PLEASE NOTE! This instrument is presented as a pre-sale item. It will undergo luthier work, including, among other things, polishing of the finish, refurbishment of the metal parts and shielding of the electronics. Depending on the assessment of the neck geometry, the original frets will receive an advanced levelling and polishing, or – if levelling (planing) of the fingerboard proves necessary – the instrument will receive a completely new set of frets. The final price includes the above work. This listing does not constitute a commercial offer within the meaning of Article 66 § 1 of the Polish Civil Code.

About the instrument

The Fender Precision Bass PB62-75 is a Japanese bass guitar produced between 1984 and 1987 at the FujiGen Gakki factory (serial number with the “E” prefix, “Made in Japan” designation). The model is a reissue of the 1962 Precision Bass from the mid-price variant of the Fender Japan catalogue of the time. The instrument presented here has a Vintage White finish, a basswood body, a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Fender Japan was established in March 1982 as a joint venture between Fender and the Japanese companies Kanda Shokai and Yamano Gakki; production was initially entrusted to the FujiGen Gakki factory. In the second half of the 1990s, manufacturing was taken over by Dyna Gakki (and temporarily also Tokai), and from 1997 the serial number decals bore the “Crafted in Japan” designation, which around 2007–2008 was once again replaced by “Made in Japan”. The instrument is currently being prepared and will undergo the scheduled luthier service in our workshop before being released.

Technical specification

• Manufacturer: Fender Japan
• Model: PB62-75 (Reissue ’62)
• Year: 1984–1987 (E series, Made in Japan)
• Body: Basswood
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: Vintage Style (planned levelling and polishing / new frets if required)
• Pickup: 1x Fender Vintage Split-Coil Precision
• Electronics: Passive (1x Volume, 1x Tone)
• Bridge: Vintage Style
• Cosmetic condition: Pre-sale / 8 out of 10 (see description)
• Finish: Vintage White (VWH)
• Weight: 3.73 kg

Body and construction

The solid body is made of basswood. The instrument has a Vintage White lacquer finish. A traditional Bolt-on construction with the classic four-bolt neck joint is used. In line with the terms of the pre-sale, the finish and wooden components will be cleaned and polished in our workshop, and the electronics cavities will be shielded.

Neck and playability

The maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard. The Vintage Style frets are original. Depending on the assessment of the neck geometry, the original frets will undergo a thorough levelling and polishing, or – should the fingerboard require levelling (planing) – the instrument will receive entirely new frets. This will ensure correct intonation and appropriate string action along the entire length of the fingerboard. The fingerboard surface will be cleaned and conditioned.

Sound

The instrument is fitted with a single split-coil pickup (Split-Coil) – the factory Fender Vintage Split-Coil Precision – in a passive circuit with Volume and Tone potentiometers.

• Character: The combination of a basswood body and a split-coil pickup produces the classic PB-type frequency response, with a clear midrange and a well-defined low end.
• Dynamics: The passive electronics respond proportionally to the force of articulation, both with fingerstyle and pick playing. The scheduled servicing of the circuit and shielding of the electronics cavities will reduce susceptibility to ambient noise.

Additional information

• This example comes from the first period of Fender Japan’s operation (FujiGen Gakki production, “Made in Japan” designation), preceding the introduction of the “Crafted in Japan” decals in 1997.
• The “E” prefix in the serial number, combined with the “Made in Japan” designation, dates the production of this example to 1984–1987, in accordance with Fender’s official reference for Japanese instruments.
• In the Fender Japan designation system, the number after the hyphen corresponded to the list price in thousands of yen (e.g. “-53” = 53,000 JPY), and the “US” suffix denoted the use of Fender USA pickups; the same model was offered concurrently in several price variants differing in specification.
• The bass is offered on a pre-sale basis, which allows this particular instrument to be reserved before the full luthier work in our workshop has been completed.

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Style PB – steel construction with adjustable saddles, allowing intonation and string height to be set. As part of the scope of work, the hardware will be cleaned and refurbished, and the bridge will receive a full adjustment of intonation and string height.
• Tuners: Original tuning machines. The hardware will be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated to ensure tuning stability.

Condition

• Technical condition: The instrument is currently being prepared for playing (pre-sale). Once the scheduled luthier work has been completed, it will be fully functional both mechanically and electronically.
• Cosmetic condition: We rate the cosmetic condition at 8 out of 10. The guitar shows signs of use consistent with its age – details are visible in the photographs.
• Setup and modifications: The scheduled service work includes: setup (truss rod, string action and intonation adjustment), fret cleaning and polishing or – if required – fingerboard planing with a refret, cleaning and polishing of wooden and metal parts, servicing and shielding of the electronics.

Why choose this instrument

• FujiGen Gakki production: An example from the 1980s, from the period in which Fender Japan instruments were made by the FujiGen factory – valued for its consistent build quality.
• Low weight: The basswood body translates into a weight of 3.73 kg, which is low for a PB-type instrument.
• Pre-sale offer: Purchasing on a pre-sale basis makes it possible to reserve this particular instrument and receive it directly upon completion of the luthier work in our workshop.
• Comprehensive service: Within the agreed price, the bass will undergo all the scheduled preparatory work, which eliminates the need for any additional investment after collection.