This 1997 Fender Japan Noel Redding Limited Edition Jazz Bass in Sunburst is a rare Artist Series model created to recreate the Fender Jazz Bass played by Noel Redding during his time with The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Produced as a limited edition of just 1,000 instruments, this example is numbered:

0592 / 1000

Its vintage-inspired specification combines an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 34" scale, 20 frets and twin Jazz Bass single-coil pickups, with classic three-colour Sunburst styling and traditional hardware.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, weighs 9.38 lbs, and is sold without a case or gigbag.

At A Glance

Detail	Specification
Brand	Fender
Model	Noel Redding Limited Edition Jazz Bass
Model Reference	JB-NR / JB62-115NR
Year	1997
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Limited Edition Number	0592 / 1000
Finish	Three-Colour Sunburst
Body	Alder
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	34"
Frets	20
Pickups	2 x Fender Jazz Bass Single Coils
Controls	2 Volume, Master Tone
Electronics	Passive
Pickguard	Tortoiseshell-Style
Weight	9.38 lbs
Condition	Very Good
Included	Bass Only – No Case

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This 1997 Fender Japan Noel Redding Jazz Bass is presented in Very Good Condition.

It shows cosmetic signs consistent with careful previous use while remaining fully functional and ready to play.

On a bass approaching three decades old, reasonable signs of age and ownership can include:

• Light surface marks
• Small knocks or dents
• Fine finish scratches
• Hardware ageing
• General playing wear

These are reflected in the Very Good condition grade.

What's Included?

✔ 1997 Fender Japan Noel Redding Jazz Bass
✔ Limited Edition Number 0592 / 1000

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Gigbag Included

No additional accessories are included unless pictured or stated.

Limited Edition 0592 / 1000

This bass is numbered:

0592 of 1000

Fender produced the Noel Redding Jazz Bass as a 1,000-piece limited edition in 1997.

That makes it considerably less common than regular-production Fender Japan Jazz Bass models from the same period.

Noel Redding Signature Model

The model was created to reproduce the Sunburst Jazz Bass associated with Noel Redding, bassist with The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Fender's period literature described the limited edition as a meticulous recreation of Redding's famous instrument, built around vintage '65-style specifications.

Rather than simply adding an artist name to a standard Jazz Bass, Fender based the model around the look and playing characteristics of Redding's original instrument.

Model Reference

This limited-edition bass is associated with the Fender Japan model reference:

JB-NR

and is also encountered in Japanese Fender references as:

JB62-115NR

The customer-facing model name remains:

Fender Noel Redding Limited Edition Jazz Bass

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Fender has been checked for general operation and playability.

Assessment includes:

• Neck pickup operation
• Bridge pickup operation
• Neck volume control
• Bridge volume control
• Master tone control
• Output jack
• Neck condition
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Frets
• Nut
• Tuning machines
• Bridge
• Saddles
• General hardware
• Structural condition
• Overall setup
• General playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned bass guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Electronics
• Pickup operation
• Bridge adjustment
• General playing feel

What Makes The Fender Noel Redding Jazz Bass Special?

The Noel Redding model combines the appeal of a vintage-inspired Japanese Fender with genuine limited-edition collectability.

Its alder body, rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style hardware and traditional passive Jazz Bass electronics place it firmly within the classic mid-'60s Fender tradition, while the 1,000-piece production run makes it much less common than a standard JB62.

For players as well as collectors, it remains fundamentally a traditional Jazz Bass: comfortable, versatile and capable of covering an enormous range of musical styles.

Alder Body

The bass features an alder body, a classic Fender tonewood closely associated with vintage Jazz and Precision Basses.

Alder provides:

• Balanced low frequencies
• Clear midrange
• Defined upper frequencies
• Strong fundamental note response
• Excellent compatibility with passive single-coil pickups

Three-Colour Sunburst Finish

The three-colour Sunburst finish closely reflects the vintage Fender aesthetic associated with Noel Redding's original Jazz Bass.

Combined with the tortoiseshell-style pickguard and rosewood fingerboard, it creates a quintessential mid-1960s Fender appearance.

Maple Neck

The bass uses a maple neck with a traditional Fender bolt-on construction.

The neck provides the familiar attack and definition expected from a classic Jazz Bass.

Rosewood Fingerboard

A rosewood fingerboard contributes to the period-correct appearance.

It features:

• Traditional dot position markers
• 20 frets
• Vintage-inspired playing dimensions

Vintage-Style Playing Feel

The Noel Redding model follows the more traditional geometry associated with mid-'60s Fender basses rather than adopting modern flatter fingerboards or oversized fretwire.

This gives it a distinctly vintage-oriented playing feel.

34" Scale Length

The traditional Fender:

34" scale length

offers an excellent balance between:

• String tension
• Note definition
• Familiar fret spacing
• Low-frequency authority

It remains the industry-standard long scale for electric bass.

20-Fret Layout

The bass features:

20 frets

This follows the classic vintage Jazz Bass format.

Twin Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups

The Noel Redding Jazz Bass uses two traditional Jazz Bass single-coil pickups.

This arrangement provides significantly more tonal flexibility than a single-pickup bass.

Neck Pickup

The neck pickup offers:

• Full low end
• Rounded mids
• Warm fingerstyle tones
• Traditional vintage bass character

Bridge Pickup

The bridge pickup provides:

• Increased articulation
• More upper-mid presence
• Tighter bass response
• Excellent definition
• Focused solo tones

Pickup Blending

Rather than using a conventional pickup selector, the Jazz Bass provides an individual volume control for each pickup.

This means the player can continuously blend the two pickups to create:

• Full dual-pickup tones
• Neck-heavy warmth
• Bridge-heavy definition
• Numerous intermediate sounds

Traditional Jazz Bass Controls

The controls consist of:

• Neck Pickup Volume
• Bridge Pickup Volume
• Master Tone

The circuit is completely passive.

Vintage-Style Hardware

The Noel Redding Limited Edition uses traditional Fender-style hardware to complement its mid-'60s-inspired specification.

This includes a four-saddle bridge providing individual adjustment for each string.

Weight

9.38 lbs

This is the actual measured weight of this individual bass.

It gives the instrument a reassuringly substantial feel while remaining within a familiar range for a full-size traditional Jazz Bass.

Noel Redding & The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Noel Redding is best known as the bassist with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, performing on landmark recordings from the late 1960s.

His Jazz Bass became closely associated with this period, appearing during one of the most influential eras in electric guitar and rock music history.

The 1997 Fender Japan model commemorates that connection while remaining a highly usable bass in its own right.

Limited Edition Collectability

Only 1,000 Noel Redding Jazz Basses were produced for this limited run.

This example's numbered designation:

0592 / 1000

gives it an additional level of individual identity that regular-production Fender Japan models do not have.

Noel Redding vs Standard JB62

Although closely related to Fender Japan's vintage-style JB62 platform, the Noel Redding model was produced as a dedicated limited edition.

Important differences include:

• Noel Redding artist association
• Limited run of 1,000 instruments
• Vintage '65-inspired specification
• Dedicated model designation
• Individually numbered production
• Period-specific cosmetic appointments

Who Is It For?

Fender Japan enthusiasts – A much rarer model than a standard production JB62.

Jimi Hendrix Experience collectors – Directly associated with Noel Redding and one of rock's most important bands.

Vintage-style Jazz Bass players – Traditional specifications provide a classic Fender playing experience.

Rock bassists – The Jazz Bass remains excellent for articulate, defined rock tones.

Funk players – Twin single coils offer plenty of attack and bridge-pickup definition.

Soul and R&B players – Neck-heavy pickup blends provide warm, rounded sounds.

Studio musicians – Independent pickup volumes provide substantial tonal flexibility.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Rock
• Classic rock
• Psychedelic rock
• Blues
• Funk
• Soul
• R&B
• Pop
• Jazz
• Indie
• Alternative
• Studio recording
• Session work
• Live performance

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	4-String Electric Bass
Brand	Fender
Model	Noel Redding Limited Edition Jazz Bass
Model Reference	JB-NR / JB62-115NR
Year	1997
Limited Edition	1 of 1000
Individual Number	0592
Country of Manufacture	Japan
Finish	Three-Colour Sunburst
Body Shape	Jazz Bass
Body Material	Alder
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Style	Vintage
Scale Length	34" / 864mm
Frets	20
Position Inlays	Dot
Pickup Configuration	SS
Neck Pickup	Fender Jazz Bass Single Coil
Bridge Pickup	Fender Jazz Bass Single Coil
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching	None
Bridge	Vintage-Style 4-Saddle
Pickguard	Tortoiseshell-Style
Hardware	Vintage-Style
Weight	9.38 lbs
Included	No Case or Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good

Pickup Specification Note

The period model uses two Fender Jazz Bass single-coil pickups.

The pickups are described directly as Jazz Bass single coils rather than assigning a more specific internal pickup model that has not been identified on this individual instrument.

Limited-Edition Number Note

The 0592 marking identifies this instrument as number 592 of the 1,000-piece limited run.

It should not be confused with a conventional Fender production serial-number format.

Signature Pickguard Note

Original Noel Redding Limited Edition basses are associated with artist-signed scratchplates.

Because the presence and condition of a Noel Redding signature on this individual bass has not been specified, no claim regarding a signed pickguard is made in this listing.

Case Note

No case or gigbag is included.

Suitable protection is recommended for transport and storage, particularly given the limited-edition nature of the instrument.

Power Requirements

None.

The Jazz Bass pickups and controls are completely passive.

No battery or external power supply is required.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

The 1997 Fender Japan Noel Redding Limited Edition Jazz Bass in Sunburst combines excellent vintage-style Jazz Bass fundamentals with genuine rarity.

Its alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and twin passive Jazz Bass pickups provide the traditional tone and feel that made the Jazz Bass an enduring professional standard.

What separates this model is its history. Produced as a 1,000-piece limited edition based on Noel Redding's famous bass from The Jimi Hendrix Experience era, it occupies a much more specialised position than a regular Fender Japan JB62.

This example is number 0592 of 1000, weighs 9.38 lbs, and is presented in Very Good Condition.

Sold without a case or gigbag, it represents an appealing opportunity for both serious players and collectors of unusual Japanese Fender models.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Every pre-owned bass at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its condition, measured weight, notable specification and included accessories are clearly represented.

This Fender is offered with:

• 1997 production
• Limited Edition Noel Redding model
• Number 0592 of 1000
• Alder body
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Very Good condition
• 9.38 lbs actual measured weight
• No case or gigbag included

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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• Extensive experience with Japanese Fender instruments
• Pre-owned instruments individually assessed
• Clear condition grading
• Secure ordering
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• Large Birmingham showroom
• Friendly support before and after purchase

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Your existing bass or other equipment could help towards the cost of this limited-edition Fender.

Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and other musical equipment.

Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current equipment could be worth towards this Fender Noel Redding Jazz Bass.

Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Fender Noel Redding Jazz Bass in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, showing cosmetic signs consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

What year was it made?

It was produced in 1997.

Where was it made?

It was made in Japan.

What is the model reference?

The Noel Redding Limited Edition is associated with the JB-NR / JB62-115NR designation.

How many Noel Redding Jazz Basses were made?

The 1997 limited edition consisted of 1,000 instruments.

What number is this example?

This bass is number 0592 of 1000.

Is 0592 the normal Fender serial number?

It is the individual numbered designation within the limited run rather than a conventional Fender serial-number sequence.

Who was Noel Redding?

Noel Redding was the bassist with The Jimi Hendrix Experience, one of the most influential rock groups of the late 1960s.

What bass was this model based on?

Fender designed it around the Sunburst Jazz Bass associated with Redding during The Jimi Hendrix Experience period.

What is the body made from?

It has an alder body.

What is the neck made from?

It has a maple neck.

What fingerboard does it have?

It has a rosewood fingerboard.

What is the scale length?

It uses the traditional Fender 34" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 20 frets.

What pickups does it have?

It uses two Fender Jazz Bass single-coil pickups.

Are the pickups active?

No. They are passive.

What controls does it have?

It has two individual pickup volume controls and one master tone control.

How much does it weigh?

This individual bass weighs 9.38 lbs.

Does it require a battery?

No.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case or gigbag is included.

Is the pickguard signed by Noel Redding?

A signature has not been specified on this individual example, so the listing makes no claim regarding the pickguard signature.

Is this rarer than a standard Fender Japan JB62?

Yes. The Noel Redding model was a dedicated 1,000-piece limited edition rather than a regular-production JB62.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the individual condition, limited-edition details and Sunburst finish or hear the two Jazz Bass pickups before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another bass against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of instruments and musical equipment.