Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Fender Japan Hybrid II Precision Bass

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.



Hybrid II Precision Bass - Front

Hybrid II Precision Bass - Back



The Body       

Body Shape: Precision Bass®
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane, Black



Alder Body - Front

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 



Headstock Face

Spaghetti Logo and Disc String Retainer

Truss Rod Access Channel

Back of Headstock

Serial Number

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

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



Back of Neck - Satin Finish

Skunk Stripe

One-Piece Construction

Four-Bolt Neck Plate

Bone Nut

Fretboard - Gloss Finish

Black Dot Fretboard Inlays

Black Side Dots

Fretboard Extension

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



Upper Horn Strap Button

Rear End Strap Button

Fender Hybrid II Sticker

Pickguard is Three-Ply

Close-Up of Black Metallic Top Ply

Bridge - Top

Bridge - Back

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



Hybrid II Pickup - Front

Hybrid II Pickup - Back

Hybrid II Pickup - Left Side

Hybrid II Pickup - Right Side

Output Jack and Control Knobs

Close-Up of Control Knobs




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