Description

Slick thumper! Early 80s MIJ Greco PhoenixPJ Bass with a drop tuner, $599!

A Japanese-made PJ-style bass from the early 1980s, the Greco Phoenix combines classic tones with a bold, angular body design.

Type
Electric Bass Guitar

Model
Phoenix Bass

Manufacturer
Greco

Country of Manufacture
Japan

Year of Introduction
Early 1980s

Controls
2× Volume (one for each pickup), 1× Tone

Input
1× 1/4″ mono instrument jack

Output
1× 1/4″ mono output jack

Notable Features

  • Pickups: PJ configuration — split-coil Precision-style pickup in the neck and single-coil Jazz-style pickup in the bridge

  • Body: Offset solid body with sharp Firebird-style silhouette

  • Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard

  • Bridge: Standard 4-saddle adjustable bridge

  • Scale Length: 34″

  • Finish Options: Typically black, white, or red with black pickguard

  • Hardware: Chrome hardware, enclosed tuners

  • Use Case: Versatile tonal range suited for rock, funk, and punk players seeking vintage Japanese quality and a standout design