Fender American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass - Vintage Blonde

Fender American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass - Vintage Blonde

The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

The Precision Bass®, the world's first electric bass, represents one of the most important developments in music history. For the first time, bass players had access to a portable, precisely intonated, amplified instrument. As stated by the legendary Quincy Jones, the Fender bass was "…the one technological breakthrough that changed music forever."

Although it initially shared many design cues with the Telecaster®, such as an oversized Tele® headstock, slab body and chrome control plate, by 1954, the P-Bass® had been updated with the same sweeping curves and contoured edges of the newly launched Stratocaster®. The American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original and is offered in two colors over ash: Vintage Blonde and 2-Color Sunburst mated to a single-ply white pickguard.

Other key features include a substantial '54 "C"-shape maple neck with a 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. The Pure Vintage 2-saddle bridge with fiber saddles, reverse open-gear tuners, finger rest and '54 Single-Coil Precision Bass® pickup deliver classic Fender thump and style.

The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Ash Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage '54 Single-Coil Precision® Pickup
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
• Pure Vintage 2-Saddle Precision Bass® with Fiber Saddles, Serialized
• Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Tuners

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 4
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Precision
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Vintage Blonde
• Neck Material: 1-piece Maple
• Neck Shape: 1954 C
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dots
• Number of Frets: 20, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 34"
• Nut Width: 1.70"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Pure Vintage 2-saddle Precision Bass with Fiber Saddles
• Tuners: Pure Vintage Reverse Open Gear
• Middle Pickup: Pure Vintage '54 Single-coil Precision
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Strings: Fender, .045-.105
• Case/Gig Bag: Tweed Case

Condition: Excellent. Light wear typical of a gently used instrument. Light surface scratches, scuffs, etc. Please see pictures

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!