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Up for sale, a 1983 Squier by Fender Precision Bass model SPB-50 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This JV-serialized Precision Bass was made at the Fujigen factory early in the second year of Fender Japan production, when the quality between the Squier and Fender brands was virtually indistinguishable, with the Squier brand used for models exported outside Japan (the “EX” factory stamp is retained on the neck heel).
This uncommon model was part of the “Japanese Vintage” (JV) line, which only lasted from 1982-84, prized for its quality and adherence to vintage spec. Featuring an alder body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fretboard, this bass has a bold, authoritative acoustic response, providing an ideal platform for the SQP-2 split-coil pickup. This pickup delivers thump and low-end heft, balanced by sweet treble growl, particularly round and rumbling with the Tone knob rolled back to taste. This Precision Bass weighs 8lbs 14oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 7 1/4“ vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1.650" (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Long stem, clover button, full-size baseplates, reverse-geared (vintage-spec)
-Serialization: JV-prefix on neck plate, “Made in Japan” on headstock face
-Factory Markings: Neck heel pencil dated 5-30-83
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: SQP-2 split coil x1
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to February, 1983
-Hardware: Bridge with spiral (threaded) saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: Four-ply “tomato soup” red tortoise pickguard (replacement)
The gloss Black finish exhibits faint buckle wear, light pick wear on top extending beyond the pickguard edge, and some small dings on the body as a whole. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A modern hardshell case with a zippered exterior is included, along with the original pickguard.
This uncommon model was part of the “Japanese Vintage” (JV) line, which only lasted from 1982-84, prized for its quality and adherence to vintage spec. Featuring an alder body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fretboard, this bass has a bold, authoritative acoustic response, providing an ideal platform for the SQP-2 split-coil pickup. This pickup delivers thump and low-end heft, balanced by sweet treble growl, particularly round and rumbling with the Tone knob rolled back to taste. This Precision Bass weighs 8lbs 14oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .955” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, 7 1/4“ vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1.650" (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Long stem, clover button, full-size baseplates, reverse-geared (vintage-spec)
-Serialization: JV-prefix on neck plate, “Made in Japan” on headstock face
-Factory Markings: Neck heel pencil dated 5-30-83
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: SQP-2 split coil x1
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to February, 1983
-Hardware: Bridge with spiral (threaded) saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: Four-ply “tomato soup” red tortoise pickguard (replacement)
The gloss Black finish exhibits faint buckle wear, light pick wear on top extending beyond the pickguard edge, and some small dings on the body as a whole. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A modern hardshell case with a zippered exterior is included, along with the original pickguard.
