{"product_id":"fender-1985-precision-p-bass-sunburst-mij-w-hsc-1985","title":"Fender 1985 Precision P Bass Sunburst MIJ w\/HSC 1985","description":"\u003cp\u003eFender 1985 Precision P Bass Sunburst MIJ w\/HSC 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJAPANESE-MADE PRECISION COMES FROM A FASCINATING CHAPTER IN THE FENDER STORY! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fender Precision Bass needs almost no introduction: introduced by Leo Fender in 1951, it was the first commercially successful solid-body electric bass and fundamentally changed the way bass could function in a band. By 1985, Fender Japan was producing vintage-inspired Fender instruments at Fujigen, and the Japanese catalog offered a number of Precision Bass models based on classic Fender designs. This sunburst example captures that unmistakable P Bass formula in a vintage-era MIJ instrument, and it comes complete with a hardshell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Precision's reputation was built by some of the greatest bassists in music history. James Jamerson's legendary sunburst Precision was at the heart of the Motown sound. Wrecking Crew legend Carol Kaye was another major figure in the Precision Bass story, putting Fender basses to work on countless hit recordings and helping establish the P Bass as one of the essential sounds of the recording studio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd players such as John Entwistle of The Who, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd, Duck Dunn, Brian Wilson, Dee Dee Ramone, and Sting have all helped demonstrate just how incredibly versatile the P Bass can be. Fender itself describes the Precision as one of the most important and universally recognized bass designs ever created, and in 2026 Fender is celebrating its 75th anniversary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's also something especially appealing about the timing of this bass. 1985 sits right at the beginning of Fender's post-CBS rebuilding era: Fender's sale from CBS was completed in March 1985, and the company was rebuilding its American operation while Fender Japan was already producing highly regarded Fender instruments in Japan. The 1985 Fender Japan catalog included multiple Precision models, including the PB57 and PB62 families, reflecting the company's growing commitment to classic Fender designs. That makes an early-'80s MIJ Fender much more than simply an inexpensive Japanese version of an American bass — it's part of the fascinating period when Fender was rebuilding its identity and Japanese production was becoming an important part of the company's story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great P Bass has never needed complicated electronics or unnecessary decoration — just the right combination of punch, fundamental low end, midrange authority and unmistakable Fender feel. That's why the design has remained a studio and stage standard for 75 years, from Jamerson and Duck Dunn to Entwistle, Waters and Geezer Butler. Add the classic Sunburst finish, 1985 MIJ provenance and hardshell case, and you've got a bass with genuine vintage-era character and a terrific story behind it. Early Fender Japan instruments continue to attract collectors and players precisely because they represent this important transition in Fender history. If you're looking for a vintage Fender Precision with real history, classic looks and the pedigree of one of the most influential bass designs ever created, this is one worth putting into your collection or onto your stage before another one like it disappears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44898228305963,"sku":"MM28305963","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/mountainmusicsite.com\/products\/fender-1985-precision-p-bass-sunburst-mij-w-hsc-1985","provider":"Mountain Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}