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1963 Fender Precision Bass Natural

Fender ยท #L45788
BrandFender
TypeBass Guitars
Serial No.L45788
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID2074-C
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The Story

1963 Precision Bass Natural

Here is a 1963 Precision Bass which has seen its share of modifications and upkeep done to it over the years. The body and neck are original to each other, and the neck date on this one is stamped August of 1963. The finish was candy apple red at some point, evidence of which can be seen in the neck pocket. THe bass has been stripped of any color and routed for an added Jazz Bass pickup, with the electronics inside the guard (as well as the pickguard) changed and routed to accomodate the second volume control. The fretboard on this bass has been refretted and planed - you can see how little of the last fretboard dot inlay is left. Lastly, there's a brass nut that's installed. It's a fun looking (and playing) players-grade early '60s P-Bass that's ready to go for years to come!

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Bass
  • Alder Body
  • Maple Neck and Rosewood Fretboard
  • 34" Scale Length
  • 43mm Nut Width
  • Fretboard Planed and Refretted
  • 5AUG63C Neck Date
  • Seymour Duncan P-Bass Pickup, Routed for Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup
  • Master Volume and Tone Controls
  • Brass Nut
  • 8 lbs, 7 oz.
  • .790" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
  • .860" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret

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