Description
A used Fender Custom Shop 1951 Precision Bass. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The bass will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our great gear, please send us a message!
1951 marked the birth of the Fender Precision Bass, permanently changing the face of music from that point on. This Custom Shop 1951 Precision Bass pays tribute to those first-year basses, and it's an excellent choice for vintage enthusiasts seeking a premium axe that oozes old-school mojo.
This bass features an ash body with a heavy relic finish package, giving it a one-of-a-kind aesthetic that replicates years of gig wear and battle scars. Its quartersawn maple neck has a 51 P Bass "U"-shaped profile that's nice and chunky, great for laying down thick, chugging riffs, and its period-correct hardware is of exceptional quality and adds to this basses classic aesthetic.
Powering this beast is a Hand-Wound 55 P-Bass pickup that delivers a warm, rich thump with deep lows, punchy mids, and crystal-clear highs. Just plug it into your favorite tube amp, crank the volume, and you'll churn out thunderous tones that'll take you right back to the golden era of rock 'n' roll.
Complete with a 1-ply parchment pickguard, a 51 P-Bass bridge with fiber saddles, and custom shop vintage-style tuners, this beauty is the perfect instrument for players seeking a top-of-the-line Fender bass with a killer tone and a sweet, battle-worn look.
Serial #: 3759
Weight: 9 lbs 1.5 oz
Neck Thickness at 1F: 0.95"
Neck Thickness at 12F: 1.01"
Specs
Color: Aged Worn Blonde
Finish Package: Heavy Relic
Body: Ash
Body Finish: Lacquer
Neck: Quarter Sawn Maple
Neck Finish: Medium Tinted Lacquer
Neck Profile: 51 P Bass "U"
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Inlays: Black Dot
Number of Frets: 20
Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
Hardware Plating: Chrome/Nickel
Bridge: 51 P-Bass with Fiber Saddles
Tuners: Vintage Style
String Tree: Disc
Pickup: Hand-Wound 55 P-Bass
Controls: Volume and Tone
Case: Fender Custom Shop Precision Bass Tweed Hardshell Case
SKU: 9231012803
