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Fender PB70 US (CIJ) Precision in Capri Orange -further price drop to £850 - *SOLD*
£925
Northamptonshire

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By my understanding this one can be justifiably called rare (although, more than happy to be corrected). It’s an unusual factory special order PB70US in Capri orange. The ‘US’ in the title refers to these having the USA precision pickup. I was going to upgrade the pots but never got round to it as it sounded bloody marvellous anyway, but will include these in the sale. Comes with the original white pickguard and Japanese paperwork. Pickguard has been changed to black (looked more 70s that way) and bridge and pickup covers added. It’s got a lovely dark rosewood fretboard and is a joy to play. Currently sporting flatwounds (and a lump of foam for that Motown sound). Includes the fender gig bag. 

 

Condition is pretty good used condition -odd mark, scratch and light ding, though nothing major, have tried to capture these warts and all in the photos. Happy to share more and answer any questions if you’ve concerns.

 

Would prefer buyer to collect from north Northamptonshire (just off the a14 near Kettering), or can drive to meet. I do have boxes, but not having a hard case it won’t be insured, so would prefer not to go down that route.

 

No longer after trades as I’ve just picked up a new acoustic, so a further price drop to get this shifted: £850 gets it.

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I’ve never seen one of these in that colour - looks fantastic!   I had a white one many years ago and regretted selling it.  Great comfy fast necks on these.  

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54 minutes ago, tredders said:

I’ve never seen one of these in that colour - looks fantastic!   I had a white one many years ago and regretted selling it.  Great comfy fast necks on these.  

Aren’t they just, makes me have second thoughts about letting it go as it is so comfy to play. 

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50 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

Superb basses. I had one in that very colour. A Fender Japan PB-70US is a brilliant instrument.

Interesting. I wonder if that means it was a special run for a store -or if I’ve got the details totally wrong. 😂

Unless it was this very bass? 
 

20 minutes ago, Steve Browning said:

Keep it . I am kicking myself over every one of the 4 PB70-US basses I have let go. Possibly the best value Pbass you can get.

This is at the back of my mind. It’s a very comfortable weight too which is also in its favour. 🤔

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1 minute ago, vinorange said:

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Would be very nice and go beautifully with my orange collection.

You can’t have enough orange in your life. #fact 😉

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4 minutes ago, vinorange said:

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Would be very nice and go beautifully with my orange collection.

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That Rick is divine! 😍

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1 hour ago, vinorange said:

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Would be very nice and go beautifully with my orange collection.

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OOF! That orange, black & maple Shuker is almost too nice to play. Wow!

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Had a few interesting trade offers, but nothing that I can’t live without yet. I’ve seen a nice acoustic for sale elsewhere, so hoping to raise funds for that more than anything. 
 

Also had a few questions about weight, so out came the kitchen scales. Was surprised to see this come in at 9lb 11oz, always thought it was closer to 8.5 (didn’t feel substantially heavier than a few of my guitars). What I’d say is it balances perfectly, no neck dive and feels a comfortable weight. 
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I can actually remember when Capri Orange was a current Fender colour back in the late 70's/early '80's. My local music shop had a Jazz Bass this colour and another in very vibrant yellow. Beyond my pocket at the time, but those were better days than now, that's for sure.

 

Looks like a smashing bass. GLWTS.

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8 hours ago, Misdee said:

I can actually remember when Capri Orange was a current Fender colour back in the late 70's/early '80's. My local music shop had a Jazz Bass this colour and another in very vibrant yellow. Beyond my pocket at the time, but those were better days than now, that's for sure.

 

Looks like a smashing bass. GLWTS.

Cheers. It really is a cool one, sounds great, looks wicked. However, I’ve definitely realised I’m a shortscale guy (makes sense after 30 years of guitar). 
 

Had some interest and some interesting trade offers, really could do with some cash to go towards a new acoustic though, so hopefully it’ll go soon. 🤞

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This is literally my dream bass - the colour, the vibe, everything. I just don’t have the readies in one lump unfortunately 😭

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3 hours ago, Bassybert said:

This is literally my dream bass - the colour, the vibe, everything. I just don’t have the readies in one lump unfortunately 😭

Cheers! You could probably sell a few small ticket bits and this will still be around -crazy slow market at the moment. 

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