1981 Westminster Japan (Matsumoku) Jazz Bass (Sunburst)

1981 Westminster Japan (Matsumoku) Jazz Bass (Sunburst)Made by the famous Matsumoku factory in Japan during what seems to be Feb 1980, this is a Westminster branded jazz bass that's modelled of the 70's Fender design. Featuring block inlays and cream binding on the rosewood fingerboard, this one has a really tidy three tone sunburst finish and weighs a very reasonable 3. 3kg's. Recent setup and service and it's playing well. Some binding near the fretboard was reglued by a tech before we received the

A very geometric compact body with a contoured leg cutout for comfortable seated playing

Made in the Tokai factory

Two piece Southern White Ash body with a slim maple neck and ebony fretboard (22 frets)

Restrung and given a full professional setup prior to listing

Painted ash body with a maple neck (7

The SG-1 produces a volume swell that automatically ramps up the input volume (much like the volume knob on a guitar or a volume pedal)

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with personality and comfort

Custom fabricated parts include Filtertron style pickups

Electronics were flushed and lubed

block inlays)

Great vintage condition with only light wear as pictured