(ARCHIVE) Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993

Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993
Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85 Vintage White 1993

Fender '70 Precision, vintage white, made in Japan 1993-4. This has so much swagger. The 1970 version of the  P bass got big, black, bold CBS era logos, a slightly slimmer and a 40mm nut with a comfy C neck, paired with an otherwise pretty vintage setup. We've had plenty PB70 models through the shop, but this one is ann early 90s example, so it gets the cool ash body for some extra presence on the top end and a bit of extra yellowing and play wear on the finish for good measure. The vintage white has faded significantly, so it's now wearing a buttery yellow colour with plenty of scrapes and marks around the place to show for a three decades of playing tunes. It sounds great: round, warm and punchy with a fat fundamental note and plenty of midrange presence. There's plenty to like here, it's a very enjoyable thing indeed. P for Pawesome.

Model: Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-85
Made: Japan, Fugigen Gakki plant, 1993-4
Serial: N085652
Finish: vintage white, gloss poly
Body: lightweight ash
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 40mm nut
Weight: 4.105kg
Mods: thumb rest added
Pickups: Fender Japan PB-Vintage split single coil
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end, scuffs on the top edge and a minor dent and some dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, there's a couple of minor dents on the back behind the 5th and 12th frets and some minor rub wear and dimples but nothing too nasty. The back has a dent on the bottom horn, a decent bald patch and some dimples and scuffs in the elbow area, dimples on the both horns and near the neck plate as well as scuffs around the bottom corner, back edge and middle of the body. The sides have dimples on both horns, a chip and some dents and scuffs in the elbow area, a chip and some scuffs along the back edge and some dents and scuffs near the jack. There's some minor cracks in the finish only on both sides of the neck pocket. The front has some checking lines near the bridge, dimples in the elbow area and near the pickup and plenty of play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing La Bella flat wound strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear only

This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.