Description
Spacey, baby! Early 80s MIJ Greco Spacy Sound Jazz Bass, $1199!
A smooth and versatile Japanese-made Jazz-style bass from the early 1980s, the Greco Spacy Sound Jazz Bass offers a comfortable slim neck, articulate tone, and quality construction at an affordable price point.
Type
Electric Bass Guitar
Model
Spacy Sound Jazz Bass
Manufacturer
Greco
Country of Manufacture
Japan
Year of Introduction
Circa 1980–1982
Controls
2× Volume (one per pickup), 1× Tone
Input
1× 1/4″ mono instrument jack
Notable Features
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Pickups: Dual single-coil Jazz-style pickups for clear, punchy tone and well-defined lows and highs
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Body: Likely alder or agathis with classic Jazz Bass contours
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Back and Sides: Same as body wood
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Neck: Maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fretboard and slim-C profile
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Scale Length: 34″ long scale
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Bridge: Fixed bridge with adjustable saddles
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Hardware: Chrome open‑gear tuners and standard Jazz Bass hardware
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Use Case: Perfect for funk, jazz, rock, and studio work—valued for its clarity, low-end punch, and player-friendly feel