NBD - Fender Hama Okamoto signature Precision

[wateroftyne]

Hello!

 

Picked this Japanese beaut up on a whim the other day, because you can't have too many Sunburst Precisions.... right?

 

Spec... Jazz neck, oval tuners, light weight (8½lbs, thanks to the basswood body, which is surprisingly pretty).

 

So far, the usual cliches apply. It's very resonant, balances well, feels great, it's rich and punchy... I'm gigging it on Boxing Day, and as ever the proof will be in the (Christmas) pudding.

 

I'll report back..

 

 

 

 

 

[ezbass]

Ooh, lollipops (or Fisher Price as Bobby Vega called them)! Nice.

[gary mac]

Love the dark, rich looking fretboard timber Michael, lovely.

[LewisK1975]

6 minutes ago, gary mac said:

Love the dark, rich looking fretboard timber Michael, lovely.

+1

[Reggaebass]

34 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

because you can't have too many Sunburst Precisions.... right

Definitely right, looks really nice and a slim nut width too 

[Mickeyboro]

Is that MC Hama Okamoto?😂

[wateroftyne]

Cheers, all! Yep, the board is a beauty. The more I play it, the more I like it.

[Misdee]

What a stunning bass!

 

The 'burst is beautiful. It's very contrasty, just like the best Fender Custom Shop finishes. P Bass with a Jazz neck is always a bit of a treat, too. 

 

That looks a very good purchase. I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Grahambythesea]

Someone seems to have scribbled on the back of the head, so I think you should send it back. Seriously one of the nicest Precision’s I ve seen in a long time, wish I had it.

[walshy]

Sounded great yesterday and damn its pretty too

[Cosmo Valdemar]

That is absolutely stunning*

 

 

 

 

*apart from the tuners  😄

[karlfer]

You spoke to him before I got the chance then 😭😆

Edited December 24, 2023 by wateroftyne

[ahpook]

P with a Jazz neck. That's my kinda P !

 

Very tasty.

[Marc S]

Love that dark fretboard, and the colourful, contrasty sunburst finish. Looks absolutely lush! Happy NBD

[joeabass]

Never heard of these but the specs sound perfect for me. Im

guessing there’s not many about over here? 

[wateroftyne]

49 minutes ago, joeabass said:

Never heard of these but the specs sound perfect for me. Im

guessing there’s not many about over here? 

Nah, haven't seen many. This one was imported by the previous owner.

[joeabass]

46 minutes ago, wateroftyne said:

Nah, haven't seen many. This one was imported by the previous owner.

Ah! May have to keep my eyes peeled! 

[Thump]

I do love a NBD , anyones , not fussy. 

 

That is a beautiful instrument , i hope it plays as good as it looks. Utterly gorgeous 

[bassbiscuits]

I’m pretty sure there was a white/tort/rosewood one of these in Bass Bros earlier in the year. I don’t know who the signature guy is but the bass looked ace. 

[wateroftyne]

2 minutes ago, bassbiscuits said:

I’m pretty sure there was a white/tort/rosewood one of these in Bass Bros earlier in the year. I don’t know who the signature guy is but the bass looked ace. 

I'd really like a white one.

[Ian McFly]

I find this amusing that someone would have such bass as their signature model. It is literally the most banal Precision ever. Rosewood/sunburst/tortoise. Meeeehhhh.

 

But enjoy it dude

[wateroftyne]

2 minutes ago, Ian McFly said:

I find this amusing that someone would have such bass as their signature model. It is literally the most banal Precision ever. Rosewood/sunburst/tortoise. Meeeehhhh.

 

But enjoy it dude

 Try and buy another with this spec off-the-shelf.

[Clarky]

25 minutes ago, Ian McFly said:

I find this amusing that someone would have such bass as their signature model. It is literally the most banal Precision ever. Rosewood/sunburst/tortoise. Meeeehhhh.

 

But enjoy it dude

And happy Christmas to you too

[ead]

Whilst appreciating that this is a signature model where I guess anything within reason goes, did many P basses come with lollipops as I normally associate these with the J basses?

[wateroftyne]

Just now, ead said:

Whilst appreciating that this is a signature model where I guess anything within reason goes, did many P basses come with lollipops as I normally associate these with the J basses?

 

No. A few one-offs back in the day, but that's it.