Wanting to identify my old Japanese bass

[LukeFRC]

11 minutes ago, NikNik said:

The thing is, I don't think this is a prank.

have you got a picture of the alleged prank so we can confirm or deny? 

[NikNik]

2 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

have you got a picture of the alleged prank so we can confirm or deny? 

No, it's at my cousin's house. I'll see if I can get a photo of it,

[PaulWarning]

it's a pi55 take, some people have a strange sense of humour

[Bassassin]

Someone posted this on p7 of the TB thread. Matches Brother Bubba's description perfectly, even down to the uncontoured slab body.

 

 

Neck construction & trc shape tell me this is a mid/late 70s Korean cheapo. These 8-pole pickups turn up on some MIK basses, they're either licensed Maxons or copies - most likely licensed, based on the close links between the Japanese & Korean industries at the time. The main difference between these & the MIJ units is that they are very hot, typically 11-12k, as opposed to the 6 or 7 the branded Maxons read.

 

So no, I don't think it's a wind-up, Bubba's just a bit, erm, confused and needy.