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Description

Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Precision Bass guitar with rosewood fingerboard delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—along with new, player-oriented features that make it even more exciting to play. 

Fender American Performer Precision Bass headstock and tuners

Playability that’s precise

The Modern C-shaped neck sports a 9.5”-radius rosewood fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 22 jumbo frets, allowing you to easily express yourself. ClassicGear tuning machines with tapered shafts offer stable tuning, while the silver ‘70s logo adds a touch of vintage flair.

Fender American Performer Precision Bass contours

A bass made to inspire

The alder body on the Performer Precision is contoured to perfection and comes in a choice of traditional colors. The fit and finish is impeccable and makes for an instrument you’ll be inspired to pick and play, day after day.

Fender American Performer Precision Bass electronics and finish

Being versatile gets the gig

The American Performer Precision Bass with rosewood fingerboard includes the Yosemite split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.

The American Performer Precision Bass also features Greasebucket tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. With the Fender Performer series there has never been a better time to own a Fender Bass. This bass includes a gig bag.

Features

  • Alder body
  • Yosemite split-coil P Bass middle pickup; Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup
  • Greasebucket tone system
  • Modern C-shaped neck with 9.5”-radius fingerboard; 22 jumbo frets
  • ClassicGear tuning machines with tapered shafts; silver ‘70s logo

Specs

Neck
  • Shape: Modern C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Middle: Yosemite split single-coil
  • Bridge: Yosemite single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle 
  • Tuning machines: ClassicGear with tapered shafts
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Electronics, Greasebucket tone circuitry
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: USA

Reviews

4.86

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing7
  3. Recording4
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts2
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice4
  2. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Fun To Play7
  2. Good Feel7
  3. Good Pick Up7
  4. Good Tone7
  5. Solid Electronics6

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • I would buy this again!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byThomas

    fromOklahoma City, Ok.

    I really like this base I'm just a beginner but I do like it a lot!

  • Great standard bass - must have.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWall-World

    fromNC

    Great Bass! But ask yourself - why not a MIM. The bass was an in the box sealed item - from the factory. The A string was miss-wound and slightly nicked the tuner post. Micro scratch on the rosewood fretboard (only I could find). The Input jack was very loose. All easily taken care of (but for the scratch). Have 2 fender Strats MIM. None came with any micro issues. But, I now have an American P-bass. Yeah! And MF is great!!

  • Fender does it again with the Performer Series !!!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byGVBASSMAN

    fromGrass Valley,Ca.

    I have wanted another Fender bass and wanted a P bass .This was a great opportunity to buy a P and a J bass all in one .The sound is awesome,the workmanship is outstanding and it plays like a Fender USA bass should . Glad I waited !

  • I would buy this its a great Bass

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byBig Tim

    fromSF Ca

    really great looking Bass very comfortable neck solid sound very pleased with my purchase

  • Better than I deserve

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDragon Paddler

    fromFt. Myers, FL

    Having played guitar for most of my life I wanted to try the bass. This is an exceptionaly good bass guitar. It is probably better quality than I deserve but I'm so glad I went a little extra and got the American made bass. I can't find anything wrong with it. It sounds great and has a lot of versatility in the way you can mix the pickups. I am looking forward to mastering this instrument.

  • Fender Tradition

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byE

    fromChicago

    None

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byStevie

    fromNew york

    Can you tell me the weight of this particular instrument?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All basses vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Bass Guitars are generally between 8.00 and 10.00 lbs. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 – 9.5 lbs.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBB/DG Bassman

    fromKansas City

    Description states 22 frets, but photos show 20. Which is it?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    20

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRich Y.

    fromNaperville, IL

    Is this Bass available in 5 string?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byHenry

    fromundisclosed

    What s the weight

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All basses vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Bass Guitars are generally between 8.00 and 10.00 lbs. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8 - 9 lbs.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJack

    fromBurleson, TX

    What kind of strings come on the bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTim

    fromNaples Florida

    Does it come with a hard case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It comes with a gig bag.
    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass comes with a deluxe gig bag.