(SOLD) Fender Japan Standard Precision Bass PB-43J Vintage White 1998
Fender Japan Standard Precision, vintage white, made 1998. These J-Standard basses are so great, I'm a big fan. It's similar to the classic '62 reissue models, but with a satin finish neck, 90s era decals and a single ply guard. This one has been blessed with new pots, capacitor and wiring, which adds a little extra clarity and zing to the tone and makes for a robust gig machine. The tone on deck is warm, wooly and fat, with heaps of kick in the attack and a lovely rounded fundamental note. The white finish has seen a few things in it's time, but I feel that to be an advantage in the case of vintage white: a few knocks saves it from taking itself too seriously. Simple, effective.
Model: Fender Japan Standard Precision Bass PB-43J
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1997-00 (serial O098344)
Finish: vintage white, 1-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 34" scale, 42mm nut, satin finish
Weight: 4.030kg
Mods: rewired with new pots, jack, cap and wire, knobs and strap pins replaced
Pickup: Fender Japan PB-Single single coil
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end, front and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, the back has minor dimples and a sticker fade mark as well as a fair bit of rub wear. The back has a couple of dents in the middle of the body, a sticker fade mark and some dimples near the neck joint, scuffs along the back edge and elbow area and minor dimples all over the body. The sides have a chip and some dimples on the top horn, a few chips and dents in the elbow area, scuffs and dents near the rear strap pin, dents and chips near the jack and some dimples on the bottom horn. The front has sticker fade marks on the top horn along to the elbow area, scuffs around the bridge and pickup, sticker fade marks and scuffs near the jack and some play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: good condition (6.5/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear but are in reasonable shape, 7/10 for fret life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.