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4-string Electric Bass with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 1 Split-coil Pickup - Black
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Authentic Fender Tone with a Modern Edge

Looking for classic P Bass sound and style? Then pick up the Fender Player Series Precision Bass. It provides the quintessential P Bass experience — with the playability you'd expect from a modern instrument. Lay down the groove with classic fat tones, by way of an Alnico V split-coil pickup. Experience a great fast feel, thanks to a Modern "C" neck profile and contemporary 9.5" fingerboard radius. You also get a synthetic bone nut, 4-saddle standard bridge, and Fender standard open-gear tuners. Authentic Fender tone with a modern edge — what more could a bass player ask for?

Fender's Player Series: vintage vibe, modern edge

For their new Player Series basses, Fender went back to the drawing board with updated radii for more historically accurate body shapes, new vintage-inspired finishes, and a classic logo that harken back to the Fenders of yesteryear. But these smooth-playing instruments also look to the future with new Alnico V pickups that crank out legendary Fender tone by the boatload. There's never been a better time to get into a genuine Fender bass. Pick up a Player Series bass and lay down the groove with a modern classic.

Versatile, vintage pickup

The Player Series Precision Bass comes loaded with an Alnico V split-coil pickup. The sound this pickup puts out ranges from fat low end to punchy midrange to toothy treble — a beautiful sonic combination that is the foundation of the P Bass's tone. Jazz, funk, rock — this bass can cover it all with the kind of tonal styling that leaves you and your audience satisfied.

Maple neck with comfortable modern "C" shape

Leo Fender wasn't a guitar player, so he didn't really know that guitars weren't supposed to have maple necks. Eventually, the blond maple necks became a Fender trademark. The Player Series Precision Bass has a nicely balanced maple neck with a modern "C" shape and a fast-playing 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard. One thing's for sure — the bassists here at Sweetwater had a great time putting this electric bass guitar through its paces.

Classic P Bass design

Leo Fender brought us the Precision Bass back in the 1950s, and its classic body shape and comfortable neck continue to give today's Player Series version excellent playability and a distinctive look. Players from all genres have embraced the P Bass, and it continues to be a favorite in the studio and on stages everywhere. As with so many of Fender's original designs, the man got the essence of a great instrument right the first time. And over a half-century later, the Player Series Precision Bass stands as a sterling example.

Fender Player Series Precision Bass Features:

  • Provides the quintessential P Bass experience, along with modern playability
  • Alnico V split-coil pickup ranges from fat low end to punchy midrange to toothy treble
  • Fast-playing Modern C-shaped neck with a contemporary 9.5" fingerboard radius
  • Synthetic bone nut enhances vibrational transfer through the neck
  • 4-saddle standard bridge supplies excellent sustain and intonation
  • Fender standard open-gear tuners for rock-solid tuning

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Precision
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Color: Black
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Modern C
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.625"
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: 4-saddle Standard
  • Tuners: Fender Standard Open Gear
  • Middle Pickup: Players Series Alnico V Precision Split Single-coil
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Strings: Fender NPS, .045-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0149802506

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Rated 5/5

Positively Player Precision!!

For the longest time I just wasn't a P-bass fan, but then I really started honing in on some famous P-bass players and learned to appreciate their sound and playing (praise & worship music also has a lot of P-bass on those recordings). So, I had to add one to my arsenal. After reading lots of reviews online and watching several videos, I knew the Player Precision was what the doctor ordered. So far, the experience has been great! The bass is definitely made very well build and finish-wise. My bass arrived set up very nicely with very playable action, nice fretwork, and very little to no fret buzz (raised the saddles a tad and the little bit of buzz was gone, still plays perfect) - that was my biggest worry about buying this instrument and I'm more than happy. The pickup, too, is really cool; very balanced sound tonally and output-wise (not too loud, but not too soft, if you want to turn up your amp's gain or volume controls). The sound is just pure P-bass heaven; it's the one tone we all know and love that works so well on everything. The volume and tone controls are also top notch, with every smoothly tapering off or turning up (no sudden cuts as you turn the knobs). The tone control is also perfect, and with it I am able to make it as bright or as boomy as I need, with every tone in between. The stock hardware works well, too, in my opinion. Still, some may like to upgrade all those parts, but, for me, it works and sounds great. The bass has plenty of sustain, and no crazy dead spots in weird places (the 7th fret on the G-string still dies off quickly, but still has the same volume and punch as the other notes). All in all, I've finally got a really cool Fender Precision in my arsenal. Looking forward to recording and playing this ole girl!!
Music background: Recording session, praise & worship, rock & pop BASSIST since 1988
Rated 5/5

Aw, heck Yeah!

Ever since a bud turned me on to Sweetwater, I go window shopping nearly every day, see what's around. I have an Ibanez Black Eagle bass, and was curious about some tech improvements. Christian Baer, my sales engineer, was with me 100%. He gave me great suggestions; I was receptive. But in the end, I decided not to commit. Because I wanted another bass in my arsenal. I had my eye on the Fender P-Bass because I had learned and played on many basses, BUT not the P-Bass. I needed it. So, I went in. Christian was there with me and was utterly fantastic. Shipping was quick and easy. When I received it, it came out of the box perfectly (a major thanks to Conner and Austin for the 55-Point inspections, and the folks in Mexico for assembling a lovely instrument!) I plugged in and the P-bass was fire! It has such a warm tone, great sustain. It plays better than most basses I've used before. I cannot thank Christian and the other folk whose hard made this possible enough! You are all the best!
Music background: Alternative, Punk, Experimental
Rated 5/5

career

I made $1000s since 1974 with this bass and a '74 bassman 50, a root of a few relationships. The gear was the best and longer lasting.
Music background: since 1969
Rated 5/5

Exceeded Expectations

I expected a pretty good bass at this price.
What I got is an excellent instrument!
The fit and finish is as good as my American Fenders, the neck wood is very nice and the neck shape very playable. The bass balances nicely, a comfortable weight.
The pickups are surprisingly good!
The tuners are solid. Pots turn smoothly and are tapered nicely.
I don't love the bridge so I replaced it with an AV bridge.
All in all, an excellent package.
Special thanks to Colton for making this a pleasant buying experience.
Rated 5/5

Finally got a Black P Bass!!!

My sales engineer Jimmy Hart always comes through. The bass I had my eye on was a discounted DEMO model. It had a couple scratches that was very hard to find. The 55 point inspection was great, it arrived in tune, with nice low action...and double boxed shipping.
Music background: Project studio.

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