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royds 03-13-2013 06:25 AM

1982 fender Japan precision bass.
 
I have had this bass for nearly 20years and absolutely love it. I fell in love with it straight away when I seen it hung up in a music shop in Edinburgh.
When I picked it up I could hear the truss rod wobble when tapping the guitar and the chrome hardware was a bit rusty but I wanted it. It was reduced from £550 to £450 second hand (obviously) and I managed to haggle the man down to £380 including case which was not bad.
I was not aware about the significance of Japanese fenders from that year and noticed that it had a low serial number (JV01376) and its a 50's reissue with 2tone gold sunburst, single ply cream scratch plate and has the retro knobs with reversed tuners.
It sounds really bright and I have never played a bass that's got a good sound when not plugged in. When plugged in its very responsive and stays in tune pretty much all the time, even when its not been played for weeks.
I love this bass guitar and I would like to hear from anyone else who has a Japanese fender from the early80's to see if they have the same love for their instrument and if they know how much it is worth today?

chuck norriss 03-13-2013 03:18 PM

80's Japanese Fenders are good stuff. I wouldn't be comfortable with a broken truss rod. Did you repair it?
Price seems right with the case, maybe a little high if damaged. I wouldn't expect a big ROI if you intend to flip it.
You need to post some pics.


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