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4-string Electric Bass with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, 1 Split-coil Pickup - 3-tone Sunburst
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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 pau ferro 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: 3-tone Sunburst
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Modern C
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
  • 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: Player 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: 0149803500

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Rated 5/5

Great bass! Period!!

This bass is awesome! Great way they show the actual bass you can purchase with the weight listed as well. The neck is perfect for my playing style and feels like home in my hands. Set up was great and the neck checked in at .016. I adjusted it to.012 where I prefer it and it had no buzzing issues. I own a few American issue p bass and this one is just as good if not better. I like the growl of it as well as the balance. No neck dive, I purchased the 7lb 13oz with the Pao Ferro neck. I changed the strings to flatwounds and oiled the fretboard with they were off. I also put on a brown tortoise pick guard and noticed full size pots and a great amount of shielding in the cavity. Excellent craftsmanship, quality woods and electronics along with a 55 point inspection! If you're looking for something closer to original tuners and bridge then you will be pleasantly pleased as myself! This is a keeper!
Music background: Semi-Pro
Rated 5/5

Magnificent!

...Great! Super! Nice! Excellent! And then I run out of superlatives.
The neck is a joy and feels elegant. There is a flawless finish on everything - could not be better. I have a few basses and wanted a P-Bass to fill out the herd so this was just what I wanted. With flatwounds it's perfect for the thump and the 60's-70's sound. I could not be happier.
Music background: Bass/guitar weekend warrior
Rated 5/5

Great P Bass!

The Player series precision bass is a really nice surprise! It came from Sweetwater in great condition and playable right out of the box. Fit and finish is top notch.
While many people believe these are nothing more than the Standard series rebranded...truly, it is upgraded and a joy to play. I figured I would need to replace the p'ups, but the stock p'ups sound warm and responsive...I think I will keep them.
I own another, more expensive, Fender P Bass which is my #1, but this Player will fit right into the family. If you are on a budget or looking to upgrade from your Squier bass...don't hesitate to pick the Fender Player Precision Bass up; well worth the money!
Rated 5/5

Love this bass

This is the second bass I've bought from Sweetwater and if you're concerned about receiving a guitar through the mail, I can report that both of them arrived in perfect condition, ready to play and needing only a few tweaks based on my personal preferences. This PBass did not disappoint and has the classic old school sound that I've always loved. Looks good, feels good, and is just really fun to play. Glad I finally bought this classic and just wish I'd done it sooner.
Rated 5/5

Fender Player P Bass

This is an excellent bass guitar, especially for the price. It has a lot of tone variation, no need for active pickups on this one; nice & simple.

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