(SOLD) Fender Japan '57 Precision Bass PB57-55 Black 1989
Fender '57 Precision Bass, black, made in Japan 1989. It's classy, right? You really can't go too wrong with a P in a tuxedo, and when you pair that classic monochrome finish with toasty golden aged maple board... what a time to be alive. These early E-serial Fender Japan instruments were made at the same factory by the same luthiers as the famed JV-serial guitars that went down in history as some of the finest Fenders ever made, and you can absolutely feel the love that went into this one in your hands. It's super light, acoustically loud and resonant, excellent frets and fit and finish... it just adds up to more than the sum of it's parts. Plugged in, you get a strong dose of healthy P-punch: heaps of attack and a warm, growly midrange with a fattened, round low end. The maple board adds a little bit of grind and snap to the top end, so this is perfect for punk and funk etc where you really want your notes to come out cleanly in a mix. It just works really well, and looks great doing it. You can't ask for more than that, can you?
Model: Fender '57 Precision Bass (PB57-55)
Year: Japan, Fujigen plant, 31 Aug 1989 (serial E963011)
Finish: gloss black, 1-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Neck: 1-piece maple, 34" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.800kg
Mods: board sanded to matte finish, some finish wear applied deliberately
Pickup: Fender Japan PB-Single split single coil
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck has a few dimples on the back, but it's smooth and clean in the hands. The back has a couple of dimples on the back edge and near the neck plate, nothing nasty. The sides have a couple of light scuffs on the elbow area and near the jack. The front is pretty tidy too, just a couple of light marks around the bridge and in the elbow area and some play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets are looking pretty good, 7/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.