Fender AVRI 62 Jazz info please..

Fullerton-era AVRIs - the original ones - command premium over their younger siblings built in Corona. That's the state of the market which is unlikely to change IMO.

My take is that the cause is twofold: Fullerton units are old enough to be deemed "vintage" nowadays, and the stock has likely been weeded out over the past 35 years, so the good ones (at least for the most part) remain.

So, if that's what one is looking for, $2K is not unreasonable in the least IMO. The discussion of "what else can $2K buy" is pointless if one is looking for a specific instrument. An argument can be made that a CS of somewhat mundane specs can be bought for the same amount of money - used, obviously - and I would agree. But if one *must* have a Fullerton-era AVRI...that's what the prices are.

 

The Fullerton AVRI series (1982-84) were made using original tooling and templates. Noteable features included thin heavily contoured bodies , slim fast necks and deluxe vintage style tweed cases. When CBS was sold the move to Corona didn't include any of the original Fullerton tooling . New factory CNC equipment was installed resulting in both the bodies changing shape and increasing thickness with reduced contouring , while the necks were also slightly more chunky but quality was maintained .
Photos - 1983 Fullerton '62 AVRI Jazz Bass plus original case candy.

 

Just adding that the Corona '62 AVRI Jazz basses can be wonderful. I've had my 2008 since I got it new that year and it's as nice a 60's style Jazz as any I've played, both in terms of tone and fit and finish. Great player and a great value IMO.