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1989 Fender PB70, 8lbs, 2-Piece Ash Body, 70's Precision Bass, Natural

1989 Fender PB70, 8lbs, 2-Piece Ash Body, 70's Precision Bass, Natural

$1,799.00 USD
$1,799.00 USD
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1989 Fender Japan PB70 in Natural (NAT) finish with 2-piece center seam ash body.

From the first year of production, this is the lightest example I have ever seen at 8.16lbs. It also has a very dark slab rosewood fretboard, and subtlety flamed maple neck.

Manufactured at the Fujigen factory in Japan. “F” serial prefix; pots dated 1989.

100% fully functional.

Note: Take it with a grain of salt, but this was purchased from the original owner in Japan, who claimed they bought it in 1987 for ¥130,000, nearly double what the catalog model retailed for. (The PB70 did not appear in catalog until Autumn 1990.)

Set up with 45-105 strings, playing well up and down the neck with proper intonation.

Includes vintage Shimokura Music faux-leather gig bag.

Specifications

- Light ash body (2-piece, center seam)
- Maple neck with slab rosewood fretboard
- 7.25" radius
- Slim oval neck profile
- Original PB-Vintage pickup
- Nut measures 1.588"
- Neck depth measures .820" at the first fret, and .920" at the twelfth fret
- 8.16lbs

Condition

Cosmetically the 37+ year old instrument is in very good shape, with various minor dings, scratches, and finish wear commensurate with age. Chrome hardware has patina. Pickguard has pick markings from play. Minor chips at tip of headstock.

Slender vintage style frets have minimal wear, primarily on the first few frets. Back of neck has several small dings and scratches, which are not distracting while playing.

Modifications

- Additional string tree

Return Policy

All instruments are sold as-described and cannot be returned unless they arrive in a condition different from how it was described and/or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and accessories.

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