(SOLD) Fender Japan '70 Precision Bass PB70-75 Vintage White 1993
Fender Precision, vintage white, made in Japan 1993. I'm a big fan of these 1970 style P models, they feel terrific and look so good. This example dates to 1993, so it's a few years earlier than most of the PB70 examples we get, which lends it a couple of points of interest. Firstly, it was made at the iconic Fujigen Gakki factory, the first facility to ever produce Fender instruments outside USA and famed for outstanding build quality. Secondly, the body is made of lightweight ash, whereas the later examples are made from alder. That translates to a little extra bite and grit in the tone, which lends this a snappy top end to balance out it's voluptuous rounded bass response... the thing sounds great. The neck has a 40mm nut, so halfway between a vintage Jazz and a vintage P, which is very intuitive and makes for a comfy feel. The white finish has yellowed significantly and copped a few knocks, but you know what? I reckon that only adds to the charm. Sure to P-lease.
Model: Fender Precision Bass (PB70-75)
Made: Japan, 1993-4, Fuijgen Gakki plant (serial N058687)
Finish: vintage white, gloss poly, 3-ply black guard
Body: light weight ash
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 34" scale, 40mm nut
Weight: 4.065kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Fender Japan PB-Vintage split single coil
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples and scuffs on the end and bottom edge, as well as a scuff on the top side. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a chip and some scuffs in the elbow area, a chip and some scuffs in the bottom corner, dimples and dents near the neck plate and bottom horn and some scuffs on the top horn. The sides have a chip and some dimples on the top horn, some dents and chips on the elbow area, some chips and dents near the jack and some dimples and dents on the lower horn. The front has a chip near the jack, a dent up from the pickup, some scuffs im the elbow area , scuffs near the knobs and bridge and some standard 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 electrics tested and working properly. The frets look great, minor wear only; 8/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.