{"product_id":"1976-greco-pb-500-precision-bass-left-handed-black-maple-neck-lefty-mij-japan","title":"1976 Greco PB-500 Precision Bass Left-Handed Black Maple Neck Lefty MIJ Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1976 Greco PB-500 Precision Bass Left-Handed - Black - MIJ Japan Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine 1970s Japan Vintage P-bass in left-handed configuration. This Greco PB-500 dates to December 1976 by its neck plate serial (L763157) and was crafted during the so-called lawsuit era, when Japanese makers were building faithful reproductions of classic American designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body, neck and pickguard are all left-handed, so this is a lefty-built instrument, not a converted righty. It has a 1-piece maple neck with a walnut skunk stripe, Greco-logo open-gear tuners, and a split-coil P pickup, giving it the classic Precision layout and look. Left-handed Japan Vintage basses from this period come up far less often than right-handed examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: Greco PB-500 (Precision Bass model)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1976 (serial L763157, neck plate)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan (MADE IN JAPAN stamped on neck plate)\u003cbr\u003e- Orientation: Left-Handed\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Black\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: 1-piece maple, bolt-on, walnut skunk stripe (heel-adjust truss rod)\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Maple, black dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e- Scale: 34\" (long scale)\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Split-coil P-style pickup x1\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Volume, Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Open-gear, clover keys, Greco logo on each plate\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Chrome bridge cover, finger rest\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 4.1 kg (approx. 9.0 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Honest playwear consistent with age; scratches\/chip near the neck joint\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Straight\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 60-70% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Rust on metal parts (vintage patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll electronics function correctly. This is a player's piece that shows honest wear for a nearly 50-year-old instrument. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual bass for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Soft case (generic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS BASS ==\u003cbr\u003eLeft-handed vintage P-basses from 1970s Japan are hard to find, and this one is a serial-dated 1976 Greco PB-500 with matching left-handed body, neck and pickguard. With its 1-piece maple neck, Greco-logo tuners and vintage mojo, it is a solid choice for left-handed players who want a playable MIJ vintage bass, or for collectors of the Greco catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Neck relief and action adjusted\u003cbr\u003e- Frets and fingerboard cleaned\u003cbr\u003e- Intonation set\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners and electronics checked\u003cbr\u003eYour instrument arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67732916437234,"sku":"GRE_PRECISIONBASS_1011","price":94700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_c97c0277-a133-4eaa-bce5-1871e8e991e4.jpg?v=1791959599","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/1976-greco-pb-500-precision-bass-left-handed-black-maple-neck-lefty-mij-japan","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}