Vintage Fender Jazzmaster - USA 1962

Here is a beautifully worn 1962 Fender Jazzmaster in sunburst, a true pre-CBS example that perfectly captures the feel, tone, and character of Fender’s early-’60s golden era. Naturally aged through decades of play, this guitar has developed an incredible resonance and broken-in feel that makes it instantly inspiring in the hands.

This example features the original pickups, delivering the classic Jazzmaster voice, warm, woody low end with sparkling top-end clarity and rich harmonic overtones. It retains its Brazilian rosewood slab fingerboard, offering a smooth, responsive playing surface with excellent depth and articulation. The original tortoiseshell pickguard is present and shows typical shrinkage consistent with vintage examples of this era, further confirming its authenticity.

Playability is exceptional, with a comfortable, well-worn feel that reflects years of natural use. The guitar responds effortlessly, whether delivering deep, surf-style cleans or more aggressive, overdriven textures, maintaining clarity and dynamic sensitivity throughout.

Pot codes (301-6152) confirm an early 1962 build, and aside from a replaced switch tip and upgraded Gotoh reissue tuners, the instrument remains largely original throughout, retaining its original wiring and pots. It is structurally sound, stable, and performs exactly as a great early-’60s Jazzmaster should.

Condition is very good for its age, showing honest wear and natural aging throughout, with all the vintage character you’d expect from a well-loved pre-CBS Fender. A truly inspiring early-’60s Jazzmaster that is resonant, responsive, and extremely hard to put down.

It comes supplied with a genuine Fender hard shell case.

Specifications:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.75mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 19.7mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.04mm

Nut Width: 40.92mm

Width at 12th Fret: 51.22mm

Weight: 3550g (7.82lb)

Year: 1962

Model: Fender Jazzmaster

Finish: Original Sunburst

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood Slab Board

Scale Length: 628.7mm (24.75")

Pickups: Original Jazzmaster Single Coils

Electronics: Original wiring and pots

Pot Codes: 301-6152

Tuners: Gotoh Reissue

Case: Genuine Fender Hard Shell Case

Crafted in: Fullerton, California, USA