A pretty customcolor, lake placid blue precision bass with a 1 piece maple neck. Most fender precision bass are eligible for free shipping. Weight is very light, pickups split are wonderful, aggressive and balanced. So im looking online and the fender 50s precision bass is the only fender precision bass that offers a nytro finish apparently. Bass is sunburst fender precision bass with rosewood fretboard. I am ready to take requests from new posts on as to your guitar and amplifier values. The fender precision bass often shortened to pbass is a model of electric bass manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation.
This bass has been published and is featured in my fender bass book on page 57. Finely crafted guitars and basses created by artists, for the artist. Compared to the precision bass it has a different body shape, the neck is shaped differently and it has a different pickup design. Finding your serial number on your fender should be very easy.
Shipping, returns and payments details see details. Tony franklin fretless precision bass lake placid blue. The chart below details fender serial number schemes used from 1950 to. Fender precision bass blueprint for the classic bass. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and. Im looking to buy a precision bass and i like nytro finish because i like the wear you get over time. A damned good book on the history of the bass that changed music like no other of its era.
Precision bass special walnut from 1982, gold strat 198283. John used a fender precision bass in sunburst with rosewood fretboard in 1968, and continued to use this bass at least into 1969. Used fender american deluxe jazz bass v 5 string electric bass guitar. The fender precision bass is the worlds first electric bass, carrying a voice thats gone unchanged since its inception. The player pbass is a modern classic with genuine fender sound, style and the rumbling, seismic sound that spawned a. Schematics and layout diagrams here are hundreds of original fender schematics and layout diagrams, available for free viewing and download. Built as a bass counterpart to the telecaster, the precision or p bass evolved throughout.
They are almost always on either the top of the neck plate the piece of metal on the back of the guitar near the neck, on the headstock the top part of the guitar where the strings attach, or close to the body at the bottom of the neck. Ive been playing bass guitar for the past 18 years and i always use 4 string bass, i decide to jump for 5 string bass, my first 4 string bass was a byscane imitation of the fender jazz bass, then i upgrade to a yamaha 4 string bass which i love and i was looking for a no expensive 5 string bass to tray out and i see this squire by fender 5 string bass jazz bass, i love the fact that is bigger. Nov 29, 2018 finding your serial number on your fender should be very easy. Inspired and influenced by your favorite artists, these basses give you the look and sound of some of the greatest bassists alive today. Nickel, 2x volume control, 2x tone control, 3way switch, waverly tuners pickups. Fender precision bass comparison usa vs mim vs japan.
Jazz bass the next model fender bass released was the jazz bass. If you want a completely accurate evaluation of your fender, my advice would be to go to the experts at blue book of guitar values. The fender prophecy ii bass was a japanesemade, limitededition bass guitar which was a significant departure from the wellknown traditional precision bass and jazz bass. Schematics and layout diagrams vintage fender amp repair. Thought i would have to sell my good kidney in order to get a fender original or custom shop early 60s p bass. Thats where options like the fender geddy lee signature jazz bass, the tony franklin fretless precision bass and the mark hoppus signature bass guitar come into play. One of fender s more popular fender jazz bass guitars is the blacktop. Changes included a nonveneered body, rolled neck edges, a rounded body radius, a graphite reinfoced maple neck, castopenback tuners, and a three layer parchmentblackparchment pickguard. How can i find out when my americanmade instrument. Fender precision bass comparison usa vs mim vs japan youtube.
As the first production model bass guitar, the fender precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. Fit and finish are excellent, i have a sunburst with rosewood neck and tort guard. Fender custom colors in the 1960s vintage guitar magazine. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in used but original condition. James jamerson, the bassist for many motown hits, played a fender precision bass. Fender american elite precision bass, maple fingerboard, satin ice blue metallic online store. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution.
Other resources include the orion blue book or blue book of guitar values, which might be. With these new poly finishes you cant get natural wear for decades, maybe not ever. High quality fender bass guitar inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. The precision bass, also known as a pbass, slowly started replacing the use of string bass in recording studios and live performances. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body, fourstringed instrument equipped with a single splitcoil humbucking pickup and a onepiece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood, pau ferro, or maple fingerboard. Be prepared to leave the guitar at the dealer overnight, as this may take a few days to complete. How to date your fender by serial number in 60 seconds.
Jaguar, fender musical instruments, electric guitar, 1966 1967. It was actually produced by heartfield a subsidiary of fender in japans fujigen gakki factory. Oct 14, 2016 the fender company, incidentally, doesnt put the weight of its guitars on its spec sheets. I would avoid any american strat built from around 1980 thru 1986, as that was the low point of fenders buisness problems and quality. We are the trusted guitar price guide for providing guitar blue book values. Bring the fender guitar to the authorized fender dealer closest to you. Contemporary jazz and performer basses japan 1985 jazz bass 1980 jazz bass special japan 1987 power jazz bass japan 1987 standard jazz bass japan 1987 u. How to find out the value of a fender guitar our pastimes. Be it ibanez, fender stratocaster or ovation guitars. No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee.
Fender american special precision bass any bass player worth their salt has played a fender precision at some point and, whether it was just a fleeting tryout in a music shop, or something tantamount to a lifelong love affair, one things for certain it will have left a lasting impression. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Summer 2000 namm show, fender introduced the new american series that was announced as an evolution of the american series. Authentic as it gets, the player precision bass is ready to pump out some serious low end. Overall, the blacktop jazz bass packs a powerful onetwo punch that would satisfy any lowend groover. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. One of fenders more popular fender jazz bass guitars is the blacktop. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. Customcolor finishes appeared on fender instruments well before the companys first color chart was released in. Always take a fender guitar to an authorized fender dealer for an appraisal to avoid. Oct 01, 2014 history of the fender precision bass cme vintage bass guitar demo duration. I have a 2009 fender american made precision and have had it for 6 months. Unique features of the bass include a doublepointed 2and2 headstock painted black rather than the trademark naturalfinish. Daphne blue is one of the many colors borrowed from cadillac here on a 63 strat with goldplated parts.
We believe that this is the most complete, highest resolutio. Have many different basss, but just wanted a precision in the herd for that p sound. But once again, due to fenders modular production methods and often nonsequential serial numbering usually overlapping two to four years from the early days of fender to the mid1980s, dating by serial number is not always precisely definitive. Fender precision bass 1962 sunburst price guide reverb. Fender forums view topic american series vs american. Musical instruments blue book used musical instruments product. Just supply as much information as you can from the below list, items 1 thru 9 and pictures of the guitar andor amplifier would be nice too if you have the capabilities for that. I plan to add more photos of this bass as time permits. May 18, 2011 fender american special precision bass any bass player worth their salt has played a fender precision at some point and, whether it was just a fleeting tryout in a music shop, or something tantamount to a lifelong love affair, one things for certain it will have left a lasting impression. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier.
Fender american original 60s precision bass lake placid blue. Plus, join fender connect to manage your gear and tap into personalized tips, videos and new products. Register now for easy access to uptodate product info. Bold and sleek, this bass contains three jazz bass control knobs, a blacktop himass bridge, and 20 medium jumbo frets. Welcome to the reverb price guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information. Fender precision bass blueprint for the classic bass guitar.
All original, untouched in any way inspected thoroughly with black light. High quality fender bass precision inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world. Squier by fender pbass 20th anniversary edition for. Fender instruments serial number dating guide the music zoo. Natural, sapphire blue transparent, antique burst, and crimson transparent the fender prophecy ii bass was a japanese made, limitededition bass guitar which was a significant departure from the wellknown traditional precision bass and jazz bass. Built as a bass counterpart to the telecaster, the precision or p bass evolved throughout the 50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic details. The fender company, incidentally, doesnt put the weight of its guitars on its spec sheets. But, as you mentioned, there are a ton of caveats involved. Iconic fender instruments such as the telecaster, stratocaster, precision bass and jazz bass guitars are known worldwide as the instruments that started the rock revolution, and they continue to be highly prized by todays musicians and collectors. History of the fender precision bass cme vintage bass guitar demo duration. Value of strats, generally speaking fender stratocaster.
Vintage 1996 squier by fender 50th anniversary precision 4 string p bass guitar. The company behind used price works in conjunction with orion bluebook, which makes this the largest website dedicated to pricing used musical instruments. Fender finally started their vintage reissues and the buyers finally got to pick up a fine, original style precision or jazz bass without searching for five years to fine the one. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, fender has touched and transformed. Fender bass guitar guitar bag cool guitar blue mustang fender precision bass fender custom shop guitar strings vintage guitars kids songs reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. Get the best price on fender precision bass at guitar center.
Ask the dealer for a written appraisal, to determine the value of the instrument. These are invaluable reference tools if you are digging around inside of your vintage fender amplifier. Yet the precision bass has spent well over half a century at the heart of nearly every form of modern music, is one of the bestselling electric bass guitars and with its twin cutaway body and classic fender headstock, has become a cultural icon. Buy products related to fender precision bass products and see what customers say about.
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