American Standard P-Bass

Description

Newly designed tuners and bridge modernize this classic!

This American Standard Series Percision Bass has a vintage body radius and contour for a classic vibe and feel. The body is rendered in premium alder for optimum tone and sustain. Its rosewood or maple fretboard features detailed fret and nut work. The Neck is graphite-reinforced and has rolled edges for a broken-in feel from the get-go. HMV (high mass vintage) bridge increases sustain, provides punchier tone, beefier looking plates and 3/8" diameter vintage saddles. String height adjustment screws have nylon patches for a tight fit that won't vibrate loose.

A 12-gauge cold rolled steel playe machined brass backstop increases mass, enhances top end. Socket head intonation screws are engineered for a tighter fit, and are more stable. Features Fender/Hipshot tuning keys. They work great and are 30% lighter, minimizing neck dip. Classic 20:1 tuning ratio, cast zinc aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, and steel clovers. Brass worm gears, steel worm drivers.

With a thinner undercoat, the American Standard P Bass body breathes easier and has improved sound (more wood influence). Neck pocket paint buildup has been reduced by 40%, greatly improving the wood to wood connection/reaction.

Fender American Standard Precision Bass Features:

• Alder body
• Graphite-reinforced neck with modern C shape and satin polyurethane finish
• Rosewood or maple fingerboard with rolled edges.
• 20 medium-jumbo frets
• Open-back cast machine heads
• 1 American Precision Bass split single-coil pickup
• Volume and tone controls
• HMV Bridge (high mass vintage)
• Chrome hardware
• Thinner undercoat
• Improved neck pocket