Prime_BASS

At the second hand price of some arays and sterling silver they aren't to be sniffed at. Will the better finish, oiled neck, body contours, and mid EQ be worth it? It's all down to taste. I went from a U.S. SUB to a Ray and I thought so.

i have a bass laying around that I want to add a bridge pickup too. I have no idea what I'm doing and what to get it done fast, cheap and well. However I know you can only have 2 of those options so I'll go with fast and well. How can I get this routed without ruining the surrounding area or needing to refinish?

Genz 9.0 and barefaced super compact. Can get a lot of sounds out of the controls on the genz, along with plug and play ability once the gain is set. And the barefaced is so light you don't need to think and gives more volume than you'll ever need in those kind of environments.

I don't see them making a come back in full, as I'm sure the filings for bankruptcy will have a catch or two. Also at 2.5k upwards still a very niche item, you can spend the same and choose a 5 piece body wood with loads of carves and bells and whistles. You could part up a similar bass for a lot less than the price they are asking.

I'd like to reiterate though that if you like it and it's a pukka Fender Japan you should be happy regardless of age.

[quote name='Bassistclem' timestamp='1415402535' post='2600110'] I paid £650? Probably about right for an 86. I always was lead to believe the mid 80's japanese instruments were more desirable [/quote] I've paid more and less for similar age Fender Japan stuff. I would double check all your stuff first with Fender UK, as you could very well even have a fake on your hands, or even a parts bass.

Do you think you paid more for the item then you would have if it was from the late 90s? My personal experience with both made and crafted in Japan basses is that they are both generally excellent products. Also I wouldn't value a MIJ less than a CIJ or value it higher if it was older. If the bass is indeed a 75 reissue, of Japanese descent, in the condition it was made out to be in and you think you paid a fair price for it then there shouldn't really be any issue. Made in Japan from around 82 till 96/97 means it was made by fujigen, crafted in Japan means it was made by Dyna Gakki, not common before 97 as production hadn't completely changed hands, only some CIJ from earlier than 97 exist due to so,e Fujigen expansions that slowed production. Do you mind telling us what you paid? They reuse the numbers but a MIJ with an A is from 86/87 and a CIJ with an A is 96/97 All in all it's very confusing, some say this and some say that but it's hard to keep track and get proof.

I think chorus is a phasing effect any way coupled with a possible reversing phase issue it may well feel like volume is dropping, try other combinations and cables etc before going a head and spending any money.