{"product_id":"1994-fender-mij-precision-bass-lyte-fretless-montego-black","title":"1994 Fender MIJ Precision Bass Lyte Fretless – Montego Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hidden gem from Fender Japan, this 1994 Precision Bass Lyte combines a lightweight, sculpted body, active P\/J electronics and a beautifully executed professional fretless conversion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in Japan in 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMontego Black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessionally converted to fretless\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive P\/J pickup configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes its original Fender-branded molded hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fender Precision Bass Lyte is one of those hidden gems from Fender Japan. It takes the foundation of the classic P-Bass and reworks it into something lighter, sleeker and more sculpted, with a deeply contoured body, additional cutaway carving, P\/J pickup configuration, active electronics and a high-mass bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Montego Black example dates to 1994 — and what a year to come from. \u003cem\u003eSuperunknown\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIll Communication\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePurple\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJar of Flies\u003c\/em\u003e, Weezer's \u003cem\u003eBlue Album\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Downward Spiral\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDookie\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSouthernplayalisticadillacmuzik\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eReady to Die\u003c\/em\u003e all landed that year. Not a bad soundtrack for a Japanese Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt some point in its life, this Precision Bass Lyte was professionally converted to fretless, and the workmanship is excellent. The frets were cleanly removed and the slots carefully filled, leaving subtle lines across the rosewood fingerboard that provide useful visual reference points. It's a beautifully executed conversion — done so well that when we first inspected the bass, we thought it was a factory fretless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's where this bass gets really fun. The fretless neck brings slides, movement and expressive phrasing into the equation, while the P\/J pickup combination and active EQ give you plenty of room to shape the sound — from warm, rounded lows to punchier, more articulate tones. The bass is currently strung with flatwound strings, a natural pairing with the fretless fingerboard that adds to its smooth feel and warm, rounded character. Slide into some seriously phat grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lyte also doesn't feel like a standard Precision Bass strapped on. Its smaller, heavily sculpted body sits differently against you, with the deep contours and extra cutaway carving contributing to the lightweight, comfortable feel that gave the series its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a seriously cool piece of '90s Fender Japan — a hidden-gem Precision design made even better by a beautifully executed fretless conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJapanese-made Fender Precision Bass Lyte from 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight, deeply contoured basswood body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaple neck with rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional fretless conversion with filled fret lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurrently strung with flatwound strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP\/J pickup configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eActive electronics with onboard EQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-mass bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll original with the exception of the fretless conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal Fender-branded molded hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision Bass Lyte\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montego Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" \/ 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e P\/J\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-mass bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fretless\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flatwound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Originality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass is in very good used condition, with honest cosmetic wear consistent with an instrument from 1994. Please review the detailed photographs closely for its exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass is all original with the exception of the professional fretless conversion. The frets were cleanly removed and the slots carefully filled, leaving subtle reference lines along the rosewood fingerboard. The conversion was executed so well that when we first inspected the bass, we thought it was a factory fretless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision Bass Lyte\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montego Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" \/ 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision-style split-coil \/ Jazz-style bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Volume, Pickup Pan, Bass Boost\/Cut, Treble Boost\/Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-mass bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gotoh Mini\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fretless\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flatwound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal Fender-branded molded hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable duties, tariffs, taxes, brokerage fees and customs charges assessed by the destination country or carrier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Rain City Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Every order is professionally inspected and carefully packed before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Fully insured shipping on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✓ Canadian-owned independent music store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReal Musicians. 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