Fender pb 70 japan 1989

[8letoine]

Hello talkbass! I bought this bass on ebay, do you have ans information about this model ? Because

i can t find much.. it weighs 7.9 lbs and it arrives at the end of this month. Thank you Antoine

 

[ghostdog93]

I'm pretty sure that might be an early to mid-90s Fender Japan PB-62.

Serial number will probably be on the back of the neck, down by the heel. Can't see it in those pics.

And I believe that the strap button was on the back of the headstock on these.

 

[8letoine]

It is a pbass japan of 1989, serial number letter i + 6 digits

 

[Philonius]

'Had one just like that. They are really nice basses.

 

[Matt O]

The TV logo means it is indeed a PB-70. It’s fairly uncommon to see one in sunburst, oly white with a black guard is most common. I have one in white and it has a slim B neck (1 5/8” nut) like an early 1970s P. Fender Japan did a great job as usual with fit and finish, it plays and feels great. Sets up very well and is extremely stable. I don’t recall ever having to adjust it in the last 10 or so years I’ve had it. Where I find mine lacking a bit is in the electronics. The pickup isn’t the best sounding, it’s low end is a bit weak, but that can be remedied and it might just be my copy. It definitely has great mids and highs though. These are great basses that have been very overlooked, IMO, but I think people are starting to catch on. Enjoy your’s!

 

[8letoine]

THanks for the report ! does your bass have a serial number that begins with an i (1989) ?

 

[8letoine]

The TV logo means it is indeed a PB-70. It’s fairly uncommon to see one in sunburst, oly white with a black guard is most common. I have one in white and it has a slim B neck (1 5/8” nut) like an early 1970s P. Fender Japan did a great job as usual with fit and finish, it plays and feels great. Sets up very well and is extremely stable. I don’t recall ever having to adjust it in the last 10 or so years I’ve had it. Where I find mine lacking a bit is in the electronics. The pickup isn’t the best sounding, it’s low end is a bit weak, but that can be remedied and it might just be my copy. It definitely has great mids and highs though. These are great basses that have been very overlooked, IMO, but I think people are starting to catch on. Enjoy your’s!

THanks for the report ! does your bass have a serial number that begins with an i (1989) ?

 

[higain617]

I have an ST-72 Strat from the same era. It's a very nice instrument.

 

[8letoine]

Judging by the photos, it's definitely a PDB 62 (body and neck).
However, I have a few questions.
What does the letter S on the body and the letter L stand for?
It says "Order Made" on the neck. What does that mean? Any experts on "Made in Japan" on Talkbass?

 

[Gunga Din]

Why would a 1969+ transfer be on a '62 P?

 

[Johnny Alien]

Does it have the strap button on the back of the headstock? Either Fender Japan used the same parts for different basses (unlikely since there are some specs like nut width that should be different) or someone replaced the logo. OR it was some sort of special run at the time. Fender Japan has always had a bunch of oddities.

 

[Johnny Alien]

A 70's model should not have a tort guard but a 60's model would have the vintage style threaded saddles and that one doesn't

 

[8letoine]

Does it have the strap button on the back of the headstock? Either Fender Japan used the same parts for different basses (unlikely since there are some specs like nut width that should be different) or someone replaced the logo. OR it was some sort of special run at the time. Fender Japan has always had a bunch of oddities.

yes, the bass have the strap button on the back of the headstock

 

[Johnny Alien]

Its either some special run or someone replaced the logo then

 

[8letoine]

I agree with you. In my opinion it's more of a special order (inscription on the neck "order made"). The logo is very well done, no sanding marks.