{"product_id":"1979-fender-pj-natural-modded","title":"1979 Fender PJ Natural (Modded)","description":"\u003cp\u003e1979 Fender PJ Natural (Modded)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 9.4 lbs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9.4 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Original Hardshell Case \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1979 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good with some scratching\/dings\/wear throughout. Handful of indentations along the side of the bass.  Fair amount of pick guard scratching.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTech Notes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned\/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Frets have been worn down slightly\/leveled in the past, but still have plenty of life and are properly crowned. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium. Very minor fret buzz when digging in harder on the D\/G string frets 7+. Fantastic feeling\/sounding instrument with a long life ahead of it. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMods\/Repairs\/Issues: \u003cbr\u003e- Non Original Bridge Badass Bridge II\u003cbr\u003e- No Ashtray, Pickup Cover, Thumb Rest. \u003cbr\u003e- Non Original Pickups (EMG PJ Active Set) \u003cbr\u003e- Original Pickups not included.\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge Pickup cavity was routed to accommodate pickup.\u003cbr\u003e- 9V battery space routed underneath pickguard in control cavity.\u003cbr\u003e- Small crack between A\/D strings on nut stabilized. No issue. \u003cbr\u003e- Non OG Pots (originals in case). \u003cbr\u003e- Neck Shim required to achieve proper angle for setup.\u003cbr\u003e- 2 seized saddle height adjustment screws required replacing the E\/A string saddles with a new set of Badass Bridge replacements. Remaining new saddles (D\/G) and old saddles (E\/A) in case. \u003cbr\u003e- Tiny neck pocket crack on Low E side is purely cosmetic and no issue. \u003cbr\u003e- Case straps have been stretched and don't hold it open. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Original Pot codes date to 1977 (1377304)\u003cbr\u003e- Headstock Serial dates to 1977\/1978\u003cbr\u003e- Sticker on body under neck pickup indicates 1979. \u003cbr\u003e- To the best of our knowledge it appears this bass was finally assembled in 1979 with some left over parts used. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNeck Profile: Medium C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNeck Thickness: \u003c\/span\u003e1st: 0.98\" \/ 12th: 0.99\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNut Width: 1.65\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eScale Length: 34\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElectronics Layout: Volume x1, Volume x1, Tone x1. 9V battery under pick guard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePickups: EMG PJ Active Pickup Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eString Gauge: 45 - 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eString Spacing: 19mm (string to string at bridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTools Included: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and\/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eINDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHEAR A LIVE DEMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__description\"\u003eExperience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50258444550383,"sku":"S759634","price":2599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2098\/2901\/files\/S759634-1.jpg?v=1787335077","url":"https:\/\/ish.guitars\/products\/1979-fender-pj-natural-modded","provider":"Ish Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}