Fender American Professional Precision Bass - Rosewood Fingerboard - 3-Color Sunburst

The American Professional Precision Bass® draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.

The modified 1963 “C” profile neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. The new V-Mod III Precision Bass split-coil pickup is more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and growl the P Bass® is known for, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

The American Pro Precision Bass delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.

FEATURES

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• Single V-Mod III split-coil Precision Bass pickup
• Modified 1963 "C" neck profile
• Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets for familiar player feel
• HiMass™ Pro bridge for increased sustain
• ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

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HIGHLIGHTS

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V-MOD III PICKUP

V-Mod III Precision Bass pickups are modified versions of Fender's classic vintage pickup designs. Packed with the fundamental Fender bass sound you know and love, these split-coil pickups deliver the vintage warmth, punch and clarity that made Fender a legend.

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MODIFIED '63 P BASS® NECK PROFILE

The American Professional III Precision Bass uses a modified '63 P Bass® neck profile — refined to be thicker at the 1st fret and thinner at the 12th fret for a more ergonomic playing experience. The Super-Natural satin finish on the back of the neck provides a smooth fret-hand feel complemented by rounded fingerboard edges.

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POSIFLEX™ GRAPHITE RODS

All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex™ graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations in the climate. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.

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HIMASS™ PRO BRIDGE

This precision-manufactured bass bridge increases sustain and note definition thanks to its high-mass construction delivering improved attack and resonance at every fret position.

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CLASSICGEAR™ PRECISION™ POTENTIOMETERS

ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

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SCULPTED NECK HEEL

The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

SPECIFICATIONS

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General

• Series: American Professional
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: 3-Color Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Precision Bass®
• Body Finish: Polyurethane
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Neck Shape: Modified 1963 "C"
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: White
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Number of Frets: 20

Electronics

• Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass®
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Switching: None
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical

Accessories

• Strings (Installed): Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
• Included Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)