Description
If you’re chasing that authentic early-’60s Jazz Bass look, this is the pickguard that gets you there. Fender built it specifically for the American Vintage ’62 Jazz Bass, matching the original 11-hole layout rather than the simplified pattern found on modern J-Basses.
That extra hole sits directly above the neck pickup, which is the tell-tale detail separating this from a standard reissue guard. Because of it, this piece won’t drop straight onto a modern Jazz Bass without drilling an additional hole in the body first — worth knowing before you order if you’re not working from an actual ’62-spec instrument.
- Multi-ply construction for that classic layered edge
- 11 mounting-screw holes, vintage-correct placement
- Extra holes provided for pickup cover and thumb rest
- Truss-rod adjustment notch included
- Designed for American Vintage ’62 Jazz Bass models (four-string only — not compatible with five-string basses)
Swapping a pickguard is one of the fastest ways to change a bass’s personality without touching the electronics, and tortoiseshell against a classic Jazz Bass body is about as period-correct as it gets. Whether you’re restoring a real vintage-spec bass or just want the correct look on your build, this pickguard gets the details right.
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