Fender Japan '62 Precision Bass PB62-53 Black 1998
Fender '62 Precision, black, crafted in Japan 1997-00. Simple, but so good, This delicious thumper references the 1962 version of the in dominatable P bass: spaghetti logo, rosewood slab fretboard, 3-ply guard, simple electronics. It's a pretty lightweight example at a whisker under 3.9kg, which is super handy if you're playing long sets or just generally prefer to avoid suffering. There was a couple of electrical niggles on arrival, so our friendly house tech has upgraded all the bits: cloth wire, CTS dish back pots, Mallory cap, Switchcraft jack... ready for years of hard work. It sounds great now: fat and round down low with a very strong fundamental note, complemented by a growly midrange kick and an understated smooth treble. The original white guard was switched out for a creamier number, which looks awesome. P=phun.
Model: Fender Precision Bass PB62-53
Made: Japan, 1997-00, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: O018258
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 42mm nut, moderate C shape
Weight: 3.845kg
Mods: jack, pots, tone capacitor and wire replaced, pickguard replaced
Pickups: Fender Japan PB-Vintage split coil
Accessories: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has surface scratches on the top horn and elbow area, dimples on the bottom horn and middle of the body and some scuffs along the belly carve and back edge. The sides have dimples on the horns, elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs around the bridge, dimples near the jack and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only