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Full-length view of a metallic blue bass with heavy wear, a white pickguard, two black pickups, and a chrome bridge cover.
01 / 27Full-length view of a metallic blue bass with heavy wear, a white pickguard, two black pickups, and a chrome bridge cover.
A metallic blue bass, heavily worn with black showing through, features a white pickguard, two black pickups, and three control knobs.
02 / 27A metallic blue bass, heavily worn with black showing through, features a white pickguard, two black pickups, and three control knobs.
Rear view of a metallic blue bass with heavy paint chipping, a light wood neck, and four chrome tuners with black knobs.
03 / 27Rear view of a metallic blue bass with heavy paint chipping, a light wood neck, and four chrome tuners with black knobs.
Rear view of a metallic blue bass with heavy paint chipping revealing black undercoat, a maple neck, and a chrome neck plate.
04 / 27Rear view of a metallic blue bass with heavy paint chipping revealing black undercoat, a maple neck, and a chrome neck plate.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the natural wood finish, four black tuners, and a white truss rod cover.
05 / 27Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the natural wood finish, four black tuners, and a white truss rod cover.
Rear view of the bass headstock and top of the neck, showing four chrome tuners with black paddle keys on a light wood finish.
06 / 27Rear view of the bass headstock and top of the neck, showing four chrome tuners with black paddle keys on a light wood finish.
The metallic blue bass body, with heavy paint chipping revealing black undercoat, features a chrome bridge cover and white pickguard.
07 / 27The metallic blue bass body, with heavy paint chipping revealing black undercoat, features a chrome bridge cover and white pickguard.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the metallic blue finish with heavy wear, white pickguard, two black knobs, and a white switch.
08 / 27Close-up of the bass body, showing the metallic blue finish with heavy wear, white pickguard, two black knobs, and a white switch.
Close-up of the metallic blue bass body, showing heavy wear and chipping on the edges, cream pickguard, and two black control knobs.
09 / 27Close-up of the metallic blue bass body, showing heavy wear and chipping on the edges, cream pickguard, and two black control knobs.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the metallic blue finish with significant wear, a chrome bridge cover, and two black pickups.
10 / 27Close-up of the bass body, showing the metallic blue finish with significant wear, a chrome bridge cover, and two black pickups.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the metallic blue finish with heavy wear, a chrome bridge cover with foam, and a strap button.
11 / 27Close-up of the bass body, showing the metallic blue finish with heavy wear, a chrome bridge cover with foam, and a strap button.
The bass body's metallic blue finish is heavily chipped and worn, revealing black undercoat, with a chrome strap button visible on the lower bout.
12 / 27The bass body's metallic blue finish is heavily chipped and worn, revealing black undercoat, with a chrome strap button visible on the lower bout.
Close-up of the bass's back, showing the metallic blue finish with heavy wear revealing black and wood beneath, and the neck plate.
13 / 27Close-up of the bass's back, showing the metallic blue finish with heavy wear revealing black and wood beneath, and the neck plate.
Angled close-up of the bass's lower body, showing heavy wear on the metallic blue finish, revealing black and natural wood beneath.
14 / 27Angled close-up of the bass's lower body, showing heavy wear on the metallic blue finish, revealing black and natural wood beneath.
The metallic blue bass body, viewed from the back, shows extensive wear with large chips and scratches revealing the dark undercoat.
15 / 27The metallic blue bass body, viewed from the back, shows extensive wear with large chips and scratches revealing the dark undercoat.
Close-up of the bass's lower bout, showing the metallic blue finish with significant chipping and a chrome strap button.
16 / 27Close-up of the bass's lower bout, showing the metallic blue finish with significant chipping and a chrome strap button.
Close-up of the bass neck, showing four strings over a dark fretboard with light fret markers and a worn, light-colored neck.
17 / 27Close-up of the bass neck, showing four strings over a dark fretboard with light fret markers and a worn, light-colored neck.
Close-up of the bass neck and fretboard, showing four strings, light wear on the frets, and a small chip near the 5th fret.
18 / 27Close-up of the bass neck and fretboard, showing four strings, light wear on the frets, and a small chip near the 5th fret.
A digital fret rocker tool rests on the bass fretboard, showing a 1.80mm reading, with the headstock visible at the top left.
19 / 27A digital fret rocker tool rests on the bass fretboard, showing a 1.80mm reading, with the headstock visible at the top left.
A digital caliper measures the bass's neck width at the nut, displaying "0.87" on its screen.
20 / 27A digital caliper measures the bass's neck width at the nut, displaying "0.87" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the bass's fretboard and frets, displaying "0.00" on its screen.
21 / 27A digital caliper measures the bass's fretboard and frets, displaying "0.00" on its screen.
A digital scale displays "7 lb 0.88 oz" in the foreground, with a blue bass body and cream pickguard blurred behind it.
22 / 27A digital scale displays "7 lb 0.88 oz" in the foreground, with a blue bass body and cream pickguard blurred behind it.
Close-up of the neck joint, showing chipped blue finish revealing black undercoat, and a crack in the finish on the body.
23 / 27Close-up of the neck joint, showing chipped blue finish revealing black undercoat, and a crack in the finish on the body.
Close-up of the bass's black headstock, showing finish checking and a chip near the nut, with a blurred tuning peg in the foreground.
24 / 27Close-up of the bass's black headstock, showing finish checking and a chip near the nut, with a blurred tuning peg in the foreground.
Close-up of a guitar neck joint, showing a black finish with scratches and a light wood body, next to a metal plate.
25 / 27Close-up of a guitar neck joint, showing a black finish with scratches and a light wood body, next to a metal plate.
Close-up of the bass neck's light brown wood grain, showing a small, clear chip in the glossy finish near the center.
26 / 27Close-up of the bass neck's light brown wood grain, showing a small, clear chip in the glossy finish near the center.
Close-up of the bass bridge, showing four strings, chrome hardware, and significant paint chipping on the metallic blue body.
27 / 27Close-up of the bass bridge, showing four strings, chrome hardware, and significant paint chipping on the metallic blue body.

univox

1970s Univox Hi-Flier Phase II Bass Metallic Blue Refin MIJ w/Gig Bag

$549.00

Available

  • Year1970s
  • ConditionFair
  • StoreSan Diego
  • Casegig bag
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1970s
Model
Univox Hi-Flier Phase II Bass Metallic Blue Refin MIJ w/Gig Bag
Finish
Metallic Blue
Condition
Fair
Made in
Japan
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Scale length (in)
30.5
Nut width (in)
1.6
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.87
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.88
Weight
7lbs

Construction

Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets In Good Playable Condition With Some Wear Visible

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Univox Single-Coil Pickups With Volume / Tone Controls And Pickup Selector Toggle Switch
Tuners
Bent D-String Tuner Shaft, Still Turns And Functions As It Should

Case

Case
gig bag

Description

1970s Univox Hi-Flier Bass 

Body Shows Amateur Refinish Job With Heavy Cosmetic Wear Visible Throughout, Including Dings, Marks, Scratches, And Peeling

Typical Neck Pocket Cracks On Treble And Bass Sides (See Photos)

Made In Japan At Matsumoku Factory

Solid Body With German Carve

Bolt-On Laminate Maple Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard And Pearloid Dot Inlays

Truss Rod Is Functional But Slightly Stiff, Neck Has Been Adjusted Straight And Plays Well With Medium Action

Top-Loader Bridge With Ashtray Cover

With Non-Original Gig Bag

The Univox Hi-Flier Bass is a distinctive short-scale instrument known for its vintage styling, punchy tone, and effortless playability. Introduced in the late 1960s and inspired by offset-body designs, the Hi-Flier Bass features a lightweight body, comfortable neck, and powerful pickups that deliver everything from warm, rounded lows to gritty, garage-rock growl. Favored by players seeking character and retro appeal, the Hi-Flier Bass remains a cult classic among collectors and musicians drawn to its unique sound and unmistakable vintage vibe.

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