(SOLD) History MMBJ Mini Bass Lake Placid Blue 2002
History MMJB mini jazz, lake placid blue, made in Japan 2002. History does does well in Japan, it's all made by the iconic Fujigen Gakki factory and sold through the Shimamura group of stores. In 2002, History released a 'kids catalog', with two bass models and three electric guitars, all in small sizes. The fun thing about this: it's not a toy, it's a really great instrument. It's got Gotoh tuners, a quality intonatable bridge, great fretwork, proper tonewoods... it really is like a scaled down version of a proper Jazz Bass. We've got it strung with 38-85 strings and tuned A to C, like the top four strings on a six string bass. The neck is a 24.75" scale with a standard 38mm nut, so it's comfy and fun and small-hand friendly without being too cramped for full sized humans. The tone is dark and warm, but there's plenty of snap and clarity on the top end to make sure your notes don't get lost. The blue looks great too, it's very summery. This piqued my curiosity, I had to give it a go, and I'm glad I did: it's good old fashioned fun.
Model: History SH-BP4/R
Made: Japan, 2002, Fujigen plant (serial B020696)
Finish: lake placid blue
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 12" radius, 24.75" scale, 38mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 2.250kg
Mods: none
Pickup: angled 8-pole single coil x2
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dimples on the top horn and bottom corner near the jack. The sides have dimples in the elbow area and some scuffs near the jack. The front has some dimples in the elbow area and some scuffs around the bridge, as well as some light scuffs aroudn the pickups from play. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 38/85 Moonshiners strings, tuned C-G-D-A, like the top four strings on a six string bass