Fender Precision Bass Sunburst 1959

4-String Bass Guitar with Maple Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Precision Bass Sunburst 1959

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Alder Body

Body Details: Solid alder body. -An area of wood near the output jack broke and was re-glued. This repair is structurally secure with some cosmetic damage. -4/59 pencil date under the pickup.

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard

Neck Profile: C shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .83" 12th 1.02"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25

Nut Width: 1-3/4"

Scale Length: 34"

Neck Details: One piece maple bolt-on neck with skunk stripe and maple fingerboard. -No pencil or stamps in the neck pocket or on the neck heel.

Electronics: Original electronics. Two black bobbin pickups with volume and tone controls. -Two visible 1959 pot code dates.

Pickup Measurements: 11.2k

Hardware: G string tuner has been replaced, it has a gold gear and flathead screw.

Weight: 8 lbs 13.5 oz

Modifications / Repairs: -An area of wood near the output jack broke and was re-glued. This repair is structurally secure with some cosmetic damage. -G string tuner has been replaced, it has a gold gear and flathead screw.

Case Details: Original hardshell case is structurally secure with cosmetic wear.

Cosmetic Condition: This bass has light/moderate wear for its age. -The body has scratches, dents, worn/chipped finish, heavy buckle rash, and some checking. -Neck has dents, scratches, and a few blemishes and chips.

Serial Number: 37711

Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. This bass benefits from lighter flatwound strings (currently set up with 40-95). -Truss rod is adjustable. -Frets are low and narrow with some areas of play wear. -The pencil date in the pickup cavity, pot codes, and serial number date this instrument to 1959.

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Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body. -An area of wood near the output jack broke and was re-glued. This repair is structurally secure with some cosmetic damage. -4/59 pencil date under the pickup.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .83" 12th 1.02"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: One piece maple bolt-on neck with skunk stripe and maple fingerboard. -No pencil or stamps in the neck pocket or on the neck heel.
Electronics: Original electronics. Two black bobbin pickups with volume and tone controls. -Two visible 1959 pot code dates.
Pickup Measurements: 11.2k
Hardware: -G string tuner has been replaced, it has a gold gear and flathead screw.
Modifications/Repairs: -An area of wood near the output jack broke and was re-glued. This repair is structurally secure with some cosmetic damage. -G string tuner has been replaced, it has a gold gear and flathead screw.
Case Details: Original hardshell case is structurally secure with cosmetic wear.
Cosmetic Condition: This bass has light/moderate wear for its age. -The body has scratches, dents, worn/chipped finish, heavy buckle rash, and some checking. -Neck has dents, scratches, and a few blemishes and chips.
Serial Number: 37711
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/low action and light neck relief. This bass benefits from lighter flatwound strings (currently set up with 40-95). -Truss rod is adjustable. -Frets are low and narrow with some areas of play wear. -The pencil date in the pickup cavity, pot codes, and serial number date this instrument to 1959.
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