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Fender Aerodyne Special Precision Bass - Bright White Demo

4-string Electric Bass with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 1 Split-coil Pickup - Bright White
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High Speed P Bass Performance

Fender’s Aerodyne Special Precision Bass combines the best of contemporary style, modern performance, and rich vintage tone! From the bound body to the signature aerodynamic lines, this is no ordinary P Bass, and the combination of its sleek design and lightweight basswood body offer an incredibly comfortable feel during even the longest of sets. While this bass might appear futuristic on the outside, under the hood it’s all vintage Fender, boasting an Aerodyne Special Precision Bass Pickup that more than delivers on the fat low end and popping midrange that makes Fender’s first 4-string a perennial favorite of Sweetwater's bass players. Add in the rosewood-on-maple neck’s Modern “C” profile and the full contact Babicz Z-series FCH-4 bridge, and you have an ultra-stable, high-performance instrument that’s ready to take on the stage or studio with classic P Bass punch.

Punchy P Bass tone

Despite its decidedly modern visuals, the Aerodyne Special Precision Bass delivers authentic vintage-style P Bass thump. This instrument’s Aerodyne Special Precision Bass Pickup is steeped in the tradition of old-school Fender tone, voiced to replicate the best 4-strings from the early days of solidbody electric bass design. Combining fat low end, punchy midrange, and rounded-off trebles, this style of Precision bass pickup is iconic for its ability to sit perfectly in a mix, and it’s simply unmatched in its genre-sweeping versatility.

Top-of-the-line performance

The Aerodyne Special Precision Bass’ neck is loaded with high-performance appointments that will appease even the most demanding of bassists! Starting off with the classic combo of a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, this guitar’s flat 12-inch radius and medium-jumbo frets are quite a departure from the standard Fender formula, yet they deliver a seriously smooth and effortless feel that facilitates all manner of low-end virtuosity. Lastly, the Modern “C” shape offers a quick, fast-playing feel when thumping out your lines, and the body’s Babicz Z-series FCH-4 Bass bridge enhances your tone with increased sonic transference to the body.

Sleek Aerodyne Special aesthetics

Fender’s Aerodyne Special series is a futuristic take on their most famous guitar and bass models, loaded with high-performance features and sleek Aerodyne aesthetics. Each model in the Aerodyne Special series features a lightweight pickguard-less basswood body that’s carved with aerodynamic lines, then finished off with body binding for a touch of class. The result is an instrument that’s undeniably Fender, but updated for the 21st century. However, as stylish as these guitars look, the Aerodyne special treatment is much more than a visual update — every instrument in this series is loaded with a rock-solid custom Babicz Z-series bridge and custom Aerodyne special pickups for the utmost tone and performance.

Fender Aerodyne Special Precision Bass Features:

  • Custom designed Aerodyne Special basswood body for an updated take on classic P Bass visuals
  • Sleek pickguard-less design and boundy body
  • Maple neck in a comfortable Modern “C” shape for high-performance playability
  • Rosewood fingerboard loaded with medium jumbo frets in a flat 12-inch radius
  • Ultra-stable open-gear tuners
  • Aerodyne Special P Bass pickup is voiced to replicate the midrange punch and fat low end of a vintage model
  • Rock-solid Babicz Z-series FCH-4 bridge combines classic Fender tone and modern performance
  • Crafted in Fender’s world-class Japanese factory

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Precision
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Color: Bright White
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Modern C
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.625"
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Babicz Z-Series FCH-4
  • Tuners: Standard Open Gear
  • Middle Pickup: Aerodyne Special Precision Split-coil
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Strings: NPS, .045-.105
  • Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0252400310

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Rated 5/5

Unbeatable value

The Fender Precision Aerodyne Bass offers great value, tone, and playability that has me totally impressed. Its exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding playability are truly remarkable, and the finish on the neck stands out as a highlight. Kudos to the talented individuals at Fender Japan for delivering such a phenomenal instrument.

The neck of this bass is not only smooth and fast, but also incredibly comfortable to navigate across the 12" radiused fretboard. I visited a brick-and-mortar store to compare the Aerodyne with a few Precision APII's, and the Aerodyne surpassed them in terms of playability and comfort. The neck, in particular, is exceptional. Unbelievably smooth fretwork on top of a perfect rosewood fingerboard. Fender Japan deserves recognition for their superior quality control and attention to detail, setting a standard that the Corona factory could learn from. The nut is finished perfectly on mine. The relief on the board from Sweetwater came in exactly at .010 just the way I like it.

As another reviewer pointed out, the neck pocket is immaculate, and the fit and finish throughout are superior to the APII's I played in store. However, it is possible that the APII's I tried were just stinkers...

While my only concern revolves around the basswood body potentially collecting dings more easily than its Alder APII counterparts, I am committed to being more careful. If you've been yearning for this axe and its standout finish, don't hesitate to make the purchase — I think it's truly worth it.
Music background: Principal Bass - Colorado Symphony
Rated 4/5

Love this bass!

Had my eye on an Aerodyne for some time, but I was actually looking for a new PJ, and found this one on sale. Plays fantastic, great quality, my go-to guitar now. Keep an eye on the neck, it will dive on ya. But with some flat wounds, I get some awesome sounds and play out of this guitar.
Music background: Intermediate player
Rated 5/5

My P bass search stopped here.

I was in the market for an American made P bass. I was ready to spend more money on a Pro II model. My main player was an Aerodyne PJ that I really love, so I went to a brick and mortar store that had the Pro II and this Aerodyne in stock. After trying them both back to back, there was no contest. The neck on the Pro II felt like a sticky baseball bat in comparison. This Aerodyne is super smooth, thin, and fast. It's probably because I"m used to gigging my Aerodyne PJ, but this bass just felt like home. There was zero reason to spend extra money. This bass is the perfect anti twin to my PJ. Even my wife was shocked that I went with the less expensive option.

Sweetwater beat the brick and mortar price significantly. However if the price was the same, I still would have gone with Sweetwater. There was a problem with my original purchase (the shipping company's fault, not Sweetwater) but Sweetwater had impeccable customer service as always. They made it right, and I couldn't be happier with this purchase.

I originally bought some La Bella flats to go on this, but I wasn't thrilled with them even though I've loved them on other basses. After 5 string changes with strings I had laying around, I finally settled on some La Bella copper white nylon tapes. Those hit the sweet spot for me and I've been gigging that combination since.

If you want a basic P bass with a faster neck than the American P basses and great build quality, this is it.
Music background: Strongly mediocre gigging bassist
Rated 5/5

I love my Sweetwater.

And just like that.... I was checking out basses on Sweetwater, saw this Fender Aerodyne in bright white and fell in love. It was then that I found out what it was. Slam the door. I ordered it that Tuesday night. it arrived at my door at 11:47 am Friday. perfect. I mean perfect, this guitar is so awesome, the most amazing display of midtones I have ever owned. Thanks again Micheal Oskam and the crew at Sweetwater.
Rated 5/5

Does the Fender precision and use a 9-volt battery or is it just solid wood

Guitar looks great I was wondering does it come with a 9-fold battery or is solid wood
Music background: Beginner

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