1962 Fender Jazz Bass
The 1962 Jazz Bass — Fender's versatile two-pickup bass with the narrow neck that players love.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,500–$15,000
Very Good
$6,000–$10,500
Good
$3,000–$6,000
Fair
$1,500–$3,000
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (offset body) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood (slab) |
| Scale Length | 34.000" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | Jazz Bass bridge (four saddles) |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe bass |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 3,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two offset single-coil pickups. Independent volume controls. Narrow 1.5-inch nut width.
What Changed in 1962
Concentric (stacked) knobs replaced by standard knobs mid-year. Veneer rosewood board.
Collector's Notes
Stack-knob (concentric) control plates are pre-1962 — very collectible. Slab board J-Basses are premium.