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1989–1992 Kawai Rockoon RB-51 FL — photograph in the Gruuvik Chamber collection
Kawai · Rockoon RB-51 FL

1989–1992 Kawai Rockoon RB-51 FL

Circa 1989–1992 · Japan

Weight · 3.54 kg

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A light, lined fretless built around a rosewood board and original German Schaller bridge.

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The story

The Rockoon RB-51 FL belongs to Kawai's Japanese production era around 1989–1992. Photographs document a lined rosewood fretless fingerboard, maple neck, original Kawai JJ pickups, original Gotoh tuners and a German Schaller 3D bridge. At 3.54 kg it is notably light for a full-scale bass; the scale is 34 inches.

Its neck production code is Y00705. The bass comes with an original Era soft bag. Available condition notes describe the bass as exceptionally well cared for, with two very small cosmetic dents on the back. No cracks or structural damage are noted.

Inspection & research notes

The bass is exceptionally well cared for; condition notes record no cracks or structural damage.

Available research dates this model to circa 1989–1992.

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Specs
Finish
Black
Body
Solid body
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Lined rosewood, fretless
Scale length
34 in / 864 mm
Nut width
40.5 mm
Pickups
Original Kawai JJ
Bridge
Original German Schaller 3D
Tuners
Original Gotoh
Controls
Master volume, pickup blend, tone, tone
Weight
3.54 kg
Neck code
Y00705
Bag
Original Era soft bag
Strings
Pyramid Gold Flatwound 040–105
Signs of life

Two very small dents are visible on the back of the body; close-ups are included in the photo gallery.

1989–1992 Kawai Rockoon RB-51 FL — signs of life
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