Fender Precision Bass Model Solid Body Electric Bass Guitar, c. 1971, made in Fullerton, California, black finish, alder body, maple cap neck.
There is an interesting and slightly unusual combination of features on this great looking (and sounding) CBS-era Precision Bass. The neck is the maple cap (no skunk stripe) style generally seen from 1966-70, before the original style maple neck was introduced and is the thinner "B" width common to 1970 and after. It carries a green stamp "5-04-041-B" which is generally thought to indicate April 1971, although the neck itself has a slightly older feel. The body is original black finish with the white pickguard, the pickup is dated to 1970 and the pots carry a 1966 date code typical of Fenders into the early 70's. The body is unusually light for this era and there is a "Special" stamp under the neck heel; this may have been an artist or convention sample instrument. With a very light resonant body this is a most lively sounding Fender bass; we find its playing qualities unusually good for an 1970 era Precision. One of the most interesting Precisions we have had in a while!
Overall length is 46 1/4 in. (117.5 cm.), 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 34 in. (864 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.). Appears all original, some general wear but nothing serious-recent expert refret with correct style wire, no other alterations. Missing the chrome tailpiece and handrest covers, otherwise complete. Includes the original black HSC. Generally Excellent Condition.
