Whatever chicanery transpired, it was a LONG time ago. If it plays well, who cares when it was made? Parts basses like this can be better players than original genenuine Fender...or not. A lot of the Lawsuit Japanese stuff was superb.
I read how rather than trying to pursue overseas builders with expensive, possibly fruitless lawsuits, the newly formed FMIC tried a different approach. When faced with that potential legal outcome, and in light of the quality of these "lawsuit instruments", the newly formed FMIC pulled an "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach and created the Fender-Japan joint venture.Whatever chicanery transpired, it was a LONG time ago. If it plays well, who cares when it was made? Parts basses like this can be better players than original genenuine Fender...or not. A lot of the Lawsuit Japanese stuff was superb.
Welcome to TalkBass and yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
Interesting bass you have there. I understand the need to find out as much about it as possible, but the "big picture" is if it feels good, gives you the sound you want and you like how it feels, it doesn't really matter where it's from.
On a side-note, it took me part of the day to realize your avatar has been given the "Doraemon" treatment. Well done! And silly me, for taking so long to catch that reference! It makes me wonder if you've seen this little gem.
Big thanks!I am no longer confused, see post #14. I now know you have an amazing bass! I.D. notwithstanding, play in good health.