soulstar89

I’ve learnt about the tuners, saddles, body woods regarding these old basses but I don’t know how to tell from pictures if it’s a us or jap pick up. how do to figure this out? Would love to learn as sometimes the buy sends pictures of pots and pickups. I don’t know what to look for regarding pickups

This is a low tier model. Can tell by the saddles. Tone knob missing. Also the poles are completely black which is concerning. Probably basswood body. it’s the kind of bass I would have to look at and try before I decide what to do.

Yes roughly. Honestly not much difference in quality. I wouldn’t worry about which factory it was made in as the quality control around that time was more consistent than fender USA. Japan is known for their high-level of craftsmanship.

These are spiral saddles. Saddles are part of the bridge. you notice the have ridges? This allows you to move the string to your desired spacing.

Great physical example

I was confused when you said it went for 827. I literally missed it by a min. It showed 785, with the green sold icon. EBay can be weird sometimes. did you win the bid?

The top MIJ models have bigger tuners with little to no space between each tuner. If it’s a pb62 or pb57 they have spiral saddles. These are the tell tell signs it’s a top model. As in the 70’s fender moved away from spiral saddles the pb70 doesn’t have them. Just the one groove in the centre. If you are happy with an alder body and rosewood neck then you will find them much easier compared to the ash body maple necks. crazy I had no clue about Japanese models but from searching for what I want I have gained this knowledge.

The eBay price is more than on his website. All shops I’ve seen on reverb or eBay do this. Www.bassbro.co.uk get MIJ in. Also the bassgallery in Camden do also. I went to them a couple weeks back. sadly fenderfever is recovering from a acl injury so it’s going to be hard for you to try it out. I really like to try before I buy as necks so different from bass to bass. everytime I’ve been to his workshop it’s been great as I try so many MIJ basses which you can’t over here in uk

I was writing on here and missed it. Went for 785. Oh well wasn’t to be

A lot of people have given some great information. PB a stands for Precision bass. The number is the year it’s modelled on. the pb70 first appeared in 1990. In an ash body maple neck and a Adler body with maple and rosewood options. The pick up output is different to the pb57 and pb62. fenderfever has the both versions new and old. Pb70-us white with black pickguard. It’s Crafted in Japan so it’s made in the tokai factory not fujigen. he also has the 90’s version (ash body, maple neck) pb70’s which are ash body and maple neck are very hard to come by (I’m looking myself). I have gotten to the stage that I either just buy a 70’s fender or a law suit Japanese copy from Greco (pb800) or tokai (can’t remember the model)

It does look ok tbh. Let’s see how the last 10 secs of the bid goes. The collection only seemed a bit questionable but the more I do eBay searches many ask for collection.

Found this and I’m on the fence whether to bid. Ends in 30mins. it’s a squier jv mij p bass from 1984 era. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195945233301?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mzYpxp5hQ8K&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Rn8UiLvPR9K&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I normally check his website everyday. I didn’t see this. I’ll have to check his reverb also. Cheers for sharing

If I pick up a Japan 70’s-80’s model it will be sen (Asian version of ash). If fender 70’s I presume what ever ash they used in the states during the 70’s. from my ears irrespective of the different varieties of ash they have similar characteristics (some more pronounced than others) compared to a different wood. many more variables add to final sound. I just find ash with maple neck/fretboard has a sharper attack. Maybe it reaches the note quicker. Where alder has a softer woolie attack. both great just depends on Your playing intention. I find it interesting that an ash body with full maple neck precision new is a rarity. I went and played a 78 fender ash body maple neck and compared it to a 70’s mij reissue which used basswood for the body. It sounded completely different. Granted you have to factor the pickups and bridge. Thing is the pickup was voice on the 70’s original bass I played.

Old thread but the roger Sadowsky article was gold for me. I have a squier pbass with rosewood fretboard which I am addicted to playing acoustically. I love playing finger style funk and Rogers opinion is in line why I want to purchase an ash body maple neck p bass atm.

Oh never knew about them. I’ll add this shop to my list. Cheers.

Very true. If it was paul Jackson’s ex bass it would be already be in my house taking the spare room lol. The one you was after is a 72 also. Which site is this from?

I agree with both of your. This is the exact combo I’m after but I refuse to spend that kind of money tbh. It is funny how the 70’s pbass neck profile feels so at home compared to the early 60’s.

Yep. it was a artist bass. Probably why it was more. 77 my mistake https://www.wunjoguitars.com/products/1977-fender-precision-bass-ex-katrina-and-the-waves

Wow really? I was in wunjo guitars in Denmark street yesterday trying a 78 p bass which was £3495. loved it, played like a finger funk machine 😍. Didn’t like that the Tone control never stopped either side. The price was another put off also

Wow how things has changed lol

Glad you are on the road to recovery bud. I just saw your video on YouTube regarding this build. Found it rather interesting so I will follow the progress. hope you are well