History SZ-P2M Candy Apple Red 2003
History SZ-P2M, candy apple red, made in Japan 2003. History is a house brand for major Japanese music retailers Shimamura. They're made at the famous Fujigen Gakki factory, the folks behind Ibanez Prestige these days as well as Fender Japan from 1982-97. This is a great little medium scale P bass: it's got a slim comfy neck with a 32" scale and a slightly undersized body, and it weighs in at a blissful 3.5kg. It might be a little small, but it packs heaps of tonal punch: fast and full attack with a lovely rounded low end and a snappy treble. The finish has a cool pearl shimmer, and the matching headstock really makes it pop. If you're coming over to bass from guitar, this will feel super comfy and familiar, or if you're after a bass that's lightweight and super playable but still delivers the goods this will surely hit the spot.
Model: History SZ-P2M
Made: Japan, 2003, Fujigen plant (serial I030191)
Finish: candy apple red, thin gloss urethane, 3-ply mint guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 10" radius, 34" scale, 40mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.490kg
Mods: none
Pickup: History VPA-1 split single-coil
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples on the elbow area and some scuffs in the bottom corner, no major marks. The sides have no major marks, just some dimples in the elbow area. The front has some dimples behind the bridge and in the elbow area as well as standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
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, 8/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Description
History SZ-P2M, candy apple red, made in Japan 2003. History is a house brand for major Japanese music retailers Shimamura. They're made at the famous Fujigen Gakki factory, the folks behind Ibanez Prestige these days as well as Fender Japan from 1982-97. This is a great little medium scale P bass: it's got a slim comfy neck with a 32" scale and a slightly undersized body, and it weighs in at a blissful 3.5kg. It might be a little small, but it packs heaps of tonal punch: fast and full attack with a lovely rounded low end and a snappy treble. The finish has a cool pearl shimmer, and the matching headstock really makes it pop. If you're coming over to bass from guitar, this will feel super comfy and familiar, or if you're after a bass that's lightweight and super playable but still delivers the goods this will surely hit the spot.
Model: History SZ-P2M
Made: Japan, 2003, Fujigen plant (serial I030191)
Finish: candy apple red, thin gloss urethane, 3-ply mint guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 10" radius, 34" scale, 40mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.490kg
Mods: none
Pickup: History VPA-1 split single-coil
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and top edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples on the elbow area and some scuffs in the bottom corner, no major marks. The sides have no major marks, just some dimples in the elbow area. The front has some dimples behind the bridge and in the elbow area as well as standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
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, 8/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
