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Continue ShoppingFender Precision Bass Black 1978
4-String Bass Guitar with Maple Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Fender Precision Bass Black 1978
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body. The pickup and control cavity has been shielded with copper tape. The serial number sticker in the neck pocket dates to 1978.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 34
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The nut has been replaced with a brass nut. The heel stamp reads "0102X1604."
Electronics: The bass has been fully rewired with a DiMarzio P-bass pickup, series/parallel toggle switch, and master volume/tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 11.4k (series), 3.0k (parallel)
Hardware: The pickguard is not original.
Weight: 9 lbs 9 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bass has been fully rewired and the pickup replaced. The pickguard and nut are also not original.
Case Details: The bass will be paired with a gig bag.
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely; the body finish has faded to a satin on the top and gloss on the back and sides, with swirls, light scratches, and scattered small dings throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware has a nice patina.
Serial Number: S888126
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the bass is currently set up with 45-100 round wound strings. The frets are wide and medium height with light wear. The serial number dates to 1978.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Alder Body
Body Details: Solid alder body. The pickup and control cavity has been shielded with copper tape. The serial number sticker in the neck pocket dates to 1978.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 34
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The nut has been replaced with a brass nut. The heel stamp reads "0102X1604."
Electronics: The bass has been fully rewired with a DiMarzio P-bass pickup, series/parallel toggle switch, and master volume/tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 11.4k (series), 3.0k (parallel)
Hardware: The pickguard is not original.
Weight: 9 lbs 9 oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bass has been fully rewired and the pickup replaced. The pickguard and nut are also not original.
Case Details: The bass will be paired with a gig bag.
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely; the body finish has faded to a satin on the top and gloss on the back and sides, with swirls, light scratches, and scattered small dings throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware has a nice patina.
Serial Number: S888126
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the bass is currently set up with 45-100 round wound strings. The frets are wide and medium height with light wear. The serial number dates to 1978.
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- Brand: Fender
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Details: | Solid alder body. The pickup and control cavity has been shielded with copper tape. The serial number sticker in the neck pocket dates to 1978. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
| Neck Profile: | "U" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .88" (1st fret), .98" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 34" |
| Neck Details: | Bolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The nut has been replaced with a brass nut. The heel stamp reads "0102X1604." |
| Electronics: | The bass has been fully rewired with a DiMarzio P-bass pickup, series/parallel toggle switch, and master volume/tone controls. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 11.4k (series), 3.0k (parallel) |
| Hardware: | The pickguard is not original. |
| Weight: | 10lbs |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The bass has been fully rewired and the pickup replaced. The pickguard and nut are also not original. |
| Case Details: | The bass will be paired with a gig bag. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass has aged nicely; the body finish has faded to a satin on the top and gloss on the back and sides, with swirls, light scratches, and scattered small dings throughout. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware has a nice patina. |
| Serial Number: | S888126 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the bass is currently set up with 45-100 round wound strings. The frets are wide and medium height with light wear. The serial number dates to 1978. |