques, this neck is far more durable and stable than a standard piece of lumber, so you can expect a peerless performance from it. Not only that, but it's shaped into a '60s style Jazz Bass "U" profile that's just heavenly to hold. Accurate, slick and fast to play, the nitrocellulose lacquer finish completes the neck and wi\ll make changing positions at top speed easy. Authentic to instruments of the time, you'll be rocking like it's the '60s all over again.
Maximum security
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender 1962 Jazz Bass comes with a deluxe hardshell case, certificate of authenticity and a strap. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar, the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free while the strap will keep it where it belongs during performances - strapped to you. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 62 Jazz Bass Relic, 3 Tone Sunburst
- Product Code: 9235001592 #TBC
Body
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Finish: Lacquer
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
Neck & Fingerboard
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Lam Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm)
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1960 Jazz Bass® "U" Shape
- Number of Frets: 20
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.500"
- Position Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot
- Side Dots: Vintage Clay
- String Nut: Bone
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Style
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage Jazz Bass®
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage Jazz Bass®
- Controls: Volume 1. (Bridge Pickup), Volume 2. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Neck Pickup)
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Switching: N/A
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Strap and Certificate of Authenticity