(SOLD) Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-70US Olympic White 1998
Fender Precision, olympic white, crafted in Japan 1997-00. These 1970 style P models are the coolest dang basses. It's got the bold CBS style logos and a classic black-on-white reverse tuxedo finish, a few dings and marks for your pleasure and radiates confidence. The neck on this has a 40mm nut, halfway between the standard P size of 42mm and a Jazz Bass style 38mm, so it's halfway between a standard J and P shape. That feels great, it's comfy and quick without being too slim, which paired with a moderately weighted well balanced body makes for an intuitive player. The USA pickup has a hint of brightness on the top end, bringing out the saucy midrange of alder body and translating the rounded, punchy low end nicely. This is a perfect players-grade Precision, you'll be pleasingly placated and playing pristine parts with purposeful pizzazz pronto.
Model: Fender Precision Bass (PB70-70US)
Made: Japan, 1997-00, Dyna plant (serial O011421)
Finish: olympic white, 3-ply black guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 34" scale
Weight: 4.140kg
Mods: knobs replaced
Pickup: Fender USA P-Bass Vintage split single coil
Case: very basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples and scuffs on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a couple of sticker fade marks near the neck joint, a dent and some scuffs on the top horn, dimples on the bottom horn and along the bottom edge, plus some scuffs and dents along the back edge and elbow area. The sides have dents on the top horn, dents and dimples from the elbow area around to near the jack, and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has some dents around the knobs and bridge, some scuffs in the elbow area and up front the bridge pickup and some play wear on the guard and horn. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets look great, minor wear only; 8/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105s.