1997 Fender Jazz Bass ’62 Reissue, Daphne Blue (CIJ)
Year: 1997
Finish/Color: Daphne Blue
Made in: Japan (Crafted in Japan)
Factory/Plant: Dyna Gakki or FujiGen
DEX2 models were not intended for export, meaning they were sold primarily within Japan and often featured specs or finishes unavailable elsewhere.
These models were part of Fender Japan’s exclusive domestic lineup, which included special colors (like Daphne Blue), upgraded electronics, or alternate tonewoods.
Low-end note The ’62 Jazz Bass is the cornerstone of the FujiGen legacy. Learn more about the craftsmanship and the specific suffixes (like -US and -VSP) in the Field guide to Fender Japan.
Part of Fender’s rare color history – read the full story here.
Frequently asked questions about this Daphne Blue Fender Japan JB62
DEX2 is a Fender Japan domestic-market designation – these instruments were built for sale within Japan rather than for export, and often came in finishes or specs not offered internationally, such as this Daphne Blue. It’s one reason Crafted in Japan domestic models surface with colours that buyers outside Japan rarely saw new.
Daphne Blue is one of Fender’s classic early-60s pastel custom colours, and on a Japanese domestic Jazz Bass it is genuinely uncommon – a soft powder blue that sits among the finishes collectors actively chase.
Domestic, non-export models are identified through their model code and serial, usually paired with Japan-only finishes or spec choices, and they carry the “Crafted in Japan” or “Made in Japan” marking of their era. The model-code suffixes are the clearest tell.
