MIJ Fender P Bass 80's

[gadgie]

Hi,
A shop near me has a mid/late 80's MIJ P Bass for sale. It got signs of wear etc but not too much and they are looking for £500 for it without a case. I was wondering what are the thoughts on these basses and is that normal for shop price for those.
Cheers
B

[gary mac]

I don't think that's a bad price for a retail outlet.

Being a Japanese one there is a very good chance it will be an excellent instrument. Obviously give it a thorough going over and then decide if you like it.

You can then always make an offer.

Good luck.

[gadgie]

Is there anything I need to look out for? M/head type etc?. I quite like it but don't want to jump in with both feet etc.

[Geek99]

There are lots of different types
Take some pics and post them here perhaps ? Maybe they'll set it up for you if you pay cash-it's an ok price for a shop tho

[gary mac]

Check everything is intact, no missing screws etc.

Try to see if the truss rod nut is sound and not burred up and ideally check to see that it functions.

Check for rattles, fret buzz, fret wear, high frets. etc.

Check control pots function etc.


Unless it has been seriously abused, I'm sure it will be fine, all the Japanese ones I've owned and played have been of a very good standard.

[gadgie]

What about the neck plate? I'm sure it just says Fender on it, but i looked at a few basses today so I might be mixing up with another one.

[gary mac]

Check out this site [url="http://home.provide.net/~cfh/fender2.html"]http://home.provide....fh/fender2.html[/url]


Actually can't recall if it covers Japanese instruments but if not, it's still a good reference source for Fender stuff