RARE - Squier 1980's 32" medium scale Precision - * SOLD * £500 Cardiff

[Marc S]

For sale ONLY, this beautiful bass is a very rare beast. Dating from the mid 80's - it's an "A" series MIJ Squier, intended for the Japan market only, rare in 32" scale, rarer still in this unusual finish. The body is scaled down in size, and in proportion to the neck. So it's light (from memory, around 3.5kg).

 

The colour is something else. It's a dark green metallic finish, and the metallic components have a dichroic effect - this means the colour changes depending on the lighting & viewpoint. Sometimes it's dark green, sometimes purple, or blue/purple, & sometimes black.

 

The bass is a typical high quality Fender Japan instrument. It sounds just like a P as you'd expect, and the neck is slender with a lovely "feel" to it. 

 

The only downside... There is a small "split" in the wood, by the E string tuner. It's a few mm long, it's not deep - it looks like a previous owner overtightened one of the screws. I got Cardiff luthier Dave Dearnaley to check it out - he carefully cleaned out the split and put some glue into it. He told me it's a very strong glue he uses for his custom guitar builds and DB & violin neck repairs. I have reflected this repair in the asking price.

 

The body work / finish is excellent, especially given its age. There's hardly a mark on it. The scratchplate has slightly yellowed. I will include a nicely padded gigbag. Currently strung with rounds (Dunlop, I think).

 

NO TRADES please - I need to thin the herd. Collection only, from Cardiff - I prefer not to post such a lovely bass. (But I may be able to meet you somewhere convenient. I have a decent battery powered amp.)

[Beedster]

Lovely, seems rather underpriced for a 40 year-old MIJ Squier to me Marc? Good luck either way  

[Marc S]

Neck plate and small split.

[Marc S]

Just now, Beedster said:

Lovely, seems rather underpriced for a 40 year-old MIJ Squier to me Marc? Good luck either way  

Yes, I know what you mean @Beedster - I have tried to reflect the issue with the small split. The repair is solid though... 

If it weren't for that - the asking price would be higher.

[Jono Bolton]

What are the holes by the bridge?

[Marc S]

15 minutes ago, Jono Bolton said:

What are the holes by the bridge?

I assume they were for an ashtray type bridge cover.

[Marc S]

Apologies for this, but uploading images is taking ages today. So I'm having to add just 1 or 2 at a time.

[therealting]

I have one of these in white, purchased off @Rumple on this very forum. It’s a phenomenal bass. If I could justify a second I would have this one!

[borntohang]

Oh wow, that's incredible and I'm touring in Bristol in a couple of weeks too... Would you take a deposit to keep it on hold?

[Marc S]

Drop me a PM if you're interested. I'm happy to put it on hold.