Hi
New to the forum, found it in a search for the origin of this un-named precision copy. I'm hoping that a 70's/80's Japanese copies expert (loads I'm sure :-) can identify this old precision rip-off for the sake of my satisfaction/sanity.
I have had this bass since 1985ish. It cost me £60
It's a Fender Precision copy, and began life as a 3 tone S/B maple neck, tortoiseshell pickguard (it's now black but we don't talk about that).
It has 'Made In Japan' on the neck plate.
It has a sticker on the back of the neck with No. 814410.
It has a plywood body and it is HEAVY
It is a very accurate copy (as in most fender parts will retro-fit)
It came with all the chrome covers.
The neck is unbelievably thick! (but nice, or at least I like it)
The neck has a maple cap
It had no logo when I bought it (and never had! No finish has been removed) it currently sports a F logo (I don't intend to ever sell it though so let's not go into the politics)
It was S/H when I bought it so must be older than mid 80's
I remember seeing another identical one for sale back in the late 80's, again with no logo.
It has no other distinguishing marks.
It sounds V NICE.
Other people I've contacted have ruled out Fender Japan(Fujigen)/Squier, Tokai and Greco
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
Ron
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