ead Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) 1983 Squier 57RI Precison bass JV67XXX If you can’t afford an original early Fender Precision bass, how about this one? It’s a gorgeous 1983 JV serial numbered Squier Precision Bass, made in Japan to the specs/blueprint of pre-CBS Fender. The bass has the classic reverse tuners with the small rivet holding the elephant ear, a bridge with threaded saddles and cloth-covered wiring. The pickups have the raised pole pieces under the A string and that I think makes it a 57RI bass. That having been said, the neck is lovely, quite shallow with a vintage feel without the width and ‘clubbiness’ of the 50s P basses. The nut width is 43mm. The bass weighs in at 8lbs 6oz by my digital scales (3.8kgs in modern speak) so nice and light for those long gigs. The bass is equipped with a clean, maple board, vintage frets and a nice low action. The truss rod has plenty of play. The bass comes with the extra BWB pickguard for that classic black/black/maple look. The original white pickguard is of course included. I believe everything on the bass to be original. The bass has a couple of small scars that I have tried to photograph and that give it that 40-year old natural mojo. This really is a lovely vintage-quality collectible bass for not much money. Sorry no trades. The bass comes with a hardcase that is also a little roadworn but functional and will protect the instrument. I've tried to capture the dings, but the light scratches on the back elude me. Gloss back is tricky to photograph. Pickup is definitely preferred but I will also be happy to meet half way (within reason). Last resort would be a courier. Here are a few pics. Let me know if you want any more detail on anything, or indeed if you have any questions. Thanks for looking in. # Edited March 10, 2023 by ead 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 (edited) Gosh that’s a beauty Alain! Urgh - pm sent Edited March 10, 2023 by ash 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Love it! Great price for a JV too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 And sold. Thanks for the massive interest peeps. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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