Fender American Vintage 57 Precision Bass

Fender invented the Electric Bass in 1951 in response to requests from musicians for a louder, easier-to-handle bass. This new instrument was named the Precision Bass. Unlike its predecessor the acoustic stand-up bass, the P-Bass had frets, which allowed bassists to play with "precision." Needless to say, a "new playing sensation" was born and the sound of popular music changed forever. The American Vintage '57 and '62 Precision Basses pay tribute to the originals with accurate detailing from their respective vintages.

In the half-century since its introduction in 1951, the Precision Bass guitar has dramatically influenced the way we play and hear music and has affected almost every musical genre. Our American Vintage 57 Precision Bass pays tribute to this landmark instrument with accurate details-including the electronics and hardware-and features including an alder or ash body, split single-coil pickups with raised pole pieces for the A string, vintage tuning machines and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Available in White Blonde (801, ash)* and Two-color Sunburst (803). *Note: there is a $100.00 upcharge for the White Blonde finish.

Specifications:

Model Name American Vintage '57 Precision Bass®

Model Number 019-0115-(Color #)

Series American Vintage Series

Colors (801)** White Blonde, Ash Body **add $150.00,

(803)* 2-Color Sunburst *add $50.00,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Body Alder (Ash on (801)** White Blonde)

Neck 1-Piece Maple, "C" Shape,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Fingerboard Maple, 7.25" Radius (184mm)

No. of Frets 20 Vintage Style Frets

Pickups 1-'57 Precision Bass Split Single-Coil Pickup (Mid)

Controls Volume, Tone

Pickup Switching None

Bridge American Vintage Precision Bass

Machine Heads Vintage Style Reverse Tuning Machines

Hardware Nickel/Chrome

Pickguard Gold Anodized Aluminum

Scale Length 34" (864 mm)

Width at Nut 1.750" (44.5 mm)

Unique Features Anodized Aluminum Pickguard

Strings Fender Super Bass 7250ML, NPS,

Gauges: (.045, .065, .080, .100),

p/n 073-7250-005

Accessories Vintage Tweed Case, Strap, Cable, Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit

Case Vintage Tweed Case

Introduced 1981

Notice Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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