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UPDATE: From an Instruments Catologue from 1983 2 colours of the Japanese "Hohner Bass Precision MB 010" were on sale (see photo) - MB 010S (Sunburst) and MB 010B (Black). From an 1980 Hohner Catalogue and this "Sounds" magazine advert, the LOGO is the larger curly one. The 1983 Japanese models have the smaller logo. The exact factory it was made in is probably lost in time. Hohner had a lot of dealings with Moridaira when they established their electric guitar range in the lalate 70s. Some of the higher end guitars (like the Prince tele) were probably actually made at Moridaira. But even Moridaira's in-house brands were sometimes subcontracted to other factories (a lot of Morris acoustics were made at Terada) so it's likely the cheaper copies were always made elsewhere. Matsumoku is a factory that sometimes comes up as a possibility and they did make a lot of Precision copies so it's definitely a good candidate. Matsumoku also liked using Made In Japan stamped neckplates (Thanks to Phil for this info).

"Hohner Bass Precision MB 010" - Hello, here is a scan from "Sounds", UK music paper reviewing the "Hohner Bass Precision MB 010" from 19th September 1981. I then purchased this Hohner Bass from Chase Music Store in Manchester, UK (see photos below), late 1982. This 'black' Bass originally had a tortoiseshell pickguard, but I replaced that with a black one many years ago (also removed the bridge/pickup covers, sadly lost over the years), but It still has all original pickups, bridge, tunings, tone knobs (and pots, etc). I still play to this day as a back up. Great Bass! I cannot find anymore information regarding this make of Bass on the internet, e.g. factory in Japan where it was made?, was there many other colours? etc, etc. Any one have extra info on this model? Regards.

Many thanks for your prompt replies, very much appreciated.

Hi, I now own a Peavey TNT 130 Bass Amplifier inherited from my father. Great amp. My question is regarding all the settings concerning Volume Levels, (Pre / Post) and EQ (Low, Mid/Freq/Bandwidth, High, Presence). For band rehearsals I am playing a Fender Precision Bass straight into the amp, no effects. I would like to obtain an ordinary "Rock bass sound," but (even using the manual suggestions) I still cannot dial in a warm bass Rock sound, only a trebly Punk tone. Could please advise on the Vol and EQ Settings to use? Should I turn my tone dial which is full on the bass guitar, to less treble? I use Roundwond strings and play with a pick. Many thanks, I also appreciate guitars, amps, players are all different and one glove does not fit all, just needs setting examples to try.