2002 Fender PB70-US ’70 Reissue Precision Bass, Black (CIJ)
Year: 2002 – 2003
Finish/Color: Black
Made in: Japan (CIJ / Crafted in Japan)
Factory/Plant: Fujigen Gakki
Side stories: Shipped with US-made vintage style pickups.
The “PB70-US” designation indicates this bass came factory-equipped with American-made vintage-style pickups – a hybrid spec that combined Japanese craftsmanship with US electronics. This Black finish example has seen real stage duty with MAWIC, proving its workhorse credentials beyond collector status.
Part of the PB70 bass collection – see all eight, with specs, neck-stamp dating and the MIJ/CIJ differences, in the Fender Japan PB70 guide.
See what an on-site setup session looks like – read the setup story.
Reported sighting: The 2002 Fender PB70-US ’70 Reissue Precision Bass, Black (CIJ) have been spotted.
In action (Midtfyns Festival), on MAWIC duty
In action (Musikhuset Posten), on MAWIC duty
