Today, Fender announces the James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass®, an era-accurate tribute to the instrument behind some of Motown’s greatest recordings — and the bass that changed what the low end was capable of forever.
To honor Jamerson’s legacy, Fender has built a meticulous recreation of his beloved 1962 P Bass®, the foundation beneath countless hits that shaped popular music. The instrument is part of Fender’s ongoing celebration of 75 years of the Precision Bass.
“From R&B, to Rock, to Jazz, Country and Reggae music… everyone owes a debt to James Jamerson. What he did on the 1962 P Bass has never been done. I am so honored to acknowledge that Fender changed everything with the 1962 Precision Bass,” said Raphael Saadiq.
Every detail of the James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass has been obsessed over to put that same magic in players’ hands:
- A custom James Jamerson ’62 Precision Bass pickup delivers the warm, punchy low end that anchored the Motown hit factory — with enough definition that fills and runs never get lost in the mix.
- An Heirloom™ nitrocellulose lacquer sunburst finish that will patina beautifully over time, just like the original.
- A classic “C” shape neck, slab rosewood fingerboard, and chrome bridge and pickup cover that make this bass play, feel, and look straight out of Hitsville U.S.A. circa 1963.
The James Jamerson 1962 Precision Bass is available now at $2,999.99 USD.
