Yamaha PB400RA Black 1985
Yamaha PB400RA bass, made in Japan 1985 approx, black. These are an evolution on the perfectly titled 'Pulser Bass' models from the late 70s; basically Yamaha's take on the classic Precision Bass. You get some nice vintage style appointments you only find on the fanciest of Fender models: ash body, spiral saddle bridge, reverse tuners... classy stuff. You also get the slightly unusual but also cool painted neck and headstock; combined with the black-on-black finish and a dark rosewood board, this is all sorts of awesome. Tone-wise, there's a whole lot to like. Heaps of grunt and snap balancing a warm, throaty punch; it's a big fat delight. The feel of these vintage MIJ Yamaha instruments is top notch; the build quality and consistency is exceptional. We love old Yamaha stuff around here, join the coolest club in town and get yourself one.
Model: Yamaha PB400RA Pulser Bass
Made: Japan, 1985
Serial: KPIM063
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple with rosewood board, dot inlays, 34" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 4.425kg
Mods: volume pot replaced
Pickups: Yamaha P-style split-single coil
Accessories: vegan leather bag, original docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples and scuffs on the end, dimples on the top edge and back and some scuffs on the bottom edge and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some play wear on the back. The back has a dent and some rub wear along the back edge as well as scuffs all over the body, nothing nasty. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body. The front has dimples around the bridge, minor scuffs around the whole body and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only