Help needed to indentify a Samick PJ Bass

[Bazsi]

I recently came across with an older type of Samick PJ bass.
I've tried to find out some basic information about the guitar, but I wasn't successful.

The pickups and the bridge are not originals to the guitar, these were replaced during the years.

The only info I've found that this tree-note logo was the first and it was used between 1972 and 1986. So it narrows down the period a bit.

I am wondering if someone could provide some info about the bass (model name, period of manufacture and specifics).

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Roland GR 88]

I would guess that it’s a late 70’s Korean model based on the FujiGen style neck build and the ash body.

 

[L0ckett]

I'm curious about those pickups.

 

[Bazsi]

As far as I know the pickup is a small Hungarian one-man brand, called Woodhead. The manufacturer makes basses and unique pickups. The pickup covers are made of ebony.

Here is a video with the manufacturer and a HB PB-50 bass with his Woodhead pickup:

 

[Lackey]

WHOA!!! That's pretty awesome, love it.

Does it play and sound good too?

 

[Bazsi]

Thanks! Yes, it sounds and plays very good. The neck feels comfortable and has a nice binding and the action is low. As I saw there are different types of Woodhead pickups exist.
The previous owner of the guitar made a sample, I am trying the find a link for it and post it here.

 

[Lackey]

That's a keeper for sure. Extremely unique, what with the pickups and all.

 

[Bazsi]

I've found the sound samples, here they are:



I suppose this is with the original pickups:

 

[Bazsi]

Yes, its absolutely a keeper IMO too.
I planned to buy a Squier CV 60s P-Bass, but waited with buying it and in the meantime I've found this one. It was love at first sight.