Tokai Hard Puncher PB48-YS Sunburst 1981
Tokai Hard Puncher PB48, sunburst, made in Japan 1981. Is there a more perfect name for a bass than Hard Puncher? By 1981, the Tokai operation was in full swing and gaining plenty of recognition, and a dash of controversy, for their extremely well-made F and G style models. This is simple, but very good: it's lightweight, well balanced, super smooth and comfy to play and sounds enormous. The neck is a moderate shape: there's a bit of beef to wrap your hand around, without being huge, and the unplugged volume and natural resonance are exemplary. The tone is bright and clear, with a generous fat low end and plenty of creamy kick through the mids. It looks and sound like a well-played instrument... you can't fake all those miles on the clock. This is just back from a full re-wire from our handy house tech, so it's in tip-top shape ready to go straight to the gig. If you're gonna punch...
Model: Tokai Hard Puncher PB48-YS
Made: Japan, 1981
Serial: 104273
Finish: sunburst, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 7.25" radius, 34" scale, 42mm nut, medium C shape
Weight: 3.825kg
Mods: knobs replaced, full re-wire with new Gotoh pots and jack, new tone cap and new wire
Pickups: Tokai split-coil
Accessories: none; no case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs and dimples on the end and edges, a chip near the end and some scuffs on the back and some scuffs and clear coat peeling on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear and a scratch behind the 11th fret approx on the back, as well as play wear on the edges of the board. The back has minor scuffs and rub wear all over, no major marks. The sides have minor dimples all over and some dents in the elbow area. The front has dimples in the elbow area and top horn, scuffs around the bridge and elbow area and some 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