The Export Squier JV Jazz Bass
"So Fender Japan made some less costly versions of the vintage reissues for European distribution in 1982. These were distinguished at first by the addition of a small "Squier Series" logo to the tip of the headstock. This was soon changed, with a large "Squier" brand replacing the Fender logo. Thus the Squier brand was born."
From: 'The Fender Book' by Tony Bacon & Paul Day.
Pictured above left and centre is a Squier '62 vintage JV Jazz Bass. This guitar has the very early serial number of JV00011, and has a neck date of 4-26-82. It also has the early large 'Fender' decal. This guitar was featured in the '50 years of Fender' book, by Tony Bacon. The picture above right, shows the 'Squier brand' decal of (generally) post June 82 models. (this is not a fixed date, and there are a few exceptions) The JV Jazz Bass headstock also features the same reverse wind tuners and (period correct) strap button of the JV Precision Bass.
Picture above left: An exploded view of a 'Squier' brand vintage JV Jazz Bass. (Photo: E. Hagen).
Colours available were: Black, White, 3 tone Sunburst and Fiesta Red.
Above: Squier '62 vintage JV Jazz Bass bridge and electrics, again showing cloth covered wire and screened control rout. (Photo courtesy: Ed Duncan).
Above: The 1st issue Squier JV Jazz Bass heasdstock logo.
Above: The same headstock showing the earlier more vintage accurate reverse wind tuners, with less screw thread on the shafts and slightly smaller phillips gear screws than later versions.
Above: A slightly closer picture of the control plate.
Above: An early Jazz Basss neck pocket complete with dated shim, in this case July 82. Notice the black paint finish of this early JV07xxx guitar compared to the brown paint of earlier ones (in the lower JV0xxxx range) at the bottom of the JV Details page.
Above left: The 'EX (export) mark found on a lot of earlier JV necks. And right: Typical Jazz Bass offset body shape (2 piece) and attractive wood grain on this early model.
Above: A close up of one of the two JV Jazz Bass pickups.
Above: Excellent finish, quality wood, and more than a match for any U.S. Fender of the time. (All 8 photo's above courtesy of Bernd Dahringer from Germany).
