Fender '70s Precision Bass

[guy n. cognito]

It's made in mexico the entire classic series is, anyone who says MIJ is a liar.

Welcome to tb.

 

[Bongolation]

You people should learn the FMIC codes. "026-" means "Asian production."

Uh-huh. Last I checked, Japan was in Asia.

That's right. And Japan is not in Mexico. You pass geography!

And though 025- is the usual indicator for electrics of Japanese manufacture, 026- is (or has recently been) used for Fenders made in Korea, Japan and Indonesia.

Not for Mexico, however.

Fender product codes are full of interesting information.

This looks like a Dyna-Gakki export product.

 

[TMart99]

Okay, is it made in Japan or not?

Seems like it is, but there appears to be a conflict of opinion.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Okay, is it made in Japan or not?

Seems like it is, but there appears to be a conflict of opinion.

If the Bass Whisperer says its MIJ then bro, its MIJ.

 

[Valerus]

WHY DID I OPEN THIS THREAD!!

I love both, it sounds great. I'm actually preferring that white with the blocks combo!

 

[guy n. cognito]

Okay, is it made in Japan or not?

Seems like it is, but there appears to be a conflict of opinion.

There is no conflict. The bass is made in Japan. The poster who was so confident that is was MIM was talking out of his ass.

 

[dgce]

So I've heard talk that this bass is made in Japan, not Mexico. Now ain't that a hoot.

 

[TMart99]

If the Bass Whisperer says its MIJ then bro, its MIJ.

Thank you. Appreciate it.

 

[Valerus]

Just to let you guys know...
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[Joe164]

Reminds me of my MIJ...Which cost a heck of a lot to import :scowl:

 

[Testing_123]

Cool look to the sunburst -- I like. I want.

My MIJ Telecaster guitar has been a rock-solid beast, so (provided MIJ is still building similar quality to mid-'90s stuff), I'd be interested in getting one of these.

 

[Candy Man]

I saw one in Alto Music in Olympic White last week and after playing it for a long while, decided to put a deposit on it... The pics don't do justice to this bass. It feels great in my hands and sounds sweeeeeet... I'm having it strung with flats...

 

[TMart99]

I ordered one from Bass Emporium. Chuck has been very helpful and a real nice guy. Top notch!!!

It should be here late next week. Can't wait to play this P-bass!!!

 

[Matt Wilson]

I've ordered one in Oly white and I'm thinking white pickup covers. And I'm not usually like that.

 

[Boombass76]

Nah.... I guess, I'll pass.

I like my Fenders old!

 

[TMart99]

I've ordered one in Oly white and I'm thinking white pickup covers. And I'm not usually like that.

I ordered the Olympic White, too.

LOL, I have every intention of either replacing the pickguard with a nice white one, or changing the pickup covers to white ones.

FEDEX states mine will arrive on Thursday, September 8th.

 

[TMart99]

Nah.... I guess, I'll pass.

I like my Fenders old!

One day, my 2011 American Standard P-bass and this Japan made P-bass, will be Old Fenders, too

 

[TMart99]

It's on the (FEDEX) truck and on it's way to my house, to me

I have no idea when it will arrive here, but I'll be patiently waiting and working. Patiently....waiting.......waiting..

I'll try to get some pics up when it arrives.

 

[LiamR]

I don't really like the look of the b+b on the precision. I saw it and instantly thought 'Jazz'.

The Oly white looks the best, though, in my opinion.

 

[grum]

Hi folks, just joined here. Currently playing a Yamaha RBX270 but I'm tempted by one of these - mainly just because they look so cool, which is the important thing obviously.

Need to decide if I can handle having a maple fretboard, so I guess I need to try playing one somewhere. Looking forward to seeing some more pics/opinions.