Description
The Fender Stories Collection Lee Sklar Precision Bass pays tribute to one of the most influential session musicians in modern history. For more than five decades, Leland "Lee" Sklar's unmistakable feel and melodic instincts have anchored recordings from artists like James Taylor, Phil Collins, Carole King, and Jackson Browne. His beloved bass, affectionately known as "Frankenstein," evolved over years of relentless touring and studio work into a deeply personal instrument, and this Stories Collection model faithfully captures the spirit, modifications, and road-worn character that defined his legendary sound.
Built around a solid alder Precision Bass body finished in satin Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer, the instrument embraces the stripped-back aesthetic of Sklar's original bass. The aged natural finish reveals the wood beneath, giving the bass an organic appearance that reflects decades of use. A pair of EMG Active Lee Sklar P pickups deliver exceptional clarity, powerful output, and the focused low-end response that made Sklar's recordings so memorable. Independent volume controls for each pickup and a master tone control offer an impressive range of sounds, from warm vintage thump to articulate modern punch.
One of the bass's most distinctive features is its uniquely modified neck. The maple neck is carved to a comfortable 1962 Jazz Bass "C" profile and paired with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard fitted with mandolin frets, creating an incredibly fluid playing experience. The 7.25-inch radius, bone nut, and slim 1.59-inch nut width provide effortless comfort whether you're laying down grooves in the studio or navigating complex arrangements on stage.
Premium hardware appointments reinforce the bass's reputation as a true working musician's tool. The legendary Badass II bridge delivers outstanding sustain and rock-solid intonation, while the Gotoh reverse-open gear tuners and Hipshot BT3 Bass Xtender make alternate tunings and extended low-end performance instantly accessible. Custom brass hardware accents, Dunlop strap locks, and heirloom nickel/chrome appointments complete the package.
The Fender Stories Collection Lee Sklar Precision Bass is far more than a signature model; it's a tribute to one of the most recorded bassists of all time and the instrument that helped shape generations of music. Cream City Music is proud to offer this remarkable recreation of a truly one-of-a-kind bass.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: Precision Bass
- Finish: Satin Heirloom Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Aged Natural
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: 1962 Jazz Bass "C"
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
- Scale Length: 34"
- Nut Width: 1.59"
- Nut Material: Bone
- Number of Frets: 20
- Frets: Mandolin
- Inlays: Clay Dot
- Side Dots: Vintage Clay
- Tuners: Gotoh Reversed-Open Gear with Hipshot BT3 Bass Xtender
- Bridge: Badass II
- Hardware Finish: Heirloom Nickel/Chrome
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- String Retainer: Custom Brass Retainer Bar
- Neck Pickup: EMG Active Lee Sklar P
- Bridge Pickup: EMG Active Lee Sklar P
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Electronics: Active
- Strap Buttons: Dunlop Straplok Original
- Case Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 0192710821
