F/T 1983 Fender Squire Precision made in Japan

**Eric Swaim** · #1 03-13-2010, 08:23 PM

SOLD!!!!!!!!!!

I have a 1983 Squire Precision made in Japan and I believe this was the first year Fender had any bass made/assembled in Japan. This bass is 34" scale, 1 5/8" at the nut, and in great/excellent condition and comes with a Fender hard-shell case that's plastic with the Fender logo on the side. Typical of the cases of that time period. I really like the bass, but want to route out a Jazz pickup for the bass to fit my needs, however, I feel I might be able to trade for something not so rare that I can modify.

I would like to trade for : Jazz bass, Precision already modified, will consider others.

Sorry about the pictures, every picture has a smudge on the right side from a finger-print or something on the lense.

FL Knifemaker · #2 03-14-2010, 08:34 AM

What letters does the serial number start with??

Johnny Alien · #3 03-14-2010, 10:32 AM

In 83 this would almost have to be a JV Squier however there were different levels of JV Squiers. The tuners, skunk stripe, and logo make this look like the mid to lower level version however they were all great basses!!

**Eric Swaim** · #4 03-14-2010, 12:30 PM

The Serial number starts with SQ. It's to my understanding, although I could be wrong, that the JV were after the Squires started in Japan. I do know this is a great bass and if I do not trade it, It is going to have surgery and I am going to put a Jazz bass pickup in-plant in it as well as active electronics. I just wanted to offer it up to someone who truly love the single pickup P-bass sound.

It's also my understanding that there were no levels of Squire from Japan. There was a Squire Jazz Bass & and a Squire Precision. Later there were Squire Precisions that were 32" scale and no rosewood stripe down the back of the neck. In the mid-later 80's there were the Squire II from Korea and they were far from the wood quality and craftsmanship of Japan. The Squire/Bullet bass series came out in the mid 1980's as well. They were a step down from what I have with a different shaped body (shorter cutouts) and small pickups like a Mustang or music-master bass.

Johnny Alien · #5 03-14-2010, 12:47 PM

I learn something new everyday. The SQ series started in late 1983 and were built alongside the JV instruments. I thought they were after the JV was over.

This page has some great info. Mainly focused on guitar but there is a bit on the basses here too.

http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/thesqpage.htm

Great looking bass. Don't route it someone here will want it I am sure.

circuitspore · #6 03-14-2010, 03:29 PM

What is the nut width of this particular bass? Also, how would you describe the depth of the neck? I've got a Fender P/J that I'd be interested in trading. Heading out the door right now but I'll hit you with a PM later.

**Eric Swaim** · #7 03-14-2010, 04:47 PM

All PM's answered, still available. I might put a price on it later tonight

trunkshope6 · #8 03-14-2010, 05:14 PM

BUMP for my all time favorite p bassright here,the necks on these is better than any fender ive played,these squiers are a dream

shrigg · #9 03-14-2010, 05:54 PM

PM sent

FL Knifemaker · #10 03-14-2010, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trunkshope6

BUMP for my all time favorite p bassright here,the necks on these is better than any fender ive played,these squiers are a dream

That's EXACTLY how I feel about my JV P.

**Eric Swaim** · #11 03-14-2010, 07:33 PM

I am leaning towards surgery (routing the jazz pickup and putting EMG's and a BTC preamp in it) on this bass. I know once I do that it's value from a collectors stand point is diminished, but from a players standpoint it increases it's ability to be versatile for me. I had one just like it last year I modified and liked it better than half the basses in my collection. I am a player, not a collector. I will give it 24 hours and then do what I must.

kittyboy · #12 03-14-2010, 09:04 PM

what's the nut width?

**Eric Swaim** · #13 03-14-2010, 09:08 PM

1 5/8" at the nut

TC2112 · #14 03-14-2010, 09:32 PM

Have any interest in this - Early 90's Korean Squier P Bass Special.
High Mass bridge and EMG P and J bass pups (battery rout under the pickguard) this thing plays like a dream but I just got a Japanese Jazz bass special that fills my P/J needs just right.

edit: Jazz spec neck 1 1/2 at nut

chf3354 · #15 03-15-2010, 04:27 PM

hi i trade you a nice music man sub in black for it thanks carlos

circuitspore · #16 03-15-2010, 06:22 PM

Come to papa!

**Eric Swaim** · #17 03-15-2010, 06:45 PM

Tuesday It will be on it's way to Papa!! I am just teaching it directions home in case Papa abuses the little 4-stringer