SOLD Fender Classic 70s Precision Bass - Made in Japan

Fender Classic 70s Precision Bass
Olympic White
Made in Japan - 2011

This is a rare run which does not come up too often, these Classic 70s Precisions were made in Japan for only one year before production moved to Mexico. I’ve owned two of these MIJ versions and I believe they’re a special run of basses. Great playability, capable of super low action. Great fit/finish and a very comfortable neck. Quality way above the price class. This one has upgraded pickups to Fender Pure Vintage ‘63 as well as brass bridge saddles.

Bass is in great shape. Just some swirling and light scratching on the pickguard. Small gouge in the pickguard near the truss rod access. One small ding on the back near the strap button.

8lbs 14.7oz according to my scale

Comes with a nice SKB flight case (pictured)

Price Drop - $900 shipped CONUS
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Only selling to cover some unexpected expenses. I’m downsizing to 3 basses, this one is one I did not think I’d be selling. Someone will get a special one, this bass is excellent and (in my opinion) has outclassed many Precisions I’ve played at much higher price points.

Thanks for looking!

 

I really didn’t think I’d let this one go either... I looked around for an Oly White one like this for years. I still might come to my senses, I just need some cash at the moment and I’m going through some major bass downsizing. This is an excellent bass, I agree that someone will love it.

I do not have the original pickups, only the Fender Pure Vintage ‘63 installed

 

You guys are making me question my decision to sell this one! It was hard enough to get myself to create the listing lol

 

Wish I could, but I need to come up with some cash at the moment. Someone’s going to get a good one...

 

Off the block for now. Sold another bass, going to think harder about whether I want to sell this one or not.

 

Well, after thinking it over some more, I’m going to go ahead and keep this one up for sale. This is a very difficult one to let go of... but I could use the cash.

You won’t find a better playing P bass for the money! I know the new owner will be happy with this one.

Dropping price to $950 shipped CONUS

 

1.625”

 

Price drop - $900 shipped CONUS

Whoever owns this bass next will be happy. This is a great player, awesome neck/fretwork and low action.

 

Radius is actually 9.5” on these Japanese ones according to the old listings on Guitarcenter and Musiciansfriend. I think it feels more like 9.5” than 7.5” on my bass. As @JEDI BASS mentioned, it looks like the newer Mexican Classic 70s P necks may be 7.25” according to the online listings I see for them (I didn’t realize they may have changed the radius until now).

“Features also include an alder body, C-shaped maple neck, maple fretboard with 9.5" radius and 20 vintage-style frets...”

Classic Series '70s Precision Bass Specifications:

• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/Classic-Series-70s-Precision-Bass.gc

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/fender-classic-series-70s-precision-bass

Gloss urethane. Also as @JEDI BASS mentioned, this could be sanded down to satin easily if desired. I’ve just kept it stock up to this point and it has been comfortable for me.

 

No apologies necessary at all!! I appreciate you helping out. I was honestly surprised to see the different radius listed for the MIM necks you can buy. Makes me wonder if this MIJ one is truly 9.5”, or if they changed it when they moved production to Mexico for some reason.