A rare opportunity to acquire a 1962 Fender Jazz Bass, refinished in elegant Olympic White with a matching headstock, and retaining all the essential pre-CBS elements that make early Jazz Basses so legendary.
 
This instrument didn’t just live in a case—it was previously owned and played by a respected Belgian professional bass player, adding genuine musical provenance.
 
Introduced in 1960 as Fender’s upscale companion to the Precision Bass, the Jazz Bass quickly became the choice for players seeking more tonal versatility and a slimmer, faster feel. The offset waist body offered improved comfort, while the dual-pickup configuration opened the door to a wide spectrum of sounds—from warm, rounded lows to the now-iconic scooped midrange punch.
 
By 1962, the model had fully matured into the version that would define generations of music. This period featured the beloved stack-knob-to-V/V/T transition, beautifully shaped necks, clay dot inlays, and meticulously hand-wound pickups. Many players and collectors see ’62 as one of the finest years in Jazz Bass production—combining unmatched craftsmanship with the unmistakable magic of the pre-CBS era.
 
Alder Body
Classic Fender tonewood, delivering focused lows, articulate mids, and that unmistakable Jazz Bass growl.
 
Neck
Dated NOV 62
A beautifully worn-in neck from one of the most desirable years in Jazz Bass history—fast, slim, and exceptionally comfortable.
Olympic White Refin (Pre-2012) + Matching Headstock
Refinished before 2012, the Olympic White has developed a wonderfully authentic patina. The matching headstock elevates its visual appeal and rarity.
 
Original Electronics & Hardware
Original pickups – rich, dynamic, beautifully balanced
Original potentiometers – dated 3046237 (37th week of 1962)
Original pickguard – gorgeous early-’60s celluloid
Original tuners – reverse model
 
A vintage original Fender case from 1966 completes the look—mojo-filled, stylish, and sturdy.
 
This instrument spent years in the hands of a Belgian professional bass player, ensuring it was played regularly, maintained well, and appreciated as a working musician’s tool—not just stored on a shelf.
 
This bass plays like a dream. The neck is stable and effortlessly smooth, and the setup offers the kind of responsiveness only decades of natural aging can produce. Tonally, it delivers everything from deep, warm lows to tight, articulate highs—all with that unmistakable pre-CBS charm.
 
Specification
Serial : 90922
Paint : Olympic White refin (pre-2012) with matching headstock
Pickups : Original
Tuners : Original
Pickguard : Original
Body : Alder
Neck : dated NOV 62A
Pots : dated 3046237 (Stackpole 37th week of 1962)
Case : Original 1966 Fender case