USED FENDER USA / American Vintage '62 Jazz Bass Black Thin Lacquer [05]

A used 2004 American Vintage Jazz Bass in black has just arrived!

Needless to say, "Fender" is the original electric bass.
This new arrival is from the American Vintage series—a long-running bestseller that has continued to receive high praise since its release in 1982. After updates to the New American Vintage and American Original series, it has now established itself as the top-tier USA-made line under the name American Vintage II.

Based on the neck and body dates, this instrument appears to be from 2004. Although there is no explicit marking, considering the era and color scheme, it is likely a Thin Lacquer model from the Yamano Gakki distribution era.
It features an alder body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard—the classic materials for vintage reissues. As mentioned earlier, the finish is likely a Thin Lacquer (specifically, an extra-thin lacquer finish). An American Vintage with a black body and tortoiseshell pickguard is quite rare. While this is a classic combination, it looks incredibly cool!
The sound has a wide-ranging resonance, likely due to the thin finish. The low-mid range has a particularly wonderful depth, delivering a balanced yet powerful punch. Of course, the characteristic Fender “buzz” is still very much present, and it will surely exceed expectations for wild sound creation.

There are scattered scratches and dents across the entire body, multiple sticker marks on the back, paint damage on the body end (likely caused by a stand), and some discoloration on the hardware. Additionally, there is paint chipping on the underside of the pickguard, and a piece of pickguard film—presumably from the original era—remains beneath the finger rest. Furthermore, a crack and paint chipping at the joint that significantly marred the appearance were identified, so we had them repaired by a professional.
The neck is currently in good condition. The truss rod functions normally. While the frets show some wear, the guitar should play well for the foreseeable future.

A practical and rare instrument! Please don’t miss out—act fast!
Condition: B
Truss Rod: Functions properly
Neck Condition: No issues
Frets: No issues. Slight wear
Case: Non-original hard case
Accessories: -
Other: Previous paint crack repair. Sticker residue on the back of the body. Burn marks on the body end from a stand
Serial Number: V148469
Weight (kg): 4.20

Condition: B: Shows significant scratches and signs of use, but is in good working condition for normal use

Serial Number: V148469
Year of Manufacture: 2004
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Non-original hard case
Weight: 4.20 kg
Truss Rod: No issues
Fret Wear: No issues, slight wear
Nut width: 38.4 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 24.7 mm
Scale: 864mm (34")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: 45-0105
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling, deburring

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret height, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple platforms, including our in-store display. We strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.