Case: Includes original hardshell case, case candy, and bridge cover. Pots are dated the 31st week of 2006, the neck dates are Oct 6 and Nov 10, while the body is dated Oct 14. An amazing bass that feels and plays just like the real deal. bass, or amplifier? Our expertly trained sales team is ready to help! They were only built for a few years in the early 60s and hard core guitar collector snatched them all out of circulation years ago. The 1962 re-issue bass comes with a nice vintage-style G&G tolex hard case, and the goody bag includes the aforementioned covers, as well as a vintage-looking strap that nobody ever uses. We offer the following services to shoppers in. Made in the USA. The finish and pickguard combination are about as classic as they come and help to pay homage to the original after which this bass was designed. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 2006 model American Vintage 4-saddle bass bridge with threaded barrel saddles. The lacquer on the AVRI 62 on the other hand is really thick and feels similar to the Japanese models. I bought one of these a few years ago and although I am a P bass/ Rickenbacker player I am starting to appreciate this instrument more and more.It plays and handles beautifully. And since Fender discontinued the 62 American Vintage Reissue model, (AVRI), in 2012, prices on these have also been steadily climbing. The bass was previouslyowned by a 20 year old girl from San Diego, who had been tagged to fill in on bass with a new band, but wasn't really digging it. And, being a lacquer finish, the color has already aged to a lovely warm light buttermilk, almost passing for a genuine 1962! Please select your country above. I don't have any new pics available, but anyways here she is in her current state: I've been eyeing the Fender American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass Olympic White for a while now. 34 scale. This 2006 model looks and sounds exactly like one of the 1962 originals. The volume was set with the upper knob and the lower knob controlled the tone. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. This Jazz bass plays great with low action and optimal neck relief. Vintage-style reverse-wind tuning machines. Until early 1962 the Jazz Bass came with a stacked-knob configuration. The neck plays as easy as any Jazz with its thin nut width and slightly rounder profile. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. The American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass is not a cheap instrument, with a list price of $2149.99 and a street price of $1399.99. Weight: 9 lbs 8 ozPlayability/Sound: The neck on this Jazz Bass is as easy as any with a thin nut and rounder profile that fits perfectly and comfortably in hand. Even though Fender phased out stacked knobs on the Jazz Bassby 1961 the AVRI 62 came with them. Condition: This Jazz Bass is in excellent condition overall. Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Fender installed their Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, and they stuck with 60s style bridge pickup placement (1/2 inch further from the bridge). Next to in-depth gear posts, you can find additional info on our YouTube videos. Bass-as-lead-guitar And, being a lacquer finish, the color has already aged to a lovely warm light buttermilk, almost passing for a genuine 1962! The AV62 should age just like any of the older lacquered Fenders. For Sale: Bass Guitar Strings and Accessories, The TB Bazaar: Gear For Sale from our Sponsors, For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings & Accessories, Wanted: Bass Guitars, Amps, and Accessories, Wanted: Double Basses, Amps & Accessories, http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/american-vintage-reissues-show-em-if-ya-got-em-523621/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). Olympic White. We are sorry. I cannot blame the factory for the set-up, as it sat around for a long time at the store before I bought it. 20 vintage-style frets. Please check the fields highlighted in red. It has a fabulous sound with dead quiet electronics, and the neck is very playable. Fender retained the stacked concentric volume and tone knobs for each pickup, which I feel is a lot more versatile that the subsequent volume/volume/tone control layout. Hi there, I'm Paul, and I am a music producer / sound designer and live in Munich. The lacquer on the AV 64 is noticeably thinner and more prone to chipping. . Free courier delivery 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. We are keeping this post for reference purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. The big difference I find from the Laky is the FB curve. The dealer we bought it from didn't know its prior history, but we've ascertained it's a 2006 model, (pots dated 31st week of '06, body & neck dated Oct/Nov), so it could well have had a previous owner as well. As you can see in the pictures the neck on the AV 64 Jazz Bass is untinted while the neck of the AVRI 62 is heavily tinted. Established in 1992 The Gallery Bass Merchant has grown to become one of the most important places for all things bass. We pride ourselves in providing the widest range of new, used and vintage instruments, amplifiers and accessories, in a friendly, welcoming environment and backed up with our setup, after sales and repair expertise. With its super-playable neck, super-quiet electrics, and original paperwork & tags in the case plus case keys and the often missing felt mutes everything adds up to make this 62 reissue Jazz Bass an incredibly desirable number. Fender Vintage Reissue 62 Jazz Bass with Stack Knobs 1998-99 Olympic White, Fender Jazz Bass Stack Knob Reissue 1962 62 AVRI RI American Made Olympic White, Fender USA American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass 3 CS 2008 (S/N:V183152) (07/31), 1998 Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Jazz Bass Guitar w/ Case AVRI 3-Tone Sunburst, 1998 Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Stack Knob Lake Placid Blue w/ Case, Geddy Lee Pickups. All Rights Reserved , Reduced Larrivee OO-05 Steel String Guitar Natural, 1993, Bruce West Cutaway Classical Brazilian Rosewood, 2016, SOLD (Discontinued) Wildwood Minstrel Old Time Frailing Open-back Banjo, SOLD Gretsch G6120 DSW Archtop Electric Guitar Orange, 2009, SOLD Gibson Les Paul Classic P90 Ebony Black, 2018, SOLD Eastman AR803CE Archtop Jazz Guitar. I have owned several other basses but this and my stick bass (the Washburn/Steinberger wannabe) are the only ones I play regularly (I play the Washburn with a bow mostly). When a bass looks, plays and sounds are great as this one it is easy to see why the Jazz bass is still one of the most used basses on the planet!! A Jazz Bass is also slightly larger and therefore usually heavier than a Precision Bass while maintaining the same body thickness. It is possible though, that the the original 1962 Jazz Bass that Fender modeled the AVRI 62 after had stacked knobs (as Fender was known to utilize all leftover parts). Fender supposedly spent hundreds of hours examining, measuring, weighing, x-raying and listening to vintage examples, resulting in improved finish quality, more vintage accurate neck dimensions, pickup tones and overall fit. Of course there is a 1.5 nut and a 7.25 fretboard radius. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. This Instrument is part of the Cream City Music used Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. The pickups in this bass sound great in both positions, and thanks to the concentric control knobs, allow players to individually dial in each pickup and blend their volume and tone together seamlessly. Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by theory028, Apr 25, 2011. Become a CME VIP and get the latest news on gear, giveaways, and deals FIRST! Pots are dated the 31st week of 2006, the neck dates are Oct 6 and Nov 10, while the body is dated Oct 14. Check out the end section of our soundfile for some great bass-as-lead-guitar playing. And since Fender discontinued the 62 American Vintage Reissue model, (AVRI), in 2012, prices on these have also been steadily climbing. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. On careful examination, this U.S. built ax really looks the part. 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This American Vintage model revisits the 1962 version with its offset waist, ultra slim fast action neck, stacked concentric controls and period correct single coil pickups. & vintage gear archive, a history of every The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. I am glad I happened upon it! Stacked concentric volume and tone controls for each pickup. All Orders Placed Before 3PM EST Qualify For Free Same Day Shipping. It had two tone and two volume knobs for each pickup. It was in 1959 when Leo Fender and his team wanted to design a new deluxe bass guitar that went beyond the utilitarian vibe of the Precision Bass (which was released in 1951). Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. (See pic # 8) The Rosewood board emerges almost organically from the tortoise scratchplate, managing to combine the tortoise, the chocolaty Rosewood, the Olympic White finish and the metal and black of the hardware, all into one stylishly cohesive unit. This model has been discontinued. We can deduct 20% VAT off any new products being shipped outside of the UK, We can ship world wide, please get in touch for more information. I have the opportunity to purchase it for $1,300. The frets are tall and show no signs of wear. Copyright 2022 Cream City Music. This page works best with JavaScript. I write this blog together with my friend Michael who is a musician / media creative from Munich. The headstocks and tuners are fairly similar but have some cosmetical differences. Pickup and bridge covers are included with the bass, but the body if not drilled for them. The neck is straight and the truss rod functions as it should. What makes this guitar special: This is a very clean American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass and it plays as good as it looks. Visit Our Showroom Today! That late in the year, this could well have been someones 2006 Christmas present. Learn More{{/message}}. It comes with its original tweed hard case and is in Excellent+ condition, other than a couple of small dinglets and a repaired paint chip on the edge of the bass horn. This would be the Fender American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass (Fender part number 019-0209-800). Original 1962 Jazz Basses have been selling in the forty to sixty thousand dollars range over the past couple of years but sales are few and far between, as the 62 model has become one of the bass worlds most desirable instruments, so anyone who owns one is hanging onto it. The AV 64 has a round laminated fretboard while the AVRI 62 has a slab board. Unfortunately (and periodically incorrect) the dots are colored and not white. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It is a really neat instrument! The AV 64 has a traditional three-knob layout and the pickups have flat poles. The bass was previouslyowned by a 20 year old girl from San Diego, who had been tagged to fill in on bass with a new band, but wasn't really digging it. The Bopcats: 25 Year of Rock & Roll Album Review. on Fender Jazz Bass: American Vintage Reissue 62 vs American Vintage 64. Like we said at the front, when Fender do something right, they really do it right. So, this one will not be along for very long. 1999-2022 The Twelfth Fret. But, if you really want one of these basses, Fender built a very good copy for quite a while until a couple years ago when they finally discontinued it. It has the contoured alder body with a well-done burst finish and a tort guard (black was also available). This 2006 model looks and sounds exactly like one of the 1962 originals. When I am using it, I am reminded of why I was drawn to Jazz Basses in the first place. The First-Ever Pitch Patch Video: 4ms Ensemble Oscillator, Electro Harmonix Op-Amp Reissue vs Original Vintage 1978 V4 Big Muff. Would you consider this overplaying the bass line. (See pic # 8) The Rosewood board emerges almost organically from the tortoise scratchplate, managing to combine the tortoise, the chocolaty Rosewood, the Olympic White finish and the metal and black of the hardware, all into one stylishly cohesive unit. Price: AUD $2,460.00 The headstock shape and logo are spot-on. This bass plays well, great tones and super sustain. 1.5 nut width and 34 scale length. Not in United States? Electronics: Vintage Jazz Bass single-coil pickups. Check out the end section of our soundfile for some great bass-as-lead-guitar playing. The neck also lets you cut wild and loose, readily turning the Jazz Bass into a lead instrument. Hi there, I'm Michael (reamp labs), and I am a musician / media creative from Munich. Whatever your bass needs; The Gallery has the answer. So it shows a bit of shelf wear, but the overall craftsmanship is very good, with a very pretty finish and nice but and fret work. All right reserved. If the Precision was a Chevy, the new deluxe model would be a Ferrari. Fender American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass (80s Fullerton). Original Fender pickups with two volume/tone pots. The AVRI 62 has the highly regarded stacked knobs and raised pole pickups. The pickups sound great in both positions and with the concentric control knobs, allow players to seamlessly blend both volume and tone of each pickup individually. Like we said at the front, when Fender do something right, they really do it right. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. I pulled the neck off a bunch of times and adjusted it with no joy. As with all Just Guitars instruments, this awesome 62 American Vintage series Jazz Bass comes with free courier delivery to any address in Australia. Make sure to check out our YouTube video where Paul compares the two basses! Impressions of music and musical equipment from my point of view. Bass is in fair cosmetic condition with small dings and very light scratching throughout the body. The band found themselves a proper bass player and she went back to guitar and flute. Cream City Music will buy a single piece or an entire Any Questions? The neck also lets you cut wild and loose, readily turning the Jazz Bass into a lead instrument. The markers are not clay or even tinted, which is a little disappointing. Body: Double cutaway offset contoured body in Olympic White finish. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It has been properly setup and intonated with 105 gauge strings in standard tuning. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The concentric knobs were mounted on a chromed-metal plate. It comes with its original tweed hard case and is in Excellent+ condition, other than a couple of small dinglets and a repaired paint chip on the edge of the bass horn. Again, similar to the Jazzmaster the Jazz Bass received bound rosewood fingerboardswith pearloiddot position inlays and oval-shaped tuning machines. Sign up to have the latest news and member-only deals delivered straight to your inbox. Concentric knurled dome control knobs. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Gold Supporters see zero ads! The dealer we bought it from didn't know its prior history, but we've ascertained it's a 2006 model, (pots dated 31st week of '06, body & neck dated Oct/Nov), so it could well have had a previous owner as well. The sealer coat is polyurethane, which is very similar to the old fullerplast used throughout the 60s. It is my go to bass as I can get every sound from super-thin pop to sooooo muddy I think I am sinking bass. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. And lastly, the electronics are the real deal. The AV has a 7.25" radius. A major factor in the popularity of the 62 Jazz Bass, is its fabulous slim neck and nut width, making the Jazz a great instrument for guitarists that need to play some occasional bass. Deluxe Brown hardshell case with strap, cable and bridge and pickup cover in the accessory kit. GST Included, Alder body, beautifully straight-grained Maple neck, similarly nicely grained Rosewood board, vintage profile frets, Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, vintage-correct stacked volume & tone knobs, (volume and tone control for both pickups) man what a package! The neck is a pleasantly C-shaped, and is made of maple with a rosewood fretboard. The frets show only light wear if any, and still have a full lifetime of playing left in them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Besides, if you take good care of it, in 50 years it might be a collectible too. The most noticeable changes to the Jazz Bass happened in 1965 after CBS bought Fender. pre-owned guitar, bass or amplifier we have had for sale. I am toying with the idea of installing the covers, but have not pulled out the drill yet. We're only a click away. As with all Just Guitars instruments, this awesome 62 American Vintage series Jazz Bass comes with free courier delivery to any address in Australia. 2012 Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass in Olympic White. The band found themselves a proper bass player and she went back to guitar and flute. A Jazz Bass typically has a thinner neck (17/16 wide at the nut, compared to the Precisions 13/4), has two narrow, eight-polepiece pickups (instead of one on the Precision Bass) which deliver a more versatile tone (often described as richer in the midrange and treble). Sixty thousand dollars Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Shell Pink Refin 2005. Anyway, I finally gave up and took it to my tech, who did a wonderful job of getting it set up for me. The hardware looks right too, from the serrated saddle bridge to the 4-bolt neck plate (with the serial number on it) to the strap button on the back of the headstock. That late in the year, this could well have been someones 2006 Christmas present. Fender Jazz Bass '62 AVRI Reissue 1987 a cool 35 year old Candy Apple Red Stack Knob quite scarce ! I own one of these that has the anniversary sticker also. 1995 Fender Precision Bass American Vintage '62 Reissue vintage white, 2006 Fender American Vintage 1962 Reissue Jazz Bass 62 RI Sunburst with Original Hardshell Case, Fender American Vintage Reissue 62 Jazz Bass Stack Knob 2001-2002 Black, Used 1995 Fender American Vintage Reissue 1962 Jazz Bass, 2010 Fender American Vintage '62 AVRI Jazz Bass Olympic White ~Video~, Available in 3-Color Sunburst, Black, Olympic White, Inca Silver, Dakota Red, Ice Blue Metallic and Lake Placid Blue finishes. 4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. The original stack-knob Fender Jazz Basses have been out of reach for the common man for decades now. Original 1962 Jazz Basses have been selling in the forty to sixty thousand dollars range over the past couple of years but sales are few and far between, as the 62 model has become one of the bass worlds most desirable instruments, so anyone who owns one is hanging onto it. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. Are Sales of Amps and Cabs Slowing Down??? One of the most popular instruments in modern musical history, the Fender Jazz bass has become an icon! A major factor in the popularity of the 62 Jazz Bass, is its fabulous slim neck and nut width, making the Jazz a great instrument for guitarists that need to play some occasional bass. Thank you for your support! We do not ship to your country at this time! In contrast to the AV 64 Telecaster Fender used clay colored dots on the AV 64 Jazz Bass. In 1960 the Deluxe Model was released in a sunburst, blonde, or custom-color finish and soon renamed the Jazz Bass. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. Review of Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Pan tc electronic Polytune iPhone Guitar Tuner App Review, Takamine EF341SC Acoustic / Electric Guitar Review, Tascam TG-7 Guitar and Bass Tuner / Metronome Review. These things are sought after and very collectable! ($100 airfreight to New Zealand, $175 to the US, Canada, UK and mainstream European countries) Alder body, beautifully straight-grained Maple neck, similarly nicely grained Rosewood board, vintage profile frets, Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, vintage-correct stacked volume & tone knobs, (volume and tone control for both pickups) man what a package! TalkBass utilizes technology from Skimlinks that may give us a small affiliate commission on purchases made via links on our site. The thin neck is easy to navigate around, and having the bridge pickup provides a nice edge that I do not get with my P basses. It's in new condition, is this a good price? Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Supporting Members list unlimited gear with no listing fees in the Classifieds, get instant Keyword Alerts, and get Free Shipping at the TalkBass Store. It had an unbound rosewood fretboard with clay-style dot markers, and a 34 scale (which became the standard later on). In contrast to the AVRI 62 the AV 64 Jazz Bass came with a three-knob layout (two volume controls and one master tone control) and mounted bridge covers. Sign up and subscribe our newsletter to get news update about us. Condition Join our mailing list for prime access to new gear, great giveaways, and the best deals! Neck: C shape maple neck and 7.25 radius rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays. Olympic White lacquer Lets go thorugh some of the most obvious differences between the two basses. Do you want to sell your used or vintage guitar, ($100 airfreight to New Zealand, $175 to the US, Canada, UK and mainstream European countries), Price: AUD $2,460.00 collection with up to $500,000 paid same-day for your gear. The AV 64 Jazz Bass has a nitrocellulose finish while the AVRI 62 came with an urethane base coat under lacquers. Call (773) 525-7773 or Chat Today! This instrument came to me new with a terrible set-up and a sky-high action. Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard, C-shape neck profile. Weight: 9lb 10oz / 4.37kg. 1.5 nut width. With its super-playable neck, super-quiet electrics, and original paperwork & tags in the case plus case keys and the often missing felt mutes everything adds up to make this 62 reissue Jazz Bass an incredibly desirable number. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass, Black, Rosewood Fretboard, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, See all details for Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass, Black, Rosewood Fretboard. Fender American Vintage 1962 Re-issue Jazz Bass Re Sadowsky Metro UV70-MB-ASH-4 Electric Bass Review, Kenny Lavitz Flipside of the Blues Album Review, Long Beach Guitar Repair Long Beach, California. But, unfortunately, I am still a Precision Bass convert, I really only need (or want) one Jazz Bass, and my Sadowsky handles everything this bass will, and then some. Similar to the Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars the Jazz Bass has an offset lower bout to be more comfortable to play when seated. They hammered in 20 vintage-profile frets, and dot markers. It does have various small dings, dents, chips, nicks, scuffs, and scratches, but remains very clean for a used instrument. Lower-mount finger rest. In August 2012 the new American Vintage Series (AV) which wasadvertised as Pure Vintage at first replacedthe AVRI Series. Having the truss rod nut at the heel is historically correct, but it is a world class pain in the ass. Subceeding the U.S. Vintage Reissue (1982-1998) the new American Vintage Reissue Series (AVRI) was introduced in early 1998.