Another mysterious bass

[Nickman]

Hello everyone.
I've owned this bass for over 30-35 years (I can't remember exactly).
Do any of you have any idea what model/year it could be?
Serial number is 1015774.
Regards Chris

 

[Sigmania]

1981 JB80R MR

JB = Jazz bass
80 = 80,000 yen price
R = rosewood fretboard
MR = metallic red

That’s a really nice bass. I’ll find the specs from the catalog.

 

[Sigmania]

1981 Flat Top catalog

 

[Sigmania]

Note that “veneer” in the translation does not mean thin laminate as it does in the west.

The body is solid 2 piece alder.

Metallic red. Lacquer finish.

4 screw reverse wound Kluson style tuners.

 

[Nickman]

1981 JB80R MR

JB = Jazz bass
80 = 80,000 yen price
R = rosewood fretboard
MR = metallic red

That’s a really nice bass. I’ll find the specs from the catalog.

Great job. Thank you so much. (I had a hunch, but wasn't sure.)

 

[Sigmania]

You’re welcome. Super cool bass. Don’t see many of those. The lower priced ones like the JB45 are way more common.

 

[NigelJones]

I have one of these - it's exactly the same! I got it in a terrible condition but for a great price - I took it totally all apart, cleaned all the parts, and it needed a setup as the neck was bowed! Even the scratch plate is the same. It's a brilliant bass - I often use it for gigging and the sound it brilliant, but it's a bit heavy at 4.27kg/9.5lbs - I sometimes use Sandberg Superlight basses when I'm feeling lazy!!

I agree with all the comments above it really is a great bass!

 

[bluejeannot]

Nitro finished ,very nice Fender custom shop quality.