C Crimbo New member Joined Jan 28, 2024 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Jan 28, 2024 #1 I have been offered a bass I really like but wish to check it out as the seller says it is a Japanese build serial number C096589 picture attached. It looks nice but is it genuine please? Attachments s-l1600 (1).jpg 102.3 KB · Views: 0 s-l1600 (2).jpg 257 KB · Views: 0 s-l1600 (3).jpg 124.9 KB · Views: 0 s-l1600 (4).jpg 115.6 KB · Views: 0 s-l1600.jpg 152.2 KB · Views: 0
I have been offered a bass I really like but wish to check it out as the seller says it is a Japanese build serial number C096589 picture attached. It looks nice but is it genuine please?
Sigmania Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined May 14, 2012 Messages 15,909 Reaction score 2,696 Location NC, USA Jan 28, 2024 #2 Chinese. Made in 2009. So the seller is either ill informed or trying to deceive you. Chinese models are lower spec and less expensive builds. But they can still be decent guitars.
Chinese. Made in 2009. So the seller is either ill informed or trying to deceive you. Chinese models are lower spec and less expensive builds. But they can still be decent guitars.
Sigmania Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined May 14, 2012 Messages 15,909 Reaction score 2,696 Location NC, USA Jan 28, 2024 #3 So it is a 2009 AJB40 YSR 2010 catalog
Sigmania Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined May 14, 2012 Messages 15,909 Reaction score 2,696 Location NC, USA Jan 28, 2024 #4 Body is basswood. A MIJ version would have an alder or ash body.
