USED Fender Japan / PB62-98 Black 1982 [10]

Made in 1982. We are pleased to offer this PB62-98 Black, one of the first Fender Japan guitars to be stamped with the JV serial number!

The date on the neck is marked 9-18'82, confirming that it was made in 1982, the inaugural year of Fender Japan. The neck pocket on the body side is also marked with an "A" and both the body and neck are original. Alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard. The pegs are vintage type with reverse winding. Pickups are also equipped with USA vintage type. This is a gem made with concentrated attention to detail by Japanese craftsmen.

A sheet of shim paper for neck angle adjustment has been inserted in the neck pocket since the arrival. The neck is slightly high, so please play gently when picking the high position strongly. The body has some age-appropriate damage such as scratches, dings, and paint reactions, and the area around the neck has the same feeling of use. There is a faint sticker mark on the front of the body, but it has been polished relatively clean. The hardware shows some age-related deterioration such as rust, tarnish, and some plating corrosion, but there are no operational problems.

JV serial numbers have been rising in price year after year for both guitars and basses, and are expected to continue to rise in price in the future. Please experience the beginning of Fender Japan's history.

Neck condition is a little high, but currently no major problems.
Truss rod has a little bit of tightness left.
About 70% frets left.
String height on the 12th fret: 4th string: approx. 2.5mm, 1st string: approx. 2.0mm.
CaseNon-genuine gig case
Accessories
Item rank: B: Fairly scratched and used, but no problem in normal use.
Serial number: JV19582
Weight: 4.06kg