{"product_id":"2012-fender-japan-pb62-precision-bass-old-candy-apple-red","title":"2012 Fender Japan PB62 Precision Bass Old Candy Apple Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e2012 Fender Japan PB62 Precision Bass finished in Old Candy Apple Red with a rosewood fingerboard and white pearloid pickguard.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Fender Japan’s classic ’62-style Precision Bass, built around the traditional early-’60s P-Bass formula with a rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style bridge and hardware, and a single split-coil Precision Bass pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number JD12009453 dates the bass to 2012. The neck heel is clearly stamped PB62, while the body pocket carries a PB marking along with a later handwritten “2023 OCT” notation and what appears to be the name “Morita.” I believe the handwritten portion is simply a later service or inspection note rather than a production marking. The neck, body, serial and overall construction are all consistent with a 2012 Fender Japan PB62. An independently listed 2012 PB62 in the same finish has serial JD12009446 — only seven numbers away from this bass. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod PB62 specifications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003eVintage-style split-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\u003eGotoh-style tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial JD12009453\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese later Fender Japan PB62 models are particularly nice players, with the traditional 7.25\" radius and slimmer C-style neck profile Fender Japan was using on the series. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is Very Good. The bass shows only light cosmetic wear from normal use, with no major damage visible. The metallic red finish still presents very nicely and the white pearloid pickguard gives it a great look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets show very little wear and have been rated approximately 9.3\/10 with plenty of life remaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, well-preserved Japanese-made PB62 from the final years of the classic Fender Japan era.\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: 1.657“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.3\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (4th): .08“\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 11.5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 8.6\/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) - G4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54344001388908,"sku":"JGC-0251","price":999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/DSC03214.jpg?v=1789067215","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/2012-fender-japan-pb62-precision-bass-old-candy-apple-red","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}