Description
Every low-end player knows the sound before they even hear it—that fat, growling thud only a Precision Bass delivers. Fender’s Player Series version keeps the formula honest: an Alnico 5 split single-coil pickup wired straight to master volume and tone, no gimmicks, just the tone that anchored decades of records.
The alder body wears a gloss black polyester finish, paired here with a maple neck and maple fingerboard for a brighter, snappier top end that cuts through a mix without losing that classic P-Bass weight. The “Modern C” neck profile is carved for long sets, and the 9.5″ radius with 20 medium-jumbo frets keeps fretting hand comfortable whether you’re locked into a groove or reaching for something busier.
Setup details matter on stage, and Fender didn’t skip them. The 4-saddle bridge gives you real control over intonation and action, so you can dial the feel to match your technique. A synthetic bone nut, vintage-style string trees, and open-gear tuners round out the hardware, while the 4-bolt neck plate with the “F” stamp confirms this is the real thing.
- Body: Alder, Gloss Polyester finish
- Neck: Maple, Modern “C” shape, satin back/gloss front
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5″ radius, 20 medium-jumbo frets
- Scale: 34″ (864mm)
- Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
- Tuners: Standard Open-Gear
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
This is a bass for gigging players who want dependable, unmistakable low end night after night. Case sold separately.
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