Description

The Fender Custom Shop limited-edition '66 Precision Bass Heavy Relic delivers the iconic look, feel, and sound of a vintage '60s Precision Bass, meticulously crafted by Fender's expert luthiers. Featuring a 2-piece select alder body, quartersawn maple neck, and a heavily relic'd aged Sherwood Green Metallic finish, this bass exudes a well-played, road-worn aesthetic. The heavy relic treatment includes finish checking, hardware aging, and authentic wear patterns, giving the bass the appearance of a well-loved, decades-old instrument. Whether you're a collector or a serious player, this bass offers authentic vintage tone and unmatched playability.

Custom Shop Hand-Wound '65/'70 Precision Bass Pickup

The Custom Shop hand-wound '65/'70 Precision Bass pickup provides the punchy, powerful tone that has made the Precision Bass a favorite for generations. With rich lows, tight mids, and clear highs, this pickup is perfect for a variety of genres, from rock to funk to blues. The classic split-coil configuration ensures warm, fat tones that sit perfectly in any mix, making this bass an essential tool for both live and studio performances.

Vintage Feel and Modern Playability

The '66 Precision Bass features a quartersawn maple neck with a smooth nitrocellulose lacquer finish, providing a comfortable feel for fast, precise playing. The 3A rosewood fingerboard is adorned with 7 mm mother-of-pearl dot inlays, adding a touch of elegance to the instrument's vintage aesthetic. With 20 medium jumbo frets and a 34" scale length, this bass offers the perfect balance between vintage authenticity and modern playability. The 4-saddle vintage-style bridge ensures excellent intonation and sustain, while the bone nut and vintage-style heel-adjust truss rod add to the bass's classic feel.

Heavy Relic Finish for Authentic Vintage Vibe

The nitrocellulose lacquer finish on the '66 Precision Bass has been painstakingly aged through Fender's Heavy Relic process, giving it the appearance of an instrument that has seen decades of use. The aged Sherwood Green Metallic finish is complemented by a 4-ply brown shell pickguard and nickel/chrome hardware, adding to the bass's vintage appeal. Complete with a deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity, this bass is a must-have for collectors and players alike.

Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '66 Precision Bass Heavy Relic Aged Sherwood Green Metallic
Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '66 Precision Bass Heavy Relic Aged Sherwood Green Metallic
Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition '66 Precision Bass Heavy Relic Aged Sherwood Green Metallic

Features

  • Custom Shop hand-wound '65/'70 Precision Bass pickup for classic P-Bass tone
  • Aged Sherwood Green Metallic finish with Heavy Relic treatment for vintage appeal
  • Quartersawn maple neck and 3A rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
  • Comes with deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity
warning

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Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Precision Bass
  • Body wood: 2-piece select alder
  • Body finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck
  • Neck wood: Quartersawn maple
  • Neck finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Fingerboard wood: 3A rosewood
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo (6150)
  • Inlays: Mother of pearl dot - 7 mm
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.45 mm)
  • Scale length: 34" (86.36 cm)
  • Truss rod: Vintage-style heel adjust
Hardware
  • Bridge: 4-saddle vintage-style
  • Pickguard: 4-ply brown shell
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Electronics
  • Pickup: Custom Shop hand-wound '65/'70 Precision Bass
  • Pickup configuration: S
Other
  • Strings: Nickel plated steel (.045–.105 gauge)
  • Case: Deluxe hardshell
  • Included accessories: Deluxe hardshell case, strap, certificate of authenticity

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