Fender is undoubtedly the number one brand of electric guitars and basses.
It's beloved by countless top artists, including James Jamerson, Bobby Vega, and Michael League. (Titles omitted)
The Precision Bass debuted in 1951 as the world's first fretted solid electric bass and has been beloved by bassists worldwide for over half a century.
This Precision Bass was manufactured in the late 1970s.
Although it has an S7 serial number, please understand that it's difficult to say with certainty that it was manufactured in 1977.
The body is made of ash and the fingerboard is made of rosewood.
It's a classic wood construction.
As we'll discuss later, this particular instrument has been well-maintained.
Perhaps '70s instruments don't need to be shy, as many of these are like this.
However, it's also true that with proper care, they can truly show off their true potential.
This is a fantastic instrument.
Approximately 70% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is slightly raised, and the string height is set at about 2.5mm-3.0mm. There is some looseness at the 18th, 19th, and 20th frets, and there is some buzzing when playing hard in the higher positions.
The body and finish show noticeable paint cracks, dents, and scratches. There are several areas where the pickguard pilot holes have been worn. This does not affect normal playability.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The guitar has been refretted and the nut replaced accordingly. The pickguard has also been replaced (the original PG is included). The potentiometers have been replaced with current CTS models, and the jack has been replaced with current SWITHCRAFT models. The pickups have been replaced with Lindy Fralin models.
Controls: Volume, Tone
Nut Width: 42.6mm
Bridge String Spacing: 19.0mm
Scale: 34""
Year of Manufacture: Late 1970s
Country of Manufacture: USA
For setup, we use D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, they truly deserve to be called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the performance and character of your instrument, so enjoy them too.
GIB craftsmen will tune them for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: Hard case, pickguard
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Terao
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-Month Warranty
◯About the GIB TONIQ Warranty
●Lifetime Free Maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store include lifetime free ""string vibration setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present a signed warranty card.
- Only the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop is eligible.
- Please be aware that shipping and other related costs will be charged.
● Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your item within six months of purchase, we guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee applies to 50% of the original purchase price for new items and 70% of the original purchase price for used items.
● Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will provide free repairs (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible) for any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase.
The warranty period is three months for used items and one year for new items.
Please note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
・Failure or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
Failure or damage caused by operating the instrument in a manner that violates the instructions in the instruction manual.
Failure or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the information has been altered.
If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty only applies to purchases made in Japan.)
●Up to 15% Off with Trade-in
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (Excludes consignment items. Only applies if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the total purchase price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.