Navarra 4001 Bass Copy | 1970s Made in Japan

1970s Navarra 4001 bass copy for sale. Made in Japan during the lawsuit era. Solid body with centre wood strip. Fireglo finish. Checkerboard binding. Maple neck. Rosewood fingerboard with shark-tooth inlays. Original Maxon pickups. 4.1kg. Gig bag included.
 
The Navarra brand was built exclusively for the Australian domestic market. This example features premium appointments usually reserved for neck-through models, including checkerboard binding and a centre-wood strip. The bolt-on neck has a smooth contoured heel pocket. The bridge has been upgraded to fix the common tailpiece lift issue.
 
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,100
 
Key Features
Era: 1970s
Made in: Japan (Fujigen or Matsumoku lineage)
Model: 4001-style bass copy
Finish: Fireglo (gloss)
Body: Solid multi-piece with centre wood strip
Binding: Checkerboard
Neck: Maple, bolt-on
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid shark-tooth inlays
Scale: Approx 33.25"
Pickups: Original Maxon (toaster-style neck, high-output bridge)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way toggle
Hardware: Chrome/nickel with vintage patina
Tuners: Clover leaf open-gear
Bridge: Upgraded heavy-duty replacement
Weight: 4.1kg
Case: Gig bag
Condition: Great vintage player condition
 
Sound and Tone
Original Maxon pickups deliver aggressive vintage growl. The toaster-style neck pickup adds warmth. The upgraded bridge improves sustain and stability.
 
Feel and Playability
Bolt-on neck with smooth contoured heel. Rosewood fingerboard. Minor dings and surface marks but structurally solid. Fretwork in good condition.
Condition
Great vintage player condition. Body and neck have minor dings and surface marks consistent with age. Hardware has natural patina. Maxon electronics are fully functional. Bridge upgraded to heavy-duty unit. Structurally fantastic.
 
Background
The Navarra brand was built exclusively for the Australian market during the lawsuit era. These instruments were manufactured by elite Japanese factories like Fujigen and Matsumoku. The 4001 copy features premium appointments usually reserved for neck-through models. This example has been upgraded with a heavy-duty bridge to fix the common tailpiece lift issue.
 
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