Custom Fender American Vintage '57 Precision Bass White Blonde

Fender invented the Electric Bass in 1951 in response to requests from musicians for a louder, easier-to-handle bass. This new instrument was named the Precision Bass. Unlike its predecessor the acoustic stand-up bass, the P-Bass had frets, which allowed bassists to play with "precision." Needless to say, a "new playing sensation" was born and the sound of popular music changed forever. The American Vintage '57 and '62 Precision Basses pay tribute to the originals with accurate detailing from their respective vintages.

In the half-century since its introduction in 1951, the Precision Bass guitar has dramatically influenced the way we play and hear music and has affected almost every musical genre. Our American Vintage 57 Precision Bass pays tribute to this landmark instrument with accurate details-including the electronics and hardware-and features including an alder or ash body, split single-coil pickups with raised pole pieces for the A string, vintage tuning machines and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

Features:

Neck 1-Piece Maple, "C" Shape,(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)Fingerboard Maple, 7.25" Radius (184mm)No. of Frets 20 Vintage Style FretsPickups 1-'57 Precision Bass Split Single-Coil Pickup (Mid)Controls Volume, TonePickup Switching NoneBridge American Vintage Precision BassMachine Heads Vintage Style Reverse Tuning MachinesHardware Nickel/ChromePickguard Gold Anodized AluminumScale Length 34" (864 mm)Width at Nut 1.750" (44.5 mm)Unique Features Anodized Aluminum PickguardStrings Fender Super Bass 7250ML, NPS,Gauges: (.045, .065, .080, .100),Accessories Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe KitCase Vintage Tweed CaseIntroduced 1981Notice Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a discontinued showroom piece and has NEVER BEEN OWNED. All sales on discontinued guitars are FINAL. For more information on this instrument, please contact a customer service representative.

Product Specs

Condition:Mint Make:Fender Model:American Vintage '57 Precision Bass Finish:White Blonde Categories:4-String Made In:United States