NMM 5222.  Electric Bass Guitar by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), Japan, ca. 1986. Bullet Bass.  No serial number. James S. Patterson Estate, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1991. Front, Side, and Back Views                      This Fender Bullet Bass has an exceptionally short scale, with only 26″ of vibrating string length, rather than the standard 34″ for the Precision Bass. It was purchased by the donor while stationed in Japan at Yokota Air Base near Tokyo, and was likely a special model for the Japanese market. Instead of being stenciled with the model name on the headstock, it says only Fender ELECTRIC BASS. There is no serial number. Body Click on pickups, tailpiece/bridge, or serial number plate above to see larger images. Fretboard and Front and Back Views of Peghead Return to Checklist of Fender Guitars National Music Museum The University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street Vermillion, SD 57069 ©National Music Museum, 2005 Most recent update: October 23, 2007 You are the 531st visitor to this page since August 19, 2005 The University of South Dakota Return to Top of Page