(SOLD) Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000

Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass Capri Orange 2000

Fender '70 Reissue P, capri orange, crafted in Japan 1999-02. Well, that's a loud finish! This bass usually only comes in olympic white, so it's certainly unusual to see this muscle-car-orange hue on offer. It's in terrific shape too, barely a mark on it for two decades of play. Aside from looking great, this has the deluxe touches that put it easily on par with any USA-made bass: alder body, USA pickups, rosewood slab board... it all adds up to a thick, rich tone with a heap of growl and thump; perfect-P goodness. The '70 style neck is a nudge slimmer than the more common '62 and '57 models, so it's conducive to quicker playing and feels effortless in the hands. If you're looking for a stage bass that'll shake booties and turn heads, surely the 'butter chicken P' is a winner!

Model: Fender '70 Reissue Precision Bass (PB70-70US)
Made: Japan, 1999-02 (serial P024417)
Finish: capri orange, 3-ply white guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 40mm nut, 34" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 4.040kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fender USA PB-Vintage split single coil
Case: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has some minor scuffs on the end. Neck has no major marks. The back has a few light scuffs and surface scratches and a couple of dimples near the back edge, no major marks. The sides are pretty clean, just some scuffs on the shoulder and some dimples near the jack. The front is very tidy, just a couple of dimples on the shoulder and some light 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 look terrific, 9/10 for fret life left. Set up with 45/105s. 


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