It is highly popular not only in Japan but also in Europe and the United States.
This model is a largely custom Precision Bass.
It is probably a 1977 PB500 or PB400.
The points of customization are as follows.
The bridge was changed to BADASS BASS II.
Pegs were changed to GROVER.
Seymour Duncan SPB-3 PU
Pickguard made by Fender Japan
All assemblies were replaced.
From the results, it seems wise to base the guitar on an elementary Japanese guitar and make these modifications.
It is easy to play, and the sound aspect is cohesive and powerful.
The remaining frets are roughly 70%.
The truss rod action is a little stiff, but we have confirmed about 90° action.
The neck is in high condition, but can be set at 3.0mm~2.5mm string height and played without any problem.
The body and painted surface are in player's condition with scattered scratches and dings.
Controls : Volume Tone
Nut width : 40mm
Pitch between strings at bridge : 19mm
Year of manufacture : 1977
Country of manufacture : Japan
Accessories : Soft case
GIB craftsmen have adjusted this instrument to make it easy to play.
serial number : #MATSUMOKU L770409 MADE IN JAPAN
Weight : 4.33kg
Fret: 70% remaining
Truss rod: tight a little, but can work roughly 90° at least
neck condition：Although you can see a high rise, you can set it at 3.0mm to 2.5mm in the string height and play without any problems.
control: volume tone
body condition：Players condition where scratches and dents are scattered.
nut width：40mm
string spacing：19mm
custom:
Bridge: Badass Bass II Badass Bass II
Peg: GROVER
PU: Seymour Duncan / SPB-3 Seymour Duncan / SPB-3
Pickguard: made by Fender JAPAN
All assembly replacement
accessories：External soft case
year: 1977
country of origin: Japan
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection : Mizuta
GIB 3-month warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to international destinations.
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
We do ship internationally.
Contact Info
Contact Info
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email : info@bassick.jp
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