{"product_id":"1999-2002-fender-japan-pb62-53-precision-bass-candy-apple-red-cij","title":"1999-2002 Fender Japan PB62-53 Precision Bass Candy Apple Red CIJ","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFender Japan PB62-53 ’62-style Precision Bass in Candy Apple Red, Crafted in Japan.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial P055830 places this bass in Fender Japan’s 1999-2002 Crafted in Japan period. Fender’s own serial guide dates CIJ P-prefix instruments to 1999-2002. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The PB62-53 also appears in Fender Japan’s 1999\/2000-era lineup, so the model and serial are completely consistent with each other. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was Fender Japan’s more affordable ’62-style Precision Bass, but it retained the important vintage-style appointments: basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 34\" scale, 7.25\" radius, 20 vintage-style frets, split Precision Bass pickup, vintage-style bridge, and traditional volume\/tone controls. Candy Apple Red was an original factory color for the PB62-53, and Fender’s period catalog specifies a white 3-ply pickguard for the CAR version, exactly as seen here. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy Apple Red metallic finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasswood body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.25\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 vintage-style frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit-coil Precision Bass pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume and tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style 4-saddle bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage-style open-gear tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite 3-ply pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafted in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial P055830\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall in Very Good condition. There are some scratches, small dents and dings from normal use, but the Candy Apple Red finish still presents very well overall. The photos show the condition clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets are particularly clean with little to no meaningful wear. I rated the remaining fret life approximately 9.7\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has just been cleaned and set up and is playing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese late-’90s\/early-2000s PB62 basses are a strong example of Fender Japan’s vintage-style production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 34“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.675“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.7\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .06“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8lbs 2.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 7.9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - C4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346587799916,"sku":"JGC-0256","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep11_2026_08_58_13AM.png?v=1789131874","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/1999-2002-fender-japan-pb62-53-precision-bass-candy-apple-red-cij","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}