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Fender American Original '60s Precision Bass

Fender American Original '60s Precision Bass

Introducing the American Original Series | Fender

Introducing the American Original Series | Fender

Description
Whether in the Motor City, Tinsel Town or the Big Apple, on hit after hit, the Fender Precision Bass was the sound of the '60s, with a punch and definition that set it apart. The American Original '60s Precision Bass brings that same vibe and sound, updated with a modern feel. From the rosewood-topped maple neck to the period-correct pickups, vintage-style hardware and gloss nitro finish, it's an instrument you'll just want to keep on playing.
Fender American Original '60s Precision Bass Rosewood Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Fender American Original '60s Precision Bass Rosewood Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Fender American Original '60s Precision Bass Rosewood Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Features
  • Solid alder body with gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Rosewood on maple 34" scale neck with modern 9.5" radius
  • Period-correct split-coil alnico V pickup
  • Vintage-style tuners and steel-saddle bridge
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Specs
Neck
  • Shape: 63 C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Info not available
  • Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: Split single-coil
  • Neck:
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: Split-coil Alnico V
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Not applicable
  • Active preamp: No
  • Special electronics: None
Fretboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.735 in. (44.1mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body finish: Gloss nitrocellulose
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: No
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Vintage-style
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Long-scale
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: USA
Reviews

4.67

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

She's a beauty
Masterpiece without question!
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Best Uses
  1. Recording3
  2. Small Venues3
  3. Jamming2
  4. Rock Concerts2
  5. Practicing1
Cons
  1. Neck radius would be better if it were 7 1/4"1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Good Tone3
  2. Fun To Play2
  3. Good Feel2
  4. Solid Electronics2
  5. Good Pick Up1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • She's a beauty

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byMark

    fromHouston Texas,

    I love this bass but I have one complaint. Why the 9 1/2" radius neck. It actually makes it harder to play low notes on the E string. It's not that I'm worried about it fretting out when I bend a note like when I play a Strat. I don't really bend notes on a bass and if I do I'm not bending them far enough for that to be problematic. The 7 1/4" radius is much more comfortable and allows easier access to the E string while muting the A While sticking with a more vintage feel.

  • American original 60s bass

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byMel

    fromMinnesota

    Plays great.

  • Masterpiece without question!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMike

    fromPhilly

    I've been playing bass for 15 plus years and this has to be one of best basses I've owned, right up there with my classic stingray from musicman. Amazing neck, great p bass tone you've been searching for, and all around american made quality. The shape of the neck with the vintage tall frets are both great. I have mine set up with LaBella 1954 flat wounds and couldn't be happier.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byConnie

    fromArlington Texas

    Where is this bass manufactured?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender American Original is made in America.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRobert

    fromSylvania, Ohio

    Did you just recently institute a price increase on this product?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call to discuss pricing 855-770-3373

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTodd

    fromMorehead ky

    Hello does the American original 60s precision bass come with a hard shell case? Or do I have to purchase that separately? Thank you

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, this comes with a hardshell case