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1985 Fender Performer Bass in great shape with an upgraded Stellartone tone pot and OHSC.

The 1985 Fender Performer Bass is a rare Japanese-made short-scale electric bass from Fender’s mid-80s Performer series, known for its unique body shape and versatile pickup configuration.

Type
Electric Bass Guitar

Model
Performer Bass

Manufacturer
Fender

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Era
Vintage

Year of Introduction
1985

Pickups
2 × single-coil pickups

Controls
Master Volume, Master Tone, Pickup selector switch

Notable Features

  • Short-scale design (approx. 32") for a more compact feel
  • Distinctive offset/double-cut body unique to the Performer series
  • Fender Japan craftsmanship from the mid-80s period
  • Simple control layout with wide tonal range via pickup selection
  • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Known for punchy, articulate tone with a slightly warmer short-scale response
  • Produced in relatively low numbers, making it a less common Fender model

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Standard Performer Bass
Finish
  • Gun Metal Blue
Categories
Year
  • 1985 - 1987
Made In
  • Japan
Finish Style
  • Metallic
Model Family
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Blue
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Neck Material
  • Maple
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Body Material
  • Alder
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Active Pickups
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 20

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