Yamaha PB400RA bass, made in Japan 1986, black. These are an evolution on the perfectly titled 'Pulser Bass' models from the late 70s; basically Yamaha's take on the classic Precision Bass. You get some nice vintage style appointments you only find on the fanciest of Fender models: ash body, spiral saddle bridge, reverse tuners... classy stuff. You also get the slightly unusual but also cool painted neck and headstock; combined with the black-on-black finish and a dark rosewood board, this is all sorts of awesome. Tone-wise, there's a whole lot to like. Heaps of grunt and snap balancing a warm, throaty punch; it's a big fat delight. The feel of these vintage MIJ Yamaha instruments is top notch; the build quality and consistency is exceptional. We love old Yamaha stuff around here, join the coolest club in town and get yourself one. 

Model: Yamaha Pulser Bass PB-400RA
Made: Japan, 1986 (serial 5I02060)
Finish: black , 3-ply black guard
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 34" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 4.155kg
Mods: pots replaced
Pickup: Yamaha P-style split-single coil
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. The headstock has some chips on the end and edges as pictured, as well as some scuffs on the back near the serial. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, there's a couple of nicks near the nut and minor dimples on the back only. The back has widespread light buckle rash scratches and dimples, most notably in the elbow area and near the neck plate, no major marks though. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body including a couple of small chips on the top horn, nothing nasty. The front has light scuffs and dimples around the whole body, no major marks. 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 have some normal wear but are recently dressed and levelled, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.