Fender Precision Bass Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar (1966)
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Fender Precision Bass Model Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar (1966), made in Fullerton, California, serial # 167361, sunburst lacquer finish, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, alder body, original black hard shell case.
This is a nice example of an early CBS-era Fender Precision Bass, lightly played in but not abused or modified since new. The CBS Corporation had owned Fender not quite two years when this instrument was built. The Precision Bass was little altered for some time and this one shows only minor cosmetic changes from the pre-CBS pattern retaining the feel of Leo's earlier instruments.
This bass shows the typical features for this period: a thin-lam rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay and the new larger fret wire, the silver "transition" Fender logo decal on the headstock and a 3-ply tortoise pattern plastic pickguard in place of the earlier nitrocellulose piece. The thin lacquer sunburst finish is the brighter and tightly defined "target" burst typical of 1965-66. The neck is still finished in the thinner lacquer that feels more comfortable to most players than the thicker finishes Fender began using the next year.
The ink stamp on the heel of the neck is 5 Oct 66C. The electronics are untouched; the visible pot date is 6618. Besides its classic looks, this is a superbly light and resonant bass at well under 9 Lbs. We often find that 1966 era Precisions have a distinctive sound, a bit brighter than earlier versions and with a noticeable midrangey growl. They can make great rock basses; this one is no exception.
Overall length is 45 in. (114.3 cm.), 13 in. (33 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 34 in. (864 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.)., 8.76 lbs.
This bass shows general signs of use but not too much serious wear, especially considering it is closing in on 60 years old. Overall there are small dings, dents, and chips to the finish, and typical wear to the body edges and back of the neck. The sunburst lacquer on the body shows very strong color with some minor fade to the red layer. The face has some fine checking and small dinks and marks, with some more noticeable loss in the typical upper armwear spot. The back and the bottom edge of the body have some heavier wear spots, with a belt buckle spot in the center, a lot of superficial dents and scratches and an area of loss on the upper edge. The headstock has micro-checking mostly on the face; the decal is fully intact. The back of the neck is worn to the wood along the edges from the first to 6th frets and feels great.
The pickguard has shrunken slightly but has no cracks or popped screw holes. The bass remains original except the chrome pickup cover is a repro. The larger-wire frets show some roundwound string wear but still play fine. There are no alterations or repairs, and this fabulous bass is still an excellent player. That original black Tolex "no logo" Fender case shows more wear than the bass itself with some old damage to the ends, but remains in functional shape. Overall Excellent - Condition.
This is a nice example of an early CBS-era Fender Precision Bass, lightly played in but not abused or modified since new. The CBS Corporation had owned Fender not quite two years when this instrument was built. The Precision Bass was little altered for some time and this one shows only minor cosmetic changes from the pre-CBS pattern retaining the feel of Leo's earlier instruments.
This bass shows the typical features for this period: a thin-lam rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay and the new larger fret wire, the silver "transition" Fender logo decal on the headstock and a 3-ply tortoise pattern plastic pickguard in place of the earlier nitrocellulose piece. The thin lacquer sunburst finish is the brighter and tightly defined "target" burst typical of 1965-66. The neck is still finished in the thinner lacquer that feels more comfortable to most players than the thicker finishes Fender began using the next year.
The ink stamp on the heel of the neck is 5 Oct 66C. The electronics are untouched; the visible pot date is 6618. Besides its classic looks, this is a superbly light and resonant bass at well under 9 Lbs. We often find that 1966 era Precisions have a distinctive sound, a bit brighter than earlier versions and with a noticeable midrangey growl. They can make great rock basses; this one is no exception.
Overall length is 45 in. (114.3 cm.), 13 in. (33 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 34 in. (864 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.)., 8.76 lbs.
This bass shows general signs of use but not too much serious wear, especially considering it is closing in on 60 years old. Overall there are small dings, dents, and chips to the finish, and typical wear to the body edges and back of the neck. The sunburst lacquer on the body shows very strong color with some minor fade to the red layer. The face has some fine checking and small dinks and marks, with some more noticeable loss in the typical upper armwear spot. The back and the bottom edge of the body have some heavier wear spots, with a belt buckle spot in the center, a lot of superficial dents and scratches and an area of loss on the upper edge. The headstock has micro-checking mostly on the face; the decal is fully intact. The back of the neck is worn to the wood along the edges from the first to 6th frets and feels great.
The pickguard has shrunken slightly but has no cracks or popped screw holes. The bass remains original except the chrome pickup cover is a repro. The larger-wire frets show some roundwound string wear but still play fine. There are no alterations or repairs, and this fabulous bass is still an excellent player. That original black Tolex "no logo" Fender case shows more wear than the bass itself with some old damage to the ends, but remains in functional shape. Overall Excellent - Condition.