NBD...Passive PJ Content

[lowphatbass]

I really like Japanese Fenders and hadn't owned a PJ for a while so when this old beast came along I had to jump on it....I'm really glad I did. Yes, it's very monochromatic and very red...the 80's were really something, luckily this bass has a really big sound to match it's "visual personality".

 

[FrenchAK]

I love it!
Although red basses are kinda "my thing."

 

[Righteous Thunderer]

I can dig it. I'm not really big on red basses usually, but I bet that thing is one fantastic eye catcher on stage!

 

[Thorsoundcore]

some basses pull off red better than others.. and this is definatly an example of the better. i don't recognize this model; i wanna think it's the 80's precision special(duff) but something seems different too me...

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Thats a SQ squier contemporary?

Did you get that on ebay? i debated it but hate red. Thats a rare beast , if it was white i would own one.

 

[rickwebb]

NICE ! i own three MIJ Fenders myself...

 

[FBS1996]

Nice, I LOVE the red neck. Congrats

 

[lowphatbass]

Thanks! As far as the red goes I just like to "make it work" with whatever I'm using, I've been using a lot of interesting basses lately and it's been a blast.
Fortunately this bass doesn't really look "cheap" in person(to me anyway) which is what I worry about with a solid color, especially a bright one. It's hard to tell from photos but the red has a bit of depth to it.
The other thing I've not liked before is the feel of a painted neck but this one feels fine. I might try some standard chrome Fender P-bass knobs on there at some point.

 

[Bassman474]

Awesome bass! Can you tell me a little more about it? (model, year price range)

 

[lowphatbass]

Awesome bass! Can you tell me a little more about it? (model, year price range)

Thanks! It's a non-export '83 Squier, a real keeper.