{"product_id":"fender-precision-bass-1953-blonde-refin-blonde-1953-1952462","title":"Fender Precision Bass 1953 Blonde Refin Blonde 1953","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body and neck have been refinished in nitrocellulose lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSolid ash body. The body has been refinished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.94\" (1st fret), .99\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOne piece maple bolt-on neck with skunk stripe and maple fingerboard. \"Tadeo\" and a 1953 date is penciled in the neck pocket. The neck heel itself does not have a pencil date.\r\n-The neck has been refinished. The headstock decal is not original. There are two small pieces of wood missing near the A and E string string tuners that have been filled with epoxy.\r\n-The neck has been refretted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eModified electronics. Non-original Schecter neck pickup (cannot determine the exact model), non-original volume pot, and tone control. The tone pot appears to be original, although the date code is obscured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e12.3k\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003e-Pickguard is not original. The original pickguard screw holes have been plugged.\r\n-The nut has been replaced.\r\n-A series of numbers is etched into the neck plate and onto the G string tuner.\r\n-Thumb rest is missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8 lbs 11 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Fender bass is in good cosmetic condition; the refinished body and neck are in clean condition with various light marks, scratches, and chips. There are some heavier finish chips along the treble side of the body, and the back of the neck has a couple small dings. The headstock face has some light checking around the tuners and on the back, and there are spots at the A and D tuners which have been filled with epoxy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-The neck has been refinished. The headstock decal is not original. There are two small pieces of wood missing near the A and E string string tuners that have been filled with epoxy.\r\n-Pickup and volume pot are not original, some solder joints have been touched up.\r\n-The neck has been refretted.\r\n-Pickguard is not original. The original pickguard screw holes have been plugged.\r\n-The nut has been replaced.\r\n-A series of numbers is etched into the neck plate.\r\n-Thumb rest is missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e0955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable, and the wide frets show minimal wear. The headstock has developed a slight twist from years of string tension, but the neck is straight and the bass sets up well. The neck pocket stamp and the serial number date this bass to 1953.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40840264220807,"sku":"U5842891501","price":4495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/fender-bass-guitars-4-string-fender-precision-bass-1953-blonde-refin-blonde-1953-u5842891501-31006798217351.jpg?v=1705549617","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/fender-precision-bass-1953-blonde-refin-blonde-1953-1952462","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}