Vintage VJ74 ReIssued Bass Guitar – Candy Apple Red | Classic 4-String J-Bass

Vintage VJ74 ReIssued Bass Guitar. Turn heads and hold down the groove with the Vintage VJ74 ReIssued Bass Guitar in a stunning, high-gloss Candy Apple Red finish. Renowned among professional and session players worldwide as a legendary tone workhorse, the VJ74 blends classic low-end aesthetics with premium, modern hardware upgrades. Whether you are laying down punchy funk lines, driving a rock anthem, or dialing back for smooth jazz, this exceptionally versatile 4-string bass delivers the goods.

Premium Tonewoods for Superior Balance

The foundations of the VJ74 rest on a solid alder body, a premium choice selected for its natural resonance and outstanding ability to distribute an equal balance of low, mid, and high frequencies. The body is meticulously contoured and radiused, pairing an iconic vintage silhouette with the “correct weight” comfort needed for long rehearsals and multi-hour live gigs.

Bolted to the body is a rock-solid, hard maple neck fitted with 20 medium-profile frets and elegant pearloid dot inlays. This narrow, highly playable neck design offers instant comfort, incredible speed, and precision control across the entire 34-inch scale length.

Iconic Tone Powered by Wilkinson

The uncoloured, balanced voice of the alder body is brought to life by a pair of Wilkinson WOJB single-coil pickups at the neck and bridge. Together, they enhance a tight, definition-heavy, piano-like tone with immense clarity and note articulation. With an intuitive layout of individual volume controls for each pickup and a master tone knob, you can effortlessly blend your signal—go from bright, growling bridge bite to warm, mellow neck-pickup warmth in seconds.

Uncompromising Tuning Stability & Hardware

Equipped with road-tested hardware designed by Trev Wilkinson, the VJ74 ensures flawless performance night after night. A friction-free 38mm white graphite nut works alongside smooth, open-geared Wilkinson WJBL200 machine heads to guarantee rock-solid tuning stability. Down at the body, the Wilkinson four-saddle compensated brass bridge dramatically improves string intonation while noticeably increasing sustain and resonance.

Key Features of the Vintage VJ74 ReIssued Bass Guitar:

• Solid Alder Body: Balanced frequency distribution and a correctly radiused, contoured shape for maximum playing comfort.

• Hard Maple Neck: Speed, accuracy, and an instantly familiar feel with a comfortable, narrow profile.

• Wilkinson Single-Coils: Dual WOJB pickups deliver an iconic, punchy J-bass growl with exceptional definition.

• Precise Tone Shaping: Two independent volume knobs and a master tone control for endless sonic flexibility.

• Enhanced Sustain: A Wilkinson four-saddle compensated brass bridge delivers superior intonation and string-to-body energy transfer.

• Reliable Tuning Stability: Wilkinson WJBL200 open-gear tuners and a 38mm friction-free white graphite nut.

• Stunning Classic Aesthetic: Eye-catching Candy Apple Red finish accented by clean chrome hardware.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: VJ74CAR

• Body Material: Solid Alder

• Neck Material: Hard Maple (Bolt-On)

• Scale Length: 34″ / 864mm

• Frets: 20 Medium Profile

• Nut Width: 38mm (White Graphite)

• Pickups: 2 x Wilkinson WOJB Single Coils (Neck & Bridge)

• Bridge: Wilkinson Four-Saddle Compensated Brass

• Tuners: Wilkinson WJBL200 Open-Gear

• Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone