iain_psb Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 So does anyone know if this is legit? Claims to be a Japanese jazz body but stamps look a little suspect... any help appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I’d have to see the full body. With copies it’s usually a matter of proportions. Also, that stamp correlates with a model number etc...if I were faking things, I’d be faking USA stuff. but if you’ve got a link or better pics of the full thing, I reckon I could tell. i sold Fenders of all origins for 12/13 years and can spot knock offs a mile off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain_psb Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Cheers @AndyTravis its a bitsa but I quite like the look of it. No name neck but no big deal really... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Looks about right. Nice aged patina - looks like it could tell a few tales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain_psb Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Looks about right. Nice aged patina - looks like it could tell a few tales. Cheers! Think I might go for it based on the potential genuine body, the badass bridge and the standard pickups. Probably look to get a new neck in time if it’s no good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 JB-62 is a legitimate Fender Japan model number, usually followed by two or three more numbers to indicate where in the range the model sits (there are a few different levels of '62 Jazz Bass reissues, with different pickups, body woods and hardware). Most bodies on these are basswood, but there are some exceptions made of alder. Basswood is a little less dense and a bit softer, and therefore more prone to dinging. Could explain the damage around the body edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 That looks awesome, nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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