The Fender Precision Bass was the first mass-produced electric bass guitar and was widely adopted by players upon it's release in 1951. With its thick low-end and pin-point precision, the P-Bass was a complete game changer for bass players and ultimately led to a number of subsequent imitations. Aesthetically, Leo Fender's iconic design has remained largely unchanged over the last 7 decades, aside from a few small refinements to improve tone and playability. Following the resounding success of the Mexican-made Player series, Fender expanded the range with their 'Player Plus' guitars and basses. Bringing together classic Fender design and player-centric features, the Player Plus models deliver incredible playability and versatility for modern musicians. New features include Noiseless pickups, a 12"-radius fingerboard with rolled edges, and striking new finishes to spark your creativity!
Key Features
- Alder Body — Popular timber synonymous with Fender instruments. Offers a balanced sonic foundation for the pickups, with tight lows, bold mids and singing highs.
- Modern "C" Maple Neck (with Rolled Edges) — Contemporary, rounded neck profile with moderate depth. Softened fingerboard edges and satin neck finish ensure a silky-smooth playing experience.
- 12" Fingerboard Radius — Flatter than you'd find on most Fenders. Great feature for modern bassists who like to play fluid jazz and funk lines.
- Medium Jumbo Frets — Large, tall frets increase the distance between the strings and fingerboard for exceptional note control.
- Player Plus 'Noiseless' Pickups — The split-coil Precision pickup yields a punchy and thundering low-end, while the Noiseless Jazz Bass single-coil adds clarity and growl. All this adds up to having a variety of classic tones at your fingertips!
- Versatile Preamp — Mini toggle switch lets you swap between active and passive modes, giving this bass both modern and vintage voices. 3-band EQ allows for precise control over the lows, mids and highs (with the ability to boost or cut).
- 'HiMass' Bridge — Thick steel design enhances sustain and boosts low-end warmth. Features saddles that are held in place by a slot, ensuring even string spacing and perfect intonation.
- Included Deluxe Gig Bag — Rugged fabric case offers rock-solid protection for the instrument.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Shape: Precision Bass
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
- Neck Joint: Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Number of Frets: 20
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Truss Rod: Single Action, Head Adjust
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass Single-Coil
- Middle Pickup: Player Plus Precision Bass Split-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
- Switching: Pan Pot
Hardware
- Bridge: Fender HiMass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
