AndyTravis

Hmm. Yamano seems to be a shop/distributor in Japan...

They look like the perfect crossover of the eko and the Ibanez/Antoria. Looks like a winner. Zenta basses often turn up with various brands...was “yamano” one of them, rather than Yamaha....I’m off to google.

Yamaha SB-35 is the only remotely SG shaped bass Yamaha have done...doesn’t seem to fit?

@Dad3353 think that was an Eko?

Ibanez (pretty much the same as Antoria)

Antoria

Avon

Avon Sg? Antoria SG? Ibanez SG? Not a mega clear photo - if it’s Japanese/Korean in origin, @Bassassin will be able to ID it.

Looks ace

The Chinese ones were made by Farida/Grand Reward - same as the Fender Modern Player series. The newer ones are made by Cort.

I’m pretty good for gear really. but I’d say a WAL mk1 4 string in some sort of blue burst. But I’d love a maple board. Amp wise - I’d love a new ABM head and 2 410’s.

@Quilly very nice, my mate runs a shop and had a used black one in last year. Should’ve jumped on it at £180

Lovely. 1999 is correct as it wasn’t in production in 89/09.

I dunno, I’ve played 100’s of classic vibes - used to sell 3 or 4 a week. They’re consistent, but the hardware (machineheads) let them down. I’ve owned and played 80’s Jap Squiers - I’m still trying to buy one back (sold when going through a messy separation, not because I wanted to) and done set ups and restrings on a fair few of the 90’s ones. Great workhorse basses - bit more solid feeling than the CV’s. If the OP has spotted this one, it’s ticked his fancy and he gets it for a good price - I wouldn’t dissuade him or push him to something else. And that Red Stripe sticker adds value 😂😉

Welcome. Get a nice tort on that, sort of budget Pino.

Early 90’s Jap Squiers vary - but are on the up. £300-£450 depending on condition. About £350 is good money

Looks legit. Wouldn’t fake that model - you’d fake an early 80’s JV if you were faking a squier.

This looks ace. Absolutely lovely looking bass

Well...let me tell you. 😉

Thanks to this thread, I’ve spent all day listening to Whitesnake

I’d do some measurements first. I fitted a Tele neck to a P body a few years ago. I can’t remember how I did it now. Thing I squared the heel pocket.