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Player Series Precision Bass | Player Series | Fender

Player Series Precision Bass | Player Series | Fender

The Player Series Basses | Player Series | Fender

The Player Series Basses | Player Series | Fender

The Player Series | Fender

The Player Series | Fender

Description

There’s nothing more classic than a Fender electric bass, and the Player Precision Bass is as authentic as it gets—genuine Fender style and the rumbling, seismic sound that spawned a thousand imitations. With its smooth playing feel and spotlight-ready style, this thunderous bass is ready to enter the studio or prowl the stage and help show the world your creative vision.

Respecting heritage while maintaining innovative spirit, the fat, punchy Player Series split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup is packed with legendary Fender bass tone, turned up to 11 for modern ears. Master volume and tone controls are close to hand to shape the pickup’s powerful voice so you can easily craft your sound.

The “Modern C”-shaped maple neck’s hosts a 9.5”-radius fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets that are ideal for almost any playing style, while the 4-saddle bridge is engineered for accurate intonation and easy action adjustment so you can personalize the feel to your playing style and taste.

Other features include a 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, vintage-style disc string trees, open-gear tuning machines and a four-bolt “F”-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real deal—as Fender as it gets.

A modern classic with genuine Fender sound, style and feel, the Player Precision Bass is ready to pump out some serious low end. Case sold separately.
Fender Player Precision Bass Maple Fingerboard Tidepool
Fender Player Precision Bass Maple Fingerboard Tidepool
Fender Player Precision Bass Maple Fingerboard Tidepool

Features

  • Alder body with gloss finish
  • One Player Series split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup
  • Master volume and tone controls
  • “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard
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Specs

Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: Split single-coil
  • Neck:
  • Middle: Player Series Alnico 5 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass 
  • Bridge:
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Not applicable
  • Active preamp: No
  • Special electronics: None
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Top wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • 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: 4-Saddle adjustable
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Mexico

Reviews

4.57

21 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

I just bought this Guitar and I love it
So, a Jazz Bass Fanatic finally buys a Precision...
True to tradition, fantastic Bass!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

True to tradition, fantastic Bass!

I needed that meaty tone only a P-Bass can deliver. I picked this up before a gig, put on some flats and played a 2 hour set! Fully intended to switch mid-set but stayed with her. The neck feels great and comfortable vs previous P-Basses to me, my other main Bass is a 98 Mim Std Jazz. The pickup is smooth, warm and punchy, so happy I won't need to replace! Very solid construction and totally simple no frills controls. Only thing I changed was the stock bridge (not necessary, just personal preference). Need a P-Bass? This one will fit the bill!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Looks beautiful sounds great needs better QC

This is my 3rd Fender Bass. I own a 5 string MIM J-Bass and a Aerodyne which were playable after a few minor adjustments and new strings. I must say that I am disappointed with this P Bass. It was not playable out of the box. The strings where horrible, no problem I changed to tape wounds. The neck was bowed and needed adjustments. But most disappointing is the frets are not finished. I've bought Bass guitars for 1/2 the price that were in much better shape than this P-Bass. It looks beautiful. But I've never had a Bass make me bleed before. I'm currently waiting for tools to fix this issue and make it playable. Fender, please don't ship anything like this again. I have Sterling, Schecters, and MarkBass that were setup and ready to rock right out of the box. All at 1/2 the cost. Let's step up and deliver quality.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing14
  2. Jamming12
  3. Recording9
  4. Small Venues9
  5. Rock Concerts6
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz4
  2. Craftsmanship1
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. Quality control, inspection1
  5. Adjust the neck1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced18
  2. Professional Musician2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Feel19
  2. Good Tone19
  3. Fun To Play16
  4. Good Pick Up12
  5. Solid Electronics11

Reviewed by 21 customers

  • Plays nice out of the box

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJames

    fromPacifica, Ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great for that classic fender precision bass sound heard on so many classic records like the cure's seventeen seconds. It was setup pretty nicely right out of the box. Putting on flat-wound strings will take it to the next level if you're into the sound of flats. I highly recommended this bass if you're looking for a great precision

  • This is a great bass!!!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byPHILILP

    fromChICAGO,il

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Used for recording..

  • Buttercream Baby

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byCJ

    fromArlington Heights, Il

    I bought this Precision Bass because I was looking for a second bass to upgrade from my Epiphone EB-0. It was in great condition but to my eye it should've been stated as excellent condition. When I first had the chance to plug in a bass guitar of my choice in 2021 it was a Player P-bass in Buttercream and then a Sunburst Player Jazz Bass. The player series cured my stigma that foreign made instruments were inferior to an American made one. Majority of the time the quality is the same. Now in 2023 after being hooked on getting a jazz bass or a Rickenbacker 4003. I plugged in the used P-bass in Buttercream and was amazed. It was well setup. No issues with the electronics. Hardware was all stock. The P-Bass is the one bass that sounds just as good with round wounds on it as flats. Still, I strung it up with Labella flats and continue to be pleased with its sound. I got into music six years ago starting with Badfinger's Straight Up album and I finally found what I call "the bass" for me. And I got a nice case with it too as part of the price.

  • Player Series P-Bass, this one is a keeper

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRick

    fromNortheast PA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is my second new player series P bass. The first one I returned within a few days since the nut slots were not cut accurately. So far this one is much better, but im unable to adjust the pickup height easily since the pickup cutouts in the pick guard are too small and rub against the black pickup covers.

  • I already have. This is my 3rd p bass

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byGary

    fromDallas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I traded in a Lakland 44-02 for the p bass. Way too complicated for get any tone. Never achieved the traditional p bass tone I was seeking.

  • I just bought this Guitar and I love it

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byMoises

    fromSouthbridge Mass

    This is a Polar white the one I got is a better color and not just that the sound is amazing like always Fender doing the solo I highly recommend to anyone

Q&A

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMitch

    fromFort Smith, AR

    Are the frets stainless steel?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, they are not stainless steel

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBill

    fromRichland, WA

    Where is the P bass made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This model is made in Mexico

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byl

    fromundisclosed

    does it come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It includes a gig bag.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySarah

    fromTN

    Hello, what are the specifications of the strings that come with this bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The strings gauges will be: Gauge 50-105

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bySean

    fromTemecula,CA

    Can I change the pick board cover from white to another color and have it delivered

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, the pick guard cannot be changed out on this bass.