Fender Precision Bass 1956, Sunburst

$16,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Bass Guitars
Brand	Fender
Model	Precision Bass
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	BS1446-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1956
Body Material	Ash (quarter sawn)
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple
Tuners	Original
Weight	8.7lbs
Scale Length	34"
Nut Width	1.69"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	.94" - .98"
Radius	7.25"
Electronics	Pickup from 1968, original pots and cap.
Pickup Impedance	6.2K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	Modern tweed case
Modifications/Repairs	Routed for later type active P bass pickup and battery compartment, pickup replaced with 1968 Tele bass pickup, 2.5" x 1" route under guard, replacement pickguard, some very old overspray on the back of the neck, covers included in case
Condition Notes	Well worn with mant modifications
Neck	1 - 3 - 56
Pickup	8/24/68, gray bobbin

Description

This 1956 Fender Precision Bass has clearly seen plenty of use, with a rough and ready appearance that reflects years of hard playing. The body has been routed for a later-style active P Bass pickup and battery compartment, with an additional 2.5" x 1" route under the pickguard, and the original pickup has been replaced with a 1968 Tele Bass pickup. A replacement pickguard is fitted, and there is some very old overspray on the back of the neck. The finish shows plenty of wear throughout, and the bass has a noticeable moisture-related odor. It remains a well-used example of an early Precision Bass with plenty of history behind it.

Includes modern tweed case (Heavy wear).