Mattybob7

Hi all, this has been sold. it’s a non-export Fender JV for the Japanese market hence why there are no Squier logos on it. I got it imported from Japan. It’s a full 32” scale neck not a medium. neck pocket was 83 if I remember correctly. I've seen a few of these before and they don’t come about often unless you’re in Japan. regardless, this is sold.

Just added some new photos on here including the dings.

Not the one on martin’s site! However I think I may eventually take it down here and bring it in there. Fender have a nice CS thing that I want to get from them that was possibly the nicest P bass I’ve played in ages! It’s essentially a transition period J neck on a P bass body (but roasted)

Reluctant sale of my beloved Candy Apple Red Fender JV P bass. OPEN TO OFFERS. (Be quick before I change my mind...) More photos to follow early next week. Reason for sale: I have found myself with 3 Ps and I have my eyes on a unique P bass and can’t justify 4 Ps. I know I’ll regret this sale. This thing has done me well. Played many a gig from small clubs to big festival stages, always strung with flats (except a short period this year where I had rounds on it) never has it sounded anything but great. Nothing plays like this thing and it sure sounds huge! You already know about JV Fenders so no need to explain. I got this Via Pierre from Bass Freaks at the very beginnings of his shop. (I think I was one of his first customers) Essentially he sourced this direct from Japan a good 4 to 5 years ago for me. (I hope he doesn’t mind me name dropping). He still has only come a cross a couple other CAR P basses since finding this one. It’s all original, except for the addition of the thumb rest that was done at The Bass Gallery the year I bought it, and has been very well looked after. It was recently set up at The Gallery and is strung with Thomastik flats. Plays wonderfully as you’d expect. It’s in good condition considering it’s age. There is a few dings and scratches but nothing serious. The worst of it is some dings on the top where your right arm rests but it is by no means bad, just a small portion of paint missing. Nothing to worry about, I just want to be clear and honest. (photos to follow in the next few days). The neck is in very very good condition, as is the fretboard. The fretboard is a lovely dark piece of rosewood. I have played it next to a 1963 P bass and this really does do it as well as the original. Anyways. Enough blabbing. More photos will follow, I’m out on a tour so I have a few photos from gigs etc of the bass. Some proper photos will follow early next week. Please do contact me if you want to send me offers, or want more photos. I’m open to it. Will supply a generic hardcase with it. Will happily restring it with Rounds if the sale is made free of charge. based near Alexandra Palace, North London.

Any chance for a trade with a DB 112?

You're going to regret this sale!

Prepare for a squire vs fender debate

Do you accept anything other than cash as payment? A kidney for instance?

HELLO IS IT JV YOU'RE LOOKING FOR

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1451818788' post='2943587'] Cheers pal. Is that a 66 sunburst I spy in your picture? Looks lovely too. [/quote] '69! And yes it is a beautiful bass! This 57 is another level however

Any trades out there?

This bass is beautiful

Trades or price offers are welcome. Coming to try it out is too...

I'm yet to play a bad JV! Not that I've played hundreds, but the 4 or so I've played have been incredible

I didn't mean to generalise, You can find a great fender from any year!

Xmas bump. Let the battle commence...

21 frets is pretty good I think. I seem to remember the 75 to not have nitro, but usa pick ups etc

Sorry for my delayed response, I've been busy! I'll post some info soon

This is infact a Fender JV, not one of the early squires with a Fender big logo. Fender Japan made Fender JV models for domestic (Japan only) market. These weren't shipped anywhere else as they surpassed the USA built Fenders at the time, and were only intended to be sold in Japan. This why the 'Squier' models were shipped to Europe, as a slightly more budget version of the domestic Fender JVs being sold in Japan and were branded with the 'Squier' logo to differentiate from the Fender brand. Pierre knows his stuff on this, so please correct me if I'm wrong [quote name='MoJoKe' timestamp='1450227231' post='2930833'] You might just want to read this article:- [url="http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/jvarticles.htm"]http://www.21frets.c.../jvarticles.htm[/url] Your Squier may indeed be a very very early one which made its way to these shores, but if it carries the JV name, a Squier it is.... bottom of page 112:- "Following Fender's failure to stem the Tokai tide, the company adopted a 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em' policy and set up Fender Japan early in 1982. Courtesy of the Matsumoto-based Fujigen factory, the first 'official' Fender copies appeared in the UK later that same year .These were marketed under the 'Squier' brand, borrowed from the VC Squier string company acquired by Fender back in the mid-'60's. The initial imports bore no indication of this now-familiar name, just a vintage-style Fender logo, and the next selection carried merely a small mention; but soon a vintage-style Squier logo assumed it's rightful prominent position on the headstock, partnered by a small 'By Fender' decal underneath." This may be being a little picky, but hey, they get a lot of love here. I have a 1982 big Fender small Squier "57 precision which, if you wanted it, you'd need to prise from my cold dead hands, and I also used to have a salmon pink '62 (big Squier) JV, which was every bit as good, but I stupidly sold it for peanuts to help fund my first Wal purchase in 1985. If this is one of the earliest JV's then it will almost certainly be as good as my '57, so the best of luck with your sale! [/quote]

Anybody looking for a christmas present to themselves? Price is negotiable and send me any trades you want. Part ex too...

Bump!

Found a website with a pretty detailed history on JV instruments, however it is quite heavily Squier JV based stuff. But there are some things on Fender JV. (see below) [color=#E7E7E7]"The very first guitars were produced for the Japanese home market; These were 'Fender' JV models, but due to pressure from overseas (Europe in particular) for an export range, it was decided that Fender Japan would export some cost effective models under the Fender 'Squier series' name (neck dates and serial numbers show that these Squier series guitars were produced around two weeks after the first Fender JV's, (approx middle of April 1982) but would not find their way into UK shops until June or July of the same year)." ([/color]http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/index.htm)

I'm still sad I can't afford this. Have a bump

Anyone have a lovely fretless they'd like to trade? I'll consider any trades, offers, etc.

[b]For Sale or Trade: FENDER JV PRECISION BASS FROM 1982 IN CANDY APPLE RED-[/b] [attachment=206509:IMG_1478.JPG] [attachment=206510:IMG_1479.JPG] [attachment=206513:IMG_1481.JPG] [attachment=206514:IMG_1482.JPG] [attachment=206512:IMG_1480.JPG] [attachment=206516:IMG_1483.JPG] [attachment=206517:IMG_1484.JPG] [attachment=206518:IMG_1486.JPG] [attachment=206519:IMG_1487.JPG] [attachment=206521:IMG_1488.JPG] [attachment=206522:IMG_1489.JPG] [attachment=206523:IMG_1490.JPG] [attachment=206524:IMG_1491.JPG] Trade Value: £1300 Sale Value: £1200 ONO Trades: I'm looking for a nice fretless bass, but I'm open to others. This bass is incredible. I've seen many Squire JVs on here for sale, and while they are incredible instruments this Fender JV is a big step up. It's rare you see Fender JVs outside of Japan as they weren't made for the international market as they far surpassed the quality of American made Fender at the time, and this still holds true today. It's up there with CS quality of build. They are also very hard to find and I've only seen a couple Fender JVs on here, so don't miss out! These instruments were made in the famous Fujigen factory in Japan using original pre CBS blueprints to recreate the look, feel, and sound of easily the best period in Fender history. They did this with outstanding detail, down to the rope coated wiring for the pots, using the exact specs of a 1962 precision bass (apart from the paint finish which is Eurethane, not Nitro). If you want to learn more about Fender JV then give it a quick google search, you'll find a lot about the Squire JVs which are incredible instruments, but nothing compares to the Fender JVs, so look for information on Fender JV. Also this finish is very rare in Fender JVs and I haven't seen another one like it in this condition. This is actually one of my favourite basses I've ever owned, the neck feels like a pre CBS neck (I've compared it to my friend's '63 and it's outstandingly close) and the rosewood is beautiful and dark, the playability is incredible, it's light, and the tone is unbeatable. I may withdraw it at anytime as it sure is a bass I would like to keep forever, but I really am looking to invest in a good fretless bass. The condition is very good considering it's a 33 year old instrument and it's travelled around half the world. There are a few subtle dinks as you would expect, there is also a chip in the paint (not in the wood) that is pictured below. The neck itself is almost untouched, and is in very good condition. It's strung with LaBella flats and it has been since I've owned it, you can't beat a P with flats in my opinion.The machine heads are starting to age nicely and they look amazing. Everything works perfectly and I have never had any issues with it at all. The only issue I've had is I've neglected my '69 P due to this bass being on par playability wise and the fact it's tone is outstanding. But you can decide if that's an issue or not... See the photos below, and I'm happy to take more on request. Based in North West London, happy to meet for trying it out etc.