This Greco Precision-style bass was built in Japan in July 1980, during the company’s Super Real era. Serial G806022 points to July 1980. Its exact specification does not appear in the regular Greco catalogues reviewed during research. Long-time Japanese dealer KOIZJAPAN documented a closely related 1980 instrument as a custom-ordered bass with Hawaiian koa construction. That is useful context for the non-catalog Greco instruments of the period, but it does not confirm this bass’s wood species or how it was originally ordered.
The body and neck are made from strongly figured hardwood with a warm, koa-like appearance; the exact species remains unknown. A dark, figured rosewood fingerboard carries brass position markers, and brass also runs through the nut, tuners, bridge, pickguard and control knobs. Based on the available documentation, the hardware and electronics appear original and consistent with the instrument’s age. It has a vintage-style split-coil Precision pickup and passive controls: master volume and a push-pull tone control, an unusual feature for a passive P-style bass of this period. The specific push-pull function remains unidentified.
The bass weighs approximately 4.54 kg and has a 38 mm nut width. It is fitted with Pyramid Black Tape Nylon 648/1 strings, which bring out a deep, rounded response while leaving the midrange clear and expressive. The brass has developed natural patina, especially across the pickguard and hardware.
This example is in Very Good condition, with honest cosmetic wear and no structural repairs observed. The frets show normal vintage wear and remain playable. The truss rod works but is close to the end of its adjustment range; inspection notes recommend gently assisting the neck by hand if further tightening is needed. The bass has been cleaned, checked and set up. A vintage-era gig bag is included; it shows age-related wear, remains usable and has no shoulder strap.
Inspection & research notes
The bass has been cleaned, checked and set up. No structural repairs have been observed. The frets show normal vintage wear and remain playable. The truss rod functions but is close to the end of its adjustment range; further tightening should be done gently, with the neck assisted by hand as noted in the inspection report.
Available documentation dates the instrument to July 1980 from serial G806022. The body and neck appear to be koa-like figured hardwood, but the exact species is not confirmed. A similar Greco was documented by KOIZJAPAN as a custom order with Hawaiian koa construction; this comparison does not prove the same origin or order history for this bass.
