{"product_id":"fender-japan-jb62-lh-62-jazz-bass-black-left-handed-cij","title":"Fender Japan JB62-LH '62 Jazz Bass Black Left-Handed CIJ","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFender Japan JB62-LH ’62 Jazz Bass reissue in Black, built for left-handed players.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serial is O036736 with the “Crafted in Japan” marking at the heel. Fender’s own Japanese serial guide dates Crafted in Japan O-prefix instruments to approximately 1997-2000. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JB62-LH is Fender Japan’s left-handed version of its ’62-style Jazz Bass, built around the early-’60s Jazz Bass format. Comparable JB62-LH examples from this period use a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 34\" scale, 7.25\" radius, 20 vintage-style frets and the traditional dual single-coil Jazz Bass layout with two volume controls and master tone. \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\u003eLeft-handed construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish\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\u003eDual Jazz Bass single-coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo volume controls and master 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 O036736\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGig bag included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is in Excellent condition overall. The gloss black finish is remarkably clean for a bass approaching 30 years old, with only light signs of handling and use visible in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frets have very little wear remaining and I would rate them approximately 9.5\/10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has just been cleaned and set up and is playing great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft-handed Fender Japan JB62s are considerably less common than the standard right-handed versions, and clean black examples from the CIJ era do not surface especially often. \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: 1.49“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Wear: 9.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (6th): .08“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .07“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9lbs 5oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Condition: 9.2\/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) - F4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54344057160044,"sku":"JGC-0254","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep10_2026_04_03_43PM.png?v=1789071172","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/fender-japan-jb62-lh-62-jazz-bass-black-left-handed-cij","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}