For players who want the style and sound of Fender’s golden era, we created the Vintera ‘50s Precision Bass. Equipped with the coveted features that defined the decade—including period-accurate neck profile and playing feel, along with a re-voiced pickup—this bass has all of the punchy tone that made the P Bass® famous.
For authentic, original-era tone we re-voiced the single split-coil P Bass pickup to sound more like the original. Seismic and punchy, it has the tone that made the P Bass one of the most popular electric basses. The “Vintage C”-shaped neck has a 7.25”-radius fingerboard with 20 vintage-style frets for classic playing feel. A vintage-style, 4-saddle bridge with threaded saddles and vintage-style tuning machines provide original-era aesthetics, rock-solid performance and tuning stability. Other features include an anodized aluminum pickguard, chrome hardware and 4-bolt neck plate. Includes a deluxe gig bag.
One is all you need
It's a classic. The vintage style split single coil pickup in this bass truly glows with character. Modified to mimic the original Precision Bass pickups of the '50s, its voicing is sweet, crisp, and punchy. It's the type of pickup which made the P Bass such an icon amongst bass players – its sound is unmistakable. You'll find that your basslines are clear and twangy, with a beautiful, vintage-style vibrance.
Pure flexibility. This pickup is incredibly responsive to your settings - you can mould its sound to suit your taste. The master tone and volume knobs give you exceptional control over the sound you produce with the split single coil, so you can always play with the tone you want. Once you've heard this pickup in action, you're sure to be inspired.
Play your way
Let nothing hold you back. It may be vintage-style, but its playability is better than ever. Featuring a smooth 'Vintage C' profile maple neck, you'll experience the feel of the '50s combined with modern craftsmanship. The result is one of the best fretting experiences ever, with all your licks flying out from the fretboard like birds. Whether you're jamming, performing, or recording, you'll discover your true potential on this bass.
The fretboard is also carved from maple. Offering a sleek surface for you to lay down your basslines on, it's guaranteed to fulfil your needs as a bassist. The maple wood has a bright resonance which flows into the tone of the Vintera '50s Precision, making each note jump out with a snappy bite.
Set for the stage
It's all about performance. This bass has it all – exceptional tone, powerful playability, and reliable hardware. The four-saddle American Vintage Bass bridge keeps a firm hold of your strings, helping keep them well and truly in tune. It is supported at the other end by American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass tuning machines, which also help make tuning your instrument a breeze.
There's also a beautiful one-ply gold anodised aluminium pickguard for protecting the pristine vintage-style finish from scratches. Offering heaps of potential and the most scintillating vintage bass experience ever, this '50s Precision model will revolutionise your playing.
Specifications:
Body:
Body: Alder
Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck and Fingerboard:
Neck: Maple
Neck Profile: Vintage 'C'
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Fretboard: Maple
Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
Inlays: Black Dot
Frets: 20 Vintage
Hardware and Electronics:
Pickups: Vintage-Style '50s Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® (S)
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Bridge: 4-Saddle American Vintage Bass
Tuning Machines: American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass
Nut: Synthetic Bone (1.75")
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Miscellaneous:
Includes: Deluxe Gig Bag
Strings: Fender® USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)