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I was really shocked by the price tbh. The neck on every japan made bass I have played always feels perfect. my hands don’t fight it like I am playing a cement block lol. Regarding the body wood only the lower spec basses used basswood. For example the pb-62 reissues are in three tiers 50, 70 and 96. The pb-62 (50) is basswood where the 70 and 96 are alder. The 96 has USA electronics and pick ups.

What a life she had. So much footage and music to remember her by that she will never be forgotten.

Im trying to find a fender PB-57. Do share more pictures. Where did you get it from? Thomastik-Infeld JF344 Jazz Flats would be cool

lmao you put a smile on my face with this for sure. 😂 I love paul Jackson’s tone live with herbie Hancock and the head hunters. finger style funk with a 70’s pbass. 😍

I’ve encountered more dings from basswood. It’s just a soft wood. again chips and dings don’t bother me all that much.

the basswood bass had a tone I am not familiar we regarding a 70’s bass guitar. Granted it could be the pick ups as well as the body. the sound to me was alien. I would have thought the would have gotten very close to the specs of a 70’s pick up. It sounded completely different to the 1980’s pb-70us I played.

The issue I have with basswood is it’s soft. This means screw holes can over time could lose its catch. Dings (which doesn’t really bother me ) are more easy to happen. I can purchase a late 80’s mij pb-70 ash body/ maple neck with us pick ups for around the same price. for me I felt the pick ups didn’t complement the basswood or vice versa.

Hey Peeps, I went down to Wunjo Guitars In Denmark Street Yesterday afternoon and they have two new MIJ basses: The Precision in Morocco red (maple fretboard): https://www.wunjoguitars.com/products/made-in-japan-limited-international-color-precision-bass® The Jazz in Yellow: https://www.wunjoguitars.com/products/made-in-japan-limited-international-color-jazz-bass® I Picked up and played the P bass, At the moment I favor P's. The neck is a U shape (this may be my fav). 40mm nut. 70's reissue basically. It played really nicely. the neck was AMAZING.....But the body is basswood! Both are extremely light. I was left confused as they go for £1349! I can't stress how natural and nice the necks were. I just wish it was ash or alder. Wunjo was unpacking a load of guitars so I presume once they have unpacked everything, they will remove the sold-out icon on basses

Man i am gutted that i didn't see this. It was in the wrong thread for selling. Was looking for this pick up as well.

i love this combo

That is another factor most definitely

I've a question for you. When did fender start putting lacquer on maple fretboards? I ask as if it was during the 70's, then this could be a factor among other's how the sound of P basses got brighter. I presume all 57 and 70 reissue maple models are lacquered.

congrats. I wish i could find such opportunities. I am sure it has found a great home.

hey, I actually tried this out in the london store. I was impressed considering its a Indonesian made instrument. the neck for me was really nice. i got on with it more than the current top BB model. Im looking for a japan made.

hey yamaha lovers. I wondered if yamaha ever did basses with a maple fretboard? Ive only seen rosewood or ebony. looking for vintage bass with a P bass pick ups. cheers

as ive just found paul jackson and the herbie handcock flood live album i have been digging to get as much info on paul jackson. his bass you showed is a telecaster bass neck. the body is a brand begging with B (the interview sound quality was bad so i cant tell. sounds like beacon but it isnt) bartolini hi-a pick ups, has a signal for each string then one for bass. speaks about it on here. i cant remember when maybe before half way. good listen any how. maybe you can hear what bass body it is. im so blown away with his playing. oh he used dead roundwound 66 strings

my days that is so weird you bring it up. i had that section on repeat all day yesterday. its insane. a legend. mikey clarke the drummer is unreal also. just a amazing album. I listening to it as i work now lol