1962 Fender Jazzmaster — Original Blonde

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1962 Fender Jazzmaster, finished in a striking original Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer with tortoise shell pickguard.

We purchased this Jazzmaster from its original owner, who bought it in the Baltimore area in 1963. Such a provenance helps explain why it has remained in excellent overall condition, showing average play-wear and little to no lacquer checking. The original translucent Blonde finish has aged beautifully, allowing the ash grain to subtly show through while retaining its classic vintage character. Structurally, the instrument remains exceptionally clean with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. 

The guitar retains its original narrow frets, clay dots, floating tremolo system, tortoise shell pickguard, Kluson Deluxe single-line tuners, and other period-correct hardware. Sonically, the original Jazzmaster pickups deliver the signature wide, piano-like low end, airy high frequencies, and dynamic response that make early Jazzmasters so inspiring to play.

This early-’60s Blonde Jazzmaster represents a beautifully preserved and highly desirable rare-finish example from Fender’s golden era—offering exceptional playability, timeless aesthetics, and the unmistakable voice that has made the model a favorite among generations of players.

Notable Jazzmaster players include surf pioneers such as The Beach Boys’ studio guitarists, as well as later artists including Elvis Costello, J Mascis, Nels Cline, and Thurston Moore.

It comes complete with its original brown Fender hardshell case.

Specifications

Model & Year

• Model: Fender Jazzmaster

• Year of manufacture: 1962

• Serial Number: 93192

Body

• Material: Ash

• Finish: Original Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer

• Weight: 7lb 10oz

Neck

• Material & Construction: 4-bolt maple with Brazilian rosewood veneer

• Profile shape: Medium C

• Nut width: 1.65"

• Neck depth:

  • 1st fret: .84"

  • 12th fret: .98"

• Inlays: Clay dots

• Frets: Original narrow tall 

• Headstock: Classic Fender with spaghetti logo

• Tuners: Original Kluson Deluxe single-line

Hardware

• Bridge / Tailpiece: Original Floating Tremolo unit

• Pickguard: Original 4-ply tortoise (W/B/W/T)

• Knobs: Original 

• Strap buttons: Original

Electronics

In order to preserve the integrity of the original tortoise pickguard, the guard has not been removed for internal inspection, as early celluloid guards are known to shrink when detached from the body. Until a future inspection service is performed, the entries below will read TBD except for pickup readings. This conservative approach ensures the instrument remains protected and structurally stable.

• Pickups: TBD

• Impedance / DCR readings

  • Bridge: 8.21KΩ

  • Neck: 8.33KΩ

• Pots & caps: TBD 

• Wiring: TBD

• Switch: TBD

Condition: Excellent

• Excellent cosmetic condition with below-average play wear and little to no lacquer checking

• Excellent structural condition with no cracks, breaks, or repairs

• Professionally set up with .010s; low action with no buzzing or dead spots

• Original translucent Blonde finish has aged gracefully

Case

• Case type: Original brown Fender case

• Accessories: Comes with original trem arm and hang tag

Provenance

This Jazzmaster was acquired from the original owner, who purchased it new in 1963. It has spent most of the last 60 years cased in a smoke-free home in the Baltimore area.