Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass - Black

Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass - Black

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 late '50s to the early '60s was a watershed period in the development of the Precision Bass®, a time of transition that would see the introduction of many new appointments that would become synonymous with the P-Bass®. By 1960, the design of the P-bass had eclipsed the earlier cues culled from the Telecaster® - now the P-bass had a Strat®-style headstock shape, comfort-contours, pickguard mounted electronics and 4-saddle bridge. Adorned in 3-Color Sunburst and topped with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, the 1960 Precision Bass represented a more refined, enduring aesthetic for the model.

Featuring a premium alder body, Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil P-Bass pickup and a substantial "C" shape hard rock maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original.

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

• Alder Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision Bass® Pickups
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
• Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
• Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Tuners

Specifications 

• Number of Strings:4
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:Precision
• Body Material:Alder
• Body Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color:Black
• Neck Material:Maple
• Neck Shape:1960 C
• Neck Joint:Bolt-on
• Radius:7.25"
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:Clay Dots
• Number of Frets:20, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length:34"
• Nut Width:1.70"
• Nut Material:Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Pure Vintage 4-saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Tuners:Pure Vintage Reverse Open Gear
• Middle Pickup:Pure Vintage '60 Split-coil Precision
• Controls:1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Strings:Fender, .045-.105
• Case/Gig Bag:Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:0190160806

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!