In August 2012 the new American Vintage Series (AV) which wasadvertised as Pure Vintage at first replacedthe AVRI Series. Supporting Members list unlimited gear with no listing fees in the Classifieds, get instant Keyword Alerts, and get Free Shipping at the TalkBass Store. Made in the USA. Body: Double cutaway offset contoured body in Olympic White finish. The neck is straight and the truss rod functions as it should. The volume was set with the upper knob and the lower knob controlled the tone. bass, or amplifier? Besides, if you take good care of it, in 50 years it might be a collectible too. This 2006 model looks and sounds exactly like one of the 1962 originals. This model has been discontinued. Oh, and the finish is Olympic White lacquer not poly hand-sprayed in the Fender Custom Shop! I pulled the neck off a bunch of times and adjusted it with no joy. 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. I write this blog together with my friend Michael who is a musician / media creative from Munich. It is a really neat instrument! In contrast to the AV 64 Telecaster Fender used clay colored dots on the AV 64 Jazz Bass. Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Shell Pink Refin 2005. The lacquer on the AVRI 62 on the other hand is really thick and feels similar to the Japanese models. It does have various small dings, dents, chips, nicks, scuffs, and scratches, but remains very clean for a used instrument. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. The neck also lets you cut wild and loose, readily turning the Jazz Bass into a lead instrument. Gold Supporters see zero ads! 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. Sixty thousand dollars The concentric knobs were mounted on a chromed-metal plate. The band found themselves a proper bass player and she went back to guitar and flute. 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. 4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Thank you for your support! Oh, and the finish is Olympic White lacquer not poly hand-sprayed in the Fender Custom Shop! 1.5 nut width and 34 scale length. Subceeding the U.S. Vintage Reissue (1982-1998) the new American Vintage Reissue Series (AVRI) was introduced in early 1998. Join our mailing list for prime access to new gear, great giveaways, and the best deals! The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Next to in-depth gear posts, you can find additional info on our YouTube videos. & vintage gear archive, a history of every Not in United States? So, this one will not be along for very long. TalkBass utilizes technology from Skimlinks that may give us a small affiliate commission on purchases made via links on our site. 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. The headstocks and tuners are fairly similar but have some cosmetical differences. 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. The neck also lets you cut wild and loose, readily turning the Jazz Bass into a lead instrument. The neck is a pleasantly C-shaped, and is made of maple with a rosewood fretboard. (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. I am toying with the idea of installing the covers, but have not pulled out the drill yet. 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. 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. Do you want to sell your used or vintage guitar, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. The headstock shape and logo are spot-on. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The most noticeable changes to the Jazz Bass happened in 1965 after CBS bought Fender. 1984 Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue Jazz Bass "Fullerton Era" Candy Apple Red -, 1984 Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue Jazz Bass "Fullerton Era" Candy Apple Red, 1984 Fender American Vintage '62 Reissue Jazz Bass "Fullerton Era" in a super rare Candy Apple Red, 2011 Gibson SG Special Dirty Fingers Limited Edition Alpine White, 1999 Rickenbacker 360v64 6-String Electric Guitar Fireglo, 2005 Gibson Custom Shop CS-356 Figured Antique Natural. Fender Jazz Bass '62 AVRI Reissue 1987 a cool 35 year old Candy Apple Red Stack Knob quite scarce ! The AV 64 has a traditional three-knob layout and the pickups have flat poles. Weight: 9lb 10oz / 4.37kg. Would you consider this overplaying the bass line. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Bass is in fair cosmetic condition with small dings and very light scratching throughout the body. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. Case: Includes original hardshell case, case candy, and bridge cover. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Any Questions? And lastly, the electronics are the real deal. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. They hammered in 20 vintage-profile frets, and dot markers. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Fender American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass (80s Fullerton). It had two tone and two volume knobs for each pickup. The big difference I find from the Laky is the FB curve. 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. Sign up to have the latest news and member-only deals delivered straight to your inbox. Whatever your bass needs; The Gallery has the answer. ($100 airfreight to New Zealand, $175 to the US, Canada, UK and mainstream European countries) If the Precision was a Chevy, the new deluxe model would be a Ferrari. We are sorry. collection with up to $500,000 paid same-day for your gear. As with all Just Guitars instruments, this awesome 62 American Vintage series Jazz Bass comes with free courier delivery to any address in Australia. Pots are dated the 31st week of 2006, the neck dates are Oct 6 and Nov 10, while the body is dated Oct 14. on Fender Jazz Bass: American Vintage Reissue 62 vs American Vintage 64. 20 vintage-style frets. pre-owned guitar, bass or amplifier we have had for sale. Concentric knurled dome control knobs. And since Fender discontinued the 62 American Vintage Reissue model, (AVRI), in 2012, prices on these have also been steadily climbing. Of course there is a 1.5 nut and a 7.25 fretboard radius. Similar to the Jazzmaster and Jaguar guitars the Jazz Bass has an offset lower bout to be more comfortable to play when seated. Please check the fields highlighted in red. 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 lacquer on the AV 64 is noticeably thinner and more prone to chipping. We do not ship to your country at this time! This Instrument is part of the Cream City Music used Condition: This Jazz Bass is in excellent condition overall. 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. All right reserved. The AVRI 62 has the highly regarded stacked knobs and raised pole pickups. The AV 64 Jazz Bass has a nitrocellulose finish while the AVRI 62 came with an urethane base coat under lacquers. 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. Lets go thorugh some of the most obvious differences between the two basses. 2012 Fender American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass in Olympic White. I cannot blame the factory for the set-up, as it sat around for a long time at the store before I bought it. 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. This would be the Fender American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass (Fender part number 019-0209-800). 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. 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. But it has a look and a slew of features and components that are not found on the American Standard basses, so it is worth the price of admission. Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! 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. This Jazz bass plays great with low action and optimal neck relief. 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! 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. It has been properly setup and intonated with 105 gauge strings in standard tuning. 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. Copyright 2022 Cream City Music. Cream City Music will buy a single piece or an entire In 1960 the Deluxe Model was released in a sunburst, blonde, or custom-color finish and soon renamed the Jazz Bass. Electronics: Vintage Jazz Bass single-coil pickups. And, being a lacquer finish, the color has already aged to a lovely warm light buttermilk, almost passing for a genuine 1962! Are Sales of Amps and Cabs Slowing Down??? As with all Just Guitars instruments, this awesome 62 American Vintage series Jazz Bass comes with free courier delivery to any address in Australia. The frets are tall and show no signs of wear. The markers are not clay or even tinted, which is a little disappointing. 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). These things are sought after and very collectable! 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. Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard, C-shape neck profile. 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! Price: AUD $2,460.00 It's in new condition, is this a good price? Stacked concentric volume and tone controls for each pickup. Visit Our Showroom Today! Like we said at the front, when Fender do something right, they really do it right. We're only a click away. The neck plays as easy as any Jazz with its thin nut width and slightly rounder profile. That late in the year, this could well have been someones 2006 Christmas present. The First-Ever Pitch Patch Video: 4ms Ensemble Oscillator, Electro Harmonix Op-Amp Reissue vs Original Vintage 1978 V4 Big Muff. Original Fender pickups with two volume/tone pots. 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. Learn More{{/message}}. This instrument came to me new with a terrible set-up and a sky-high action. 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 band found themselves a proper bass player and she went back to guitar and flute. 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. 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). When I am using it, I am reminded of why I was drawn to Jazz Basses in the first place. That late in the year, this could well have been someones 2006 Christmas present. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Please select your country above. It had an unbound rosewood fretboard with clay-style dot markers, and a 34 scale (which became the standard later on). All Orders Placed Before 3PM EST Qualify For Free Same Day Shipping. 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. And, being a lacquer finish, the color has already aged to a lovely warm light buttermilk, almost passing for a genuine 1962! Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by theory028, Apr 25, 2011. 2006 model Breakbeats, not the bankShop Beatmaking Week deals nowLearn more, View our full range of buying options, all in one place. 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. Condition The AV has a 7.25" radius. 1999-2022 The Twelfth Fret. Bass-as-lead-guitar The sealer coat is polyurethane, which is very similar to the old fullerplast used throughout the 60s. A Jazz Bass is also slightly larger and therefore usually heavier than a Precision Bass while maintaining the same body thickness. 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. Hi there, I'm Michael (reamp labs), and I am a musician / media creative from Munich. The original stack-knob Fender Jazz Basses have been out of reach for the common man for decades now. One-piece maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays. 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. Fender installed their Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, and they stuck with 60s style bridge pickup placement (1/2 inch further from the bridge). Vintage-style reverse-wind tuning machines. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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. . 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. 1.5 nut width. 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. We are keeping this post for reference purposes. 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 Bopcats: 25 Year of Rock & Roll Album Review. Pots are dated the 31st week of 2006, the neck dates are Oct 6 and Nov 10, while the body is dated Oct 14. GST Included, Copyright 2022 Just Guitars Australia , All rights reserved, Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage series, 62 reissue. I have the opportunity to purchase it for $1,300. Call (773) 525-7773 or Chat Today! Olympic White. Lower-mount finger rest. Deluxe Brown hardshell case with strap, cable and bridge and pickup cover in the accessory kit. The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). You can still see all customer reviews for the product. The frets show only light wear if any, and still have a full lifetime of playing left in them. Check out the end section of our soundfile for some great bass-as-lead-guitar playing. Sign up and subscribe our newsletter to get news update about us. An amazing bass that feels and plays just like the real deal. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Anyway, I finally gave up and took it to my tech, who did a wonderful job of getting it set up for me. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. 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. 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. Become a CME VIP and get the latest news on gear, giveaways, and deals FIRST! American Vintage 4-saddle bass bridge with threaded barrel saddles. We offer the following services to shoppers in. The AV62 should age just like any of the older lacquered Fenders. 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. The AV 64 has a round laminated fretboard while the AVRI 62 has a slab board. 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.). Our expertly trained sales team is ready to help! Until early 1962 the Jazz Bass came with a stacked-knob configuration. Again, similar to the Jazzmaster the Jazz Bass received bound rosewood fingerboardswith pearloiddot position inlays and oval-shaped tuning machines. 34 scale. 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). Hi there, I'm Paul, and I am a music producer / sound designer and live in Munich. 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. Make sure to check out our YouTube video where Paul compares the two basses! Neck: C shape maple neck and 7.25 radius rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays. (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. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. What makes this guitar special: This is a very clean American Vintage 62 Jazz Bass and it plays as good as it looks. 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. 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. 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. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Pickup and bridge covers are included with the bass, but the body if not drilled for them. One of the most popular instruments in modern musical history, the Fender Jazz bass has become an icon! 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