Vantage Avenger Bass, blue, made in Japan 1981. The Vantage brand was owned by the same company as the iconic Matsumoku factory, which built a whole bunch of gorgeous instruments in the 70s and 80s, including the infamous 'lawsuit' Ibanez models. This is kinda P-bass-ish, with a single split single coil pickup and a moderately chunky maple neck. The maple board, ash body and brass bridge combine for a pretty angry, thick and immediate take on the P-style growl. It's a lot of fun to play, and the natural resonance and quality woodwork is really convincing. It's a bit funny looking, but in a quirky and fun way, much like myself really. Give yourself the ad-Vantage.

Model: Vantage AV-325B Avenger Bass
Made: Japan, 1981, Matsumoku factory
Serial: 1050036
Finish: transparent blue, gloss poly
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 34" scale, 12" radius. 42mm nut, U shape
Weight: 4.120kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Vantage S-600 split single coil
Accessories: no case 

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor chip in the lacquer on the end and some dimples on the top and bottom edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has scuffs on both horns, the elbow area and along the back and bottom edges, as well as some dimples in the middle of the body, elbow area and around the control cavity. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body, nothing too nasty though. The front has dimples and scuffs around the bridge and knobs, rub wear in the elbow area and some play wear on the horns and around the pickup.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

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 strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear only