I have one identical to this. For me it's probably the best 4 string bass I've ever played. Neck is super thin and comfortable. Sound is absolute killer.
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70's era Japanese bass, more than likely Ibanez or something. I had one similar in sunburst too, made in the Matsumoko factory. Another giveaway is the noticeably thinner neck pocket.
This used to belong to me. I can attest that it's a superb bass and only for the fact I already own two Spectors I would never have sold it. It's got a great sound and the comment about the EMGs is bang on.
The ding on the fretboard was done when I had it but it no way affects the playibility of the bass.
Someone is going to get an absolute bargain.
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Nice! I had a Park valve bass head and Sound City 4x12 bass cab back in the 80s along with a 62 re-issue Precision in identical colours. Sounded amazing.
Was never a huge fan of Ricks, the dual-truss rod, the quite frankly hopeless bridge and just the look of them (despite Lemmy playing one) until I saw this video. I love Eddie & The Hot Rods and this is one of their most underrated tracks ...
So that kind of puts the onus on the advocates of tonewood to prove that what they're saying is actually true. Until there is definitive proof that wood makes a difference to the tone of a solid body electric guitar or bass, it's nothing more than a meaningless statement. It appears to have become an accepted fact that's peddled by luthiers and guitar manufacturers when the reality is there's absolutely no proof to back up their statements.