{"product_id":"greco-mercury-bass-1978-uni-3191977","title":"Greco Mercury Bass Vintage MIJ Electric Bass Natural Ash 1978 w\/ Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a vintage Greco Mercury Bass made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished in a beautiful natural ash finish, this Mercury Bass captures the classic look and feel of late-1970s Japanese craftsmanship. These early Greco basses have developed a strong following for their solid construction, comfortable necks, and vintage-inspired tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bass has recently been cleaned, restrung, and professionally set up. It plays well and is structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, it shows honest play wear throughout from decades of use. Expect scattered scratches, dings, finish wear, oxidation on some of the hardware, and general cosmetic aging consistent with a vintage instrument. The wear gives it plenty of character without affecting its playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck plate is stamped \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL782831\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, dating the instrument to \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. It features the original open-gear tuners, vintage-style bridge, rosewood fingerboard, and split-coil pickup. The ash body has particularly attractive grain that really stands out under the natural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a great-playing vintage Japanese bass that's becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially in its original natural finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCase: Hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale Length: 34“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.59“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFret Wear: 8\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (4th): .1“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction at 12F (1st): .07“\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9lbs 1oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: 7.5\/10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool Factor: 11 out of 10\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSA Seller, check my feedback to see how I value my customers and see my other listings for more rare Japanese Guitars and other unique gear! I use recycled packaging for reduced environmental impact and ship all items 100% insured against loss or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal Use (Bin) - PA-4-2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047284855148,"sku":"UNI-3191977","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/9378\/2636\/files\/3422726f-eeb8-4701-93ee-45d02d9301c9.jpg?v=1784430519","url":"https:\/\/japaneseguitarcompany.com\/products\/greco-mercury-bass-1978-uni-3191977","provider":"Japanese Guitar Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}