Fender’s solid body Precision Bass Guitar changed modern music. It’s name, Precision, comes from Leo Fender’s desire to create a “precise” bass in tonality. Fretted down to an accurate 100th of an inch, he got his wish. In 1951, when Fender introduced the Precision Base at NAMM, some people didn’t really cotton to a base that played like a guitar. However, Roy Johnson from Lionel Hampton’s band was a big proponent of the bass, and along with William “Monk” Montgomery, signaled the beginning of a revolution in bass playing.
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51 Precision Bass Specifications
- Slab asymmetrical double cutaway ash body
- Blond finish.
- Black flat pole single coil pickup.
- Serial number on bridge plate.
- Black fiber pick guard clear coated with lacquer.
- One piece maple 34″ scale neck
1951 Fender P-Bass Head Decal
If you’re trying to find an original ‘51 Fender P-Bass, be prepared to pay collectors prices. These are highly treasured instruments that can vary in price range from 15,000.00 to 20,000.00 US. At the Chicago Music Exchange, there is a listing for a 1953 Precision Blond for $19,950.00.
However, Fender has reissued this historical bass. The Reissue ‘51 Precision Bass guitar highlights great tone and a classic package that bass players and bass collectors will definitely go for. The special edition ‘51 P-Bass features:
- Maple fingerboard
- Ash body
- Detailed vintage styling
- Original Precision Bass headstock shape
- A single vintage-style single-coil pickup and a two-saddle bridge.
Check out a great deal on the Fender Reissue ‘51 Precision Bass.
Fender Basses Featuring: Ash Body, Maple Fingerboard, Single Coil Pickup, Two Saddle Bridge, Vintage Styling
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