If you want to bury the decal under the finish as seen on modern fender headstocks, you will need to spray additional coats. Hopefully i will be able to get one of these soon, and i recomend this bass to anyone who is a vintage p bass fan. Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more. All original including the ashtray and pickup cover.
With alnico v usamade magnets and wire, the fralin 51 pbass is great for those looking to add more. Fender 58 precision bass avri guitar interactive magazine. I recently purcahsaed a cij 62 reissue precision fretless from old horse murphy nick. Introduced in late 1951, the fender precision bass was a completely new instrument, with a 34. The p bass gave bass players a means to be heard clearly while eliminating the need to lug around a heavy. The precision is an absolute classic, of course, much copied, much improved over the years, but unlike a lot of other firsts that have been left behind would you drive a 1958 car. Dating your fender amp vintage guitar bass amplifier.
While its true that gibson, rickenbacker, and audiovox all built electric basses some years earlier, the instrument developed by leo fender and george fullerton has always been considered the. Vintage custom 1951 precision bass fender custom shop. Printing furniture nervous system guitar tattoo for men key. Leo fender originally hoped that his new electric bass would appeal to country and western musicians. This bass come with the original center pocket bass case which i have never. Fender japan 1962 reissue p basses bass guitars basschat. Fender precision bass 1953 blonde price guide reverb. Fender precision bass 1954 butterscotch bass for sale jay.
That was the year that leo fender introduced the world to the precision bass. The american original 50s and 60s precision basses. Fender 1951 relic precision bass demo fender youtube. A vintage singlecoil pickup halfway between the bridge and neck, 2saddle bridge, gorgeous. This fender custom shop video presents the 1951 relic precision bass, now available in three new finishescandy tangerine, melon candy. Today jay has picked out a true piece of fender history, a precision bass from 1951. Leo fender introduced the precision bass in late 1951 following the success of his revolutionary electric 6string, the telecaster. Think of it as leos own personal feng shui for the mother of all inventions the fender precision electric bass guitar. Fender 1963 precision bass reissue american vintage series. Pick of the day 1951 fender precision bass youtube. Leo fender originally hoped that his new electric bass. My precision is alder but it has non vintage tuners and bridge. The american original 50s and 60s precision basses feature updated playability, while retaining the original sound and style of their predecessors.
So do the controls and jack via a crude but effective tappupswith driver test. Legend has it that fender built it to enable guitar players to have an instrument they could double on, as big bands gave way to smaller combos. Precision bass style pickguards click for price in any color. One of the best weve ever had in, this precision has been loved and played but well looked after. I have always loved the look of the first fender precision basses, from 1951 through 1956. In 54, fender shifted its standard finish from natural to sunburst, replaced its blackfiber pickguard with one made of white plastic, and reshaped its body to look more like the. These single coil p basses have been discontinued for sometime and are getting harder to find. Aug 03, 2015 jonah plays the fender 1951 precision bass be sure to read about it on our site. It arrived in our world in 1951 and since has had a bumpy ride in terms of. Fender telecaster bass introduced in 1967, this fourstring bass guitar was essentially a reissue of the original 1951 precision bass or p bass. With simple, vintage looks and punchy, warm tone, this p bass is one of the best ive played. Fender performer bass only produced during 1985, this bass guitar had four strings and a very slender 34inch maple neck. The fender 1951 precision bass cij or crafted in japan model, not a squier, is built around 2002 in japan by tokai or dyna gakki.
Fender forums view topic 1951 reissue precision bass. Fenders american vintage 58 precision commemorates the first year in which the bass that started it all appeared in three colour sunburst. Any bass player worth their salt has played a fender precision at some point and, whether it was just a fleeting tryout in a music shop, or something tantamount to a lifelong love affair, one. Good overall condition and excellent build quality.
The 1951 fender precision bass would make this possible. Fender 1951 precision bass reissue cij sunburst, 2002. A revolutionary instrument for the time, the precision bass has made an immeasurable impact on the sound of popular music ever since. Built as a bass counterpart to the telecaster, the precision or p bass evolved throughout the 50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic det. Basically a reissue of the original version of the precision bass, there was really. Fenders mid50s precision bass vintage guitar magazine. I just came across the new revised american vintage reissue line. Built as a bass counterpart to the telecaster, the precision or. This picture is of the 1951 precision bass reissue without the bridge and pickup covers. If clarence leo fender were to be remembered for nothing else, surely it would be the precision an instrument. Fender forums view topic vintage bass bridge covers. It is an easy replacement and will drop straight into any american made precision. The original finish on the body shows some normal playing wear indicative of its age, primarily a few scuff marks and some edge wear and dings, as seen in the closeups.
The 1962 fender precision bass is the name year and model that james jamerson played on almost every motown hit of the sixties, till it was stolen from the. Jonah plays the fender 1951 precision bass be sure to. The precision bass often shortened to p bass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. The history of the fender precision bass fender basses. Jonah plays the fender 1951 precision bass be sure to read about it on our site. May 18, 2011 fender american special precision bass any bass player worth their salt has played a fender precision at some point and, whether it was just a fleeting tryout in a music shop, or something tantamount to a lifelong love affair, one things for certain it will have left a lasting impression. Designed by leo fender as a prototype in 1950 and brought to market in 1951, the precision was the first electric bass to earn widespread attention and use. Fender 60th anniversary precision bass 2011 60th anniversary precision bass. Its the one with one single coil pickup and its buttercotch blonde on ash with the black pickguard.
The 51 precision bass is great for any type of music, especially motown, pop and rock. Anyone who has ever held a pre1965 fender precision bass will know what we. Mais le micro dorigine faisait bien le taf et etait tres soyeux les mecanique ne bougent jamais. I show you my trick to get at that truss rod adjustment. This page includes pickguards for fender precision bass models. Bass of the week 1951 fender precision replica ebass. Mar 30, 2017 see the business listing for this bass builder here.
Fender american original precision bass electric basses. Thats why the precision bass, first produced in october 1951, is such a special. Fender 1963 precision bass reissue american vintage. Fender 60th anniversary precision bass limited edition.
For speakers this code can be 5, 6, 7 or 8 digits long, and its inkstamped. Comes with a case and all the usual cool fender stuff inside the case. Having switched recently from playing guitar to bass, ive been perfectly happy with my fender classic 50s precision bass. The history of the jazz bass, with early pickup designs first using the fender jazzmaster.
However, nick told me that he had imported the bass from japan so things now start to make sense as the quality of my bass is superb. The history of the jazz bass, with early pickup designs first using the fender jazzmaster style pickups, to the odd fender five string bass with a high c string, to the fender named hootenanny strap button located on back of the headstock. Custom shop precision bass guitarshonoring the first electric bass with the finest craftsmanship in mind. We had to wait until 1951 for it to become an integral part of the musical world. However some of the first to use the new bass were jazz musicians. Inspired by the design, style and comfort of the strat guitar, todays p bass body is designed for playability high in the neck.
Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. February 19, 2014 february 19, 2014 by best bass gear above is a realdeal 1957 fender precision bass. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946. American vintage 57 precision bass pays tribute to this landmark instrument with accurate detailing, including electronics and hardwarefrom the split singlecoil pickups to the vintage tuning. Duncan scpb 3 avec les gros plots pour une patate enorme. Fender used, 1952 precision bass in butterscotch blonde. Rare early contoured body precision in butterscotch finish with a black pickguard and the serial numbers on the bridge.
Fenders 1957 precision bass vintage guitar magazine. To assist us in better serving our customers, please take a minute to register your fender products. Some things about old designs are good enough to replicate, and the 51 p is definitely one of them. In this picture you can see lou playing a 1951 pbass reissue with a sunburst finish. If clarence leo fender were to be remembered for nothing else, surely it would be the precision an instrument, indeed a whole new kind of instrument that simply didnt exist before he invented it, that would forever ensure his place in history. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body. Very comfortable neck with a dark brazilian rosewood fingerboard and has an outstanding tone strung with flatwounds.
Precision bass style pickguards click for price in any. This instrument is one of the earliest electric basses ever produced by the company, and is in stunning. Vintage custom 1951 precision bass nos, maple fingerboard, nocaster blonde more about vintage custom 1951 precision bass the debut of the precision bass in 1951 is arguably one of the most important milestones of the 20 th century. If you had the money, would you purchase a true vintage. The differences between the 1968 telecaster bass and the 1951 precision. Fender precision bass history the precision bass 1951 is such a special instrument. The sourcedate code on a pot is a 6 or 7 digit code impressed into the casing of the potentiometer. The precision bass often shortened to pbass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. Very comfortable neck with a dark brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Jun 24, 2012 i was told that if the body of the bass was alder it was the us version and if the body was basswood then it was japanese. Selling my late 1990s fender precision bass 1951 reissue.
As the first production model bass guitar, the fender precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. This fender telecaster bass is chrome with a red metallic pickguard. If you had the money, would you purchase a true vintage fender bass. This is a great singlecoil tone replacement for 50sera basses and reissues. I just came across the new revised american vintage reissue line, and the 1963 precision looks very nice. Complete with its pickup and bridge covers and original selmer case.
See the business listing for this bass builder here. This instrument is one of the earliest electric basses ever. These single coil pbasses have been discontinued for sometime and are getting harder to find. In the world of electric basses, the 1952 fender precision is the one that started it all. The original finish on the body shows some normal playing wear indicative of its age, primarily a few scuff marks and. Fender recreates yet another prized incarnation of the original bass guitar with its 58 precision. Unfollow 1973 fender precision bass to stop getting updates on your ebay. It is an accurate replacement for the 1951 precision bass decal, 1952 precision bass decal, 1953 precision bass decal, 1954 precision bass decal, 1955 precision bass decal, 1956 precision bass decal, 1957 precision bass decal, 1958 precision bass decal, 1959 precision bass decal, 1960 precision bass, and finally the 1961 precision bass decal. This is a beautiful example of perhaps the most famous year of the fender precision bass. Its an awesome instrument with a lot of bottom end but the pickup is very noisy. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body, fourstringed instrument equipped with a single splitcoil humbucking pickup and a onepiece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood, pau ferro, or maple fingerboard. Over that time ive swapped the pickup for a basslines quarter pound single coil, changed to thomastikinfeld jazz flats, traded the twosaddle bridge for one off an american deluxe, and, most recently, lost the stamped metal output cup for a machined electrosocket from stewartmcdonald. Leo brought the first ones out in 1951, and that era bass is still a 100% usable instrument to this day. While its true that gibson, rickenbacker, and audiovox all built.
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