Fender Japan Precision Bass PB57-70US Sunburst 2005
Fender '57 style P, sunburst, crafted in Japan 2004-5. This one has played some songs in it's time, and there's a reason: it's simple and effective. The 1957 take on the Precision got a spaghetti logo, big fat maple neck and board, single ply guard, spiral saddle bridge and the classic two tone sunburst finish, so this got all these things to match. The guard has been swapped for a black one from the original white, but it's otherwise original. At 3.8kg it's a lightweight example, and it feels very lively and responsive in the hands. The combo of an Alder body and USA pickup lend this definition and punch aplenty; it sounds so fat and satisfying. The finish has some honest wear, but it's in great shape and looks a treat. P=perfect.
Model: Fender Precision Bass PB57-70US
Made: Japan, 2004-5, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: R058490
Finish: Two Tone Sunburst, gloss poly
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple inc fretboard, 34" scale, 7.25" radius, 45mm nut, fat D shape
Weight: 3.830kg
Mods: pickguard replaced
Pickups: Fender USA PB-Vintage split coil
Accessories: none; no case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dents and scuffs on the end, dimples on the bottom edge and some clouding on the chrome of the tuners. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back. The back has buckle rash near the neck plate, scuffs on the horns, small dents in the middle of the body, dimples along the belly carve and surface scratches and scuffs along the back edge, elbow area and bottom corner. The sides have a minor hairline crack in the finish only on the bass side of the neck pocket, three chips in the elbow area, a decent dent near the jack and minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body. The front has three small chips in ther elbow area, some dents around the bridge, dimples and scuffs in the elbow area and top horn and minor play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very 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 fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear only