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Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic Aged Surf Green

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic Aged Surf Green

SKU 00FCS364
by Fender
$ 4,500.00 - $ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00 - $ 4,500.00
$ 4,500.00
  Introduced in 1960 as Fender’s new “deluxe” bass guitar model, the Jazz Bass featured a sleek offset body, a notably slim neck, two pickups and controls that provided a wealth of tonal options. Gorgeous and versatile, it was an immediate bass hit. The Jazz Bass has continued to change over the years, but for many, stepping back to how it was done in the 60's is the way to go.  The Fender Custom Shop excels at recreating the look, feel and sound of these instruments, often with special tweaks.  That's where we decided to go with this one.  
 
 This Custom Shop '62 Jazz Bass is a testament to their ability to pull off vintage recreations with modern playability.  It features a period correct 60 "U" neck shape (quartersawn maple), dark rosewood fretboard, classic vintage-voiced pickups, and a mostly otherwise traditional design.  We went with a 9.50" radius and Medium Jumbo (6150) frets - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled instruments out of the Custom Shop.   So, you get a modern feel on a vintage style bass.  
 
 We chose to do this one as a Journeyman Relic to accent the vintage vibe.  With that comes heavy checking, some light wear, and a totally "broken in" feeling neck.  We specifically asked the Custom Shop to wear the finish off of the back of the neck, like a Heavy Relic, making it super comfortable to play.  This is one of our favorite things to do on Custom Shop instruments.  The color is Aged Surf Green, one of the most classic of Fender colors, and perfect on a 60's style Jazz bass like this.

 For the pickups, we kept it real, going with a handwound Custom Shop Vintage Jazz Bass pickup set (normally an upcharge).  These recreate the sound of a classic mid-60's Jazz bass and are versatile enough for a variety of styles of playing.  Other features include a mint green pickguard, vintage clay dots, a vintage bridge and tuning machines, old school metal covers, and a bone nut.  It also includes a Custom Shop hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.  
 
For any bass player that wants the vibe of a 60's Jazz bass with modern playability, this is it.  Come to Truetone Music to check it out, or order right here.
 
  • Serial # R130891
  • Part #  9231015276
  • Weight: 9.3 lbs
  • Finish Package: Journeyman Relic with Heavy Relic Back of Neck
  • Finish: Nitro Lacquer
  • Color:  Aged Surf Green 
  • Pickguard: Mint Green
  • Neck Pickup: Vintage Jazz Bass
  • Bridge Pickup: Vintage Jazz Bass
  • Body: Alder - Sort for Lightweight
  • Neck: Quartersawn Maple
  • Note: Remove Finish From Back of Neck
  • Tint: Medium
  • Fretboard: AAA Rosewood (RoundLam) - Sort for Dark
  • Neck Shape: 60 J-Bass "U"
  • Frets: 20
  • Fretwire: Medium Jumbo (6150)
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Neck Nut Width: 1.500"
  • Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .790"
  • Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .990"
  • Neck Butt Width: 2.500"
  • Dots: Vintage Clay
  • Tuners: Vintage
  • Nut: Bone
  • Bridge: Vintage
  • Late '62 Jazz Bass Decal
  • Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Black