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4-string Electric Bass with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Pau Ferro 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 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: Black
  • 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: 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: 0149803506

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Rated 5/5

Fender P Bass

First things first I must point out that I'm a guitar player and that I just needed a new bass for some home recordings. My previous bass was a cheaper Ibanez soundgear. I was somewhat unsure about the Pau ferro fretboard but it plays and sounds wonderful. Aesthetically, I still prefer the look of rosewood but I'm a guitar player and while I only buy American made guitars its harder for me to justify the price of an American bass. This MIM player series bass plays and sounds Wonderful. Exactly what I was looking for in a P Bass for my recordings. Also, it was somewhat concerning to buy and have a bass shipped to me without a case but the guys at Sweetwater are excellent at packing and shipping guitars. It was shipped safely inside 2 boxes with plenty of packing. Exactly how they shipped my last 2 guitars (Fender American Strat and Gibson Les Paul standard) minus the case of course. If you looking at this don't hesitate any longer. This IS the bass your looking for at a much more friendly price.
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Fender Players Precision Bass

Never owned a bass guitar. Was searching Sweetwater for a couple weeks and decided you can't go wrong with a classic like a Fender P-bass and that was the right move. Feels great and sounds even better. Got a Rumble 25 to go with. Still a full-time 6-string player but proud to own my first bass. As always the 5 stars apply to Sweetwater as well. Amazing selection, great advice and fast shipping.
Rated 5/5

Great bass!

Over the past 2 years, I've bought maybe 5 Precision basses and returned all of them, even sold an American standard that I didn't like for a loss. Something just didn't feel right about any of these instruments. But this one feels very good. Most of the Mexican ones I'd bought and returned previously were the old Standard range. I'm not sure if Fender just upped their game with the Player series or Sweetwater just gets the good ones, but something's different. Gone are the sharp fret edges. This isn't American craftsmanship but it's pretty close. The body is much more balanced than the MIMs I'd bought previously. No neck dive. And the tone is classic P-Bass. The instrument itself is light . I own a 2011 American Standard Jazz Bass and it weighs a ton compared to this instrument.

Matthew LaMarche, thank you for picking out a winner for me!
Rated 5/5

Great buy!

Taught myself to play drums originally, but decided I wanted to branch out and try to wrap my head around something with strings. This bass is wonderful for a beginner or a seasoned player. The range of sound is amazing (coupled with a Fender Rumble 100), and the look and feel are awesome, too.
Music background: trained singer, self-taught drummer, beginning bass player
Rated 5/5

IMPRESSIVE!

I am really happy with this bass. I have a USA 50's reissue P bass and this Player Series actually plays better. The neck is absolutely perfect and the satin finish on the back of neck feels like silk. I play through a 1980's Peavey TNT combo amp with a 15" speaker and I can't believe the sound. I might buy the Jazz model next.
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