Introduction
Although the Fender Japan Hybrid II Precision Bass is no longer listed on the Fender website, it is still available worldwide. In Malaysia, for example, a new one costs around RM 4,900. The Made in Japan Hybrid II series is advertised as "incorporating almighty modern specs that do not choose the player or music genre, while maintaining the vintage look." Among the noteworthy features of this Hybrid II Precision Bass (Serial Number JD24021470) are a Custom Voiced Single-Coil pickup with staggered pole pieces, an alder body, a one-piece maple neck, and a hidden sustain block under the vintage-style bridge.
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| Hybrid II Precision Bass - Front |
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| Hybrid II Precision Bass - Back |
The Body
Body Shape: Precision Bass®
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane, Black
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| Alder Body - Front |
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| Alder Body - Back |
The Headstock
Headstock Logo: Vintage-Style "Spaghetti"
String Retainer: Vintage-Style Disc
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Open Gear
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
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| Headstock Face |
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| Spaghetti Logo and Disc String Retainer |
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| Truss Rod Access Channel |
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| Back of Headstock |
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| Serial Number |
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| Vintage-Style Tuning Machines |
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| Close-Up of A and E Tuning Machines |
Neck and Fretboard
Neck Construction: One-Piece Maple, Bolt-On
Neck Plate: Four-Bolt
Neck Profile: Modern "C"
Neck Finish: Back - Satin Urethane, Front - Gloss Urethane
Nut Material: Bone
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
No. of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot
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| Back of Neck - Satin Finish |
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| Skunk Stripe |
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| One-Piece Construction |
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| Four-Bolt Neck Plate |
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| Bone Nut |
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| Fretboard - Gloss Finish |
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| Black Dot Fretboard Inlays |
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| Black Side Dots |
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| Fretboard Extension |
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| Close-Up of Narrow Tall Frets |
Body-Mounted Hardware
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: Three-Ply Metallic Black/White/Black
Bridge: Four-Saddle Vintage-Style, Sustain Block
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| Upper Horn Strap Button |
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| Rear End Strap Button |
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| Fender Hybrid II Sticker |
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| Pickguard is Three-Ply |
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| Close-Up of Black Metallic Top Ply |
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| Bridge - Top |
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| Bridge - Back |
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| Bridge - Left Side |
Pickup and Controls
Pickup: Hybrid II Custom Voiced Single-Coil P Bass®
Controls : Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
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| Hybrid II Pickup - Front |
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| Hybrid II Pickup - Back |
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| Hybrid II Pickup - Left Side |
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| Hybrid II Pickup - Right Side |
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| Output Jack and Control Knobs |
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| Close-Up of Control Knobs |
