1979 Fernandes FPM-80 “Bomber Bass” Vintage Neck Through Double P Bass Natural

Up for sale, a 1979 Fernandes FPM-80 “Bomber Bass” in near-mint condition and in perfect working order. Particularly rare and only produced from roughly 1978-80, this bass features exceptional Japanese craftsmanship with a rich, broad acoustic tone and smooth, rumbling low end accentuated by the punch and articulation of the split coil pickups. An absolutely thunderous sounding instrument, the large brass saddles and aluminum nut increase the top end articulation, and the seven-ply maple/walnut neck through construction yields incredible sustain, with the midrange complexity and heft offered by the ash body wings. The bass weighs 9lbs 10oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, comfortable action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple/mahogany (five-piece)
-Shape: Chunky C, measuring .885” 1st fret, 1.055” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 9 1/2“ radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 5/8”, aluminum
-Headstock: Fernandes “stone” logo
-Tuners: Clover button
-Serialization: 9-prefix (1979)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Ash (body wings)
-Pickups: L-6001 split coil (N), ceramic split coil (B, replacement)
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone
-Harness: Noble pots
-Hardware: Toploader bridge with brass saddles, flat-top knurled knobs (replacement)

The gloss Natural finish shows only faint buckle scuffing central to the back and just a few minor dings on the body. The gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth.

A padded gigbag is included.