Few companies can honestly claim to have changed the world like Fender did when they created the Precision Bass in 1951. By making playing bass easily accessible, it helped musicians find their creative voice and create new forms of music. The American Original ‘50s Precision Bass updates the playability of this groundbreaking instrument while retaining the original sound and style that changed the world.
Body Shape |
Precision Bass® |
Body Material |
Alder |
Body Finish |
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
Fretboard Material |
Maple |
Fretboard Radius |
9.5" (241 mm) |
Scale Length |
34" (86.36 cm) |
No. of Frets |
20 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Black Dot |
Pickup(s) |
Pure Vintage '58 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® |
Bridge |
4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
Strings |
Fender® 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, .045-.105 |
Pickguard |
1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum |
Tuning Machines |
Pure Vintage Reverse Open-gear |
Hardware Finish |
Nickel/Chrome |
Case |
Vintage Tweed Case |