1985 Fernandes Japan FPB-PJ120 PJ Precision Bass w/EMG's (Candy Apple Red)

1985 Fernandes Japan FPB-PJ120 PJ Precision Bass w/EMG's (Candy Apple Red)One of the flagship models from the 1985 Fernandes Japan catalog. The Fernandes FPB PJ120 features a solid alder body bolted to a maple neck with a dark rosewood fingerboard, this one weighs 4. 3kg's. Factory loaded with a diecast bridge system, active EMG pickups and a brass nut, other than a new 9v battery clip this one appears all original. Given a restring and basic setup prior to listing, the neck is straight and the truss adjusts well, the frets

The neckplate appears to be from a Fender American Vintage model with a V serial

There's a brand new custom aged celluloid pickguard installed along with new nut and a recent refret

slight soft V profile)

loaded with a 5-way selector and HSH pickups (Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in the neck

The bass guitar's mahogany body produces crisp tone with plenty of heavy bass for that signature Detroit Rock City sound

feels and sounds exactly like the Japanese SA models

it plays smoothly with a pair of straight necks with plenty of life left in the frets

Given a full professional setup prior to listing so it's good to go

And the satin black finish is understated

Mahogany body with a lightly carved maple top

Neck Profile: Medium Oval

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