American original 50s precision bass electric basses. As the first production model bass guitar, the fender precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. Mind you, i bought a japanese made fender precision bass back in the early 90s it played like an absolute dream but it was just so light there was quite literally no body to the sound. View and download fender precision bass owners manual online. I did also add a fender triple bucker so in its a pseudo hsh config even though is a hh. Among the items for sale are a japanesemade fender jazzmaster used by thurston moore for over a decade, a fender precision bass used by kim gordon in sonic youth as well her solo career, and hundreds of effects pedals used by the band throughout their career. Register now for easy access to uptodate product info. The point is, whatever your bass needs, sweetwater is sure to have a bass that will quickly become your favorite axe. Tdpri, short for telecaster discussion page reissue, is the leading online community and marketplace for telecaster guitars. Shop fender electric guitars, acoustics, bass, amps and more.
But a font called fender imitating its lettering was created and the font is available in uppercase and lowercase letters, diacritical letters and most punctuation marks. Japanese fenders really are better than usa fenders. Electronic product schematic archive download schematics for archived electronic products. This vintageinspired pbass from fenders vintera range has the hallmarks of a classic, but does it have the sounds. Fender classic 50s precision bass discussion in basses bg started by basssoundbass, may 14, 2012. The american original 50s precision bass updates the playability of this groundbreaking instrument while retaining the original sound and style that changed the world. Founder leo fenderan electrical engineer by tradeborrowed the prevailing trends of hotrod cars from the late 1940s and 50s to design the stratocaster, telecaster, precision bass, and. With an illustrious history dating back to 1946, fender has. Spark smart practice guitar amp and app positive grid. It sounds great with the sd quarterpounder, badass bridge and the worn candy apple red and lacquer finish has a cool retro look. Fender mia special precision fender mim p fender classic 50 s p fender classic 50 s roadworn p squier classic vibe 60s p i like the tone of the classic 50 s the best and based on the neck differences, i give the edge to the roadworn followed closely by the classic 50 s after that would come the mia, then the mim and finally the squier. In its standard, post1957 configuration, the precision bass is a solid body, fourstringed instrument equipped with a single splitcoil humbucking pickup and a onepiece, 20 fret maple neck with rosewood, pau ferro, or maple fingerboard. The p bass featured a straight singlecoil pickup mounted on top of a slab body with the smaller tele headstock design. The american standard precision isns bad, but there are several new fenders that sound better, imho.
Jan 16, 2018 fenders american original series marries classic guitars with modern tech. Fender stratocaster red fender usa fender guitars guitar amp cool guitar guitar pics all music instruments fender precision bass famous guitars. Luckily, jakes here to run through the benefits of these. I cant go test it out because i really dont have any guitar stores in my area which is why i do a lot of research on a bass before i think about buying it because i order it online, id really appreciate you guys opinion. Download schematics for archived electronic products. If i could find one for the right price i would actually love to get a highway one precision bass as i have a highway one jazz that i.
Here is a overview of the bass and all its component parts, from vintage to modern instruments. Get a custom drawn guitar or bass wiring diagram designed to your specifications for any type of pickups, switching and controls and options. Squier classic vibe 60s precision bass olympic white. Jan 31, 2019 the fender precision p bass comes in many forms, and bassists of all skill sets may wonder how much they should spend on the model. Plus, join fender connect to manage your gear and tap into personalized tips. Fender precision bass free plugin logic pro x templates.
The player p bass is a modern classic with genuine fender sound, style and the rumbling, seismic sound that spawned a. The fender precision bass, named for its ability to achieve precise intonation from the fretted fingerboard, was originally designed to complement fender s venerable telecaster. Whether in the motor city, tinsel town or the big apple, on hit after hit, the fender precision bass was the sound of the 60s, with a punch and definition that set it apart. The complete fender reissue line also included a 1962 version of the strat, with a rosewood fretboard and threeply pickguard, a maplenecked 57. This body style was later released as the fender telecaster bass in 1968 after the precision bass had been changed in 1957 to make it more closely resemble the fender stratocaster guitar. These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. The vintera 50s precision bass has a fourbolt neck joint and chrome heelplate. Squier by fender vintage modified tb precision bass guitar. Squier vs fender precision bass a sound comparison youtube. Bass guitar service diagrams if youre repairing or modifying your instrument or simply need some replacement part numbers, these lists and diagrams should help you get started.
Fender musical instruments corporation is the worlds foremost manufacturer of guitars, basses, amplifiers and related equipment. There are many versions and copies of the old precision bass available, quite a few from the fender company and many from. Duff mckagan deluxe precision bass up to 4 products. Fender while there is a little weight towards the headstock, ultimately the vintera p bass is balanced enough, the 19mm string spacing a familiar feel on an instrument that is all about the familiar. Contemporary jazz and performer basses japan 1985 jazz bass 1980 jazz bass special japan 1987 power jazz bass japan 1987 standard jazz bass japan 1987 u. It is the butterscotch blonde with black scratchplate model, although it is also available in lake placid blue. How does the fender class ic 50s precis ion bass compare in tone and quality to an american standard precision. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the fender vintera 50s precision bass at musicians friend. Plug into any classicsounding amplifier worth its salt, and youll experience the sound of a vintage strat, tele, p bass, jazzmaster, jag, mustang, mustang bass, or j bass customvoiced for the 50s, 60s, or 70s. Fenders american original series marries classic guitars.
Besides the american vintage basses, there are the classic series 70s precision bass, and the fender select precision, which both sound substantially better than the american standard. Mojotones tweed champ style amp kit is based on the beloved 5 watt amp from the 1950s. Fender standard precision bass parts list pdf download. Player series necks feature a comfortable modern c shape and a smooth satin back, ideal for any playing style. Test du full bass bundle d ample sound april 29th, 2017. Discover the sound of fender, the spirit of rocknroll since 1946. This is after fender did the s1 switching the switch built inside the volume pot which was a series parallel mod to the pickup wiring. Authentic as it gets, the player precision bass is ready to pump out some serious low end. Learning the guitar is great with some advice have you always wanted to learn how to play a musical instrument. If you had the money, would you purchase a true vintage fender bass. The fender precision p bass comes in many forms, and bassists of all skill sets may wonder how much they should spend on the model. Visit one of our many locations or shop online to find your favorite squier guitar today.
February 19, 2014 february 19, 2014 by best bass gear above is a realdeal 1957 fender precision bass. Fender is betting on machine learning and apps for its. View and download fender standard precision bass parts list online. Designed for authentic fender tonewith a bit of an edgethe player series alnico singlecoil, splitcoil and humbucking pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.
The new fender deluxe active precision bass features a pj pickup configuration, making it an exceptionally versatile instrument. Previously, the core of the squier line was mostly made up of barebones strats and teles, precision and jazz basses. Congratulationsthis is a great product that i would recommend to anybody. Standard precision bass guitar pdf manual download. Unfortunately, the download link for fender font has been removed upon requests from font designers or related brand owners.
I modified it with a gotoh 201 and a 62 fender pickup. I guess i have a nostalgia thing about the music from that late 50s early 60s period. Fender class i c 50 s p bass discussion in basses bg. The 50s precision bass guitar delivers the look, sound and vibe of fender s first basses without breaking the bank. But recently, the line has expanded to include jazzmasters, jaguars, tele thinlines, signature models j mascis, john 5, and others, bass vis, baritones, strats and teles of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, and nearly all of the basses fender has ever made. If you had the money, would you purchase a true vintage. Fender class i c 50 s p bass discussion in basses bg started by iamflea. These 40 watt amps are known for their bold and pristine clean sound as well as their classic unmistakeable dirt. I am, of course, speaking of the iconic fender precision bass, which has been embraced by the lowend community since it rolled out in 1951.
Fenders new player series has just been announced, and it includes some old familiar favourites amongst the various models for 2018 like the stratocaster, jaguar, telecaster and the precision bass. Just complete the guitar wiring diagram order form with your custom specifications and our designers will do the rest. Fenders mid50s precision bass vintage guitar magazine. The road worn series basses are not presented as faithful reproductions of classic models, more a combination of some of the favoured elements that were around during their specified. By making playing bass easily accessible, it helped musicians find their creative voice and create new forms of music. Does a cheap squier affinity bass sound very different from a fender bass. Wiring diagram with one pbass style split pickup, 1 volume and 1 tone. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the fender classic series 50s precision bass lacquer at musicians friend. The model list is, for the most part, of instruments currently in production. Fender american original 60s precision bass rosewood. Or go after the sound of your heroes with a great signature series bass like the fender custom shop jaco pastorius fretless jazz bass relic.
The size of these files are consistent with the last firmware update in the neighborhood of 200k for the mustang i and ii and 240k for the iii, iv and v. Fender s vintera series of guitars and basses are engineered to serve up eracorrect vintage tone. The spark amp and app work together to learn your style and feel, and then generate authentic bass and drums to accompany you. Windows vista or newer, pentium 4 or athlon processor with 2 gb ram. Throughout fender s long and celebrated history, the company has taken the p bass to new heights, running the design from modern to firstyear vintage and back again. Fender literally wrote the book on electric basses, laying the foundation for musical innovation and evolution. Fender vintera 50s precision bass vintage blonde musician. Features include an alder body, maple neck, split singlecoil precision bass pickup, volume and tone controls, gold anodized pickguard and vintage hardware.
Shop fender guitars, basses, amplifiers, audio equipment, accessories, apparel and more. Unfortunately for fender, we have seen them all already, with us dealers offering these models weeks ahead of the official launch. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the fender 50s precision bass at musicians friend. From vintagestyle body colors to chunky vintage necks and more, the classic series captures the essence of oldschool fender, with the options of supercharged circuitry and mods of a true 21stcentury instrument. As with so many of his original designs, leo nailed the essence of a great instrument right from the start. Finished in dakota red, with honey gloss maple neck and fingerboard, that gold anodised scratchplate completing the look, this is an exquisite instrument. Fender custom shop artisan collection figured mahogany. The road worn 50s precision also sounds around the same.
In 1951, fender released the innovative and musically influential precision bass as a similar looking stablemate to the telecaster. Mojotones tweed bassman style amp is based on the late 50s 5f6a circuit. The smart amp and app that jam along with you using intelligent technology. Other features include a gold anodized pickguard and vintage hardware. But ample fender precision bass will be my new bass sound. Play and practice with millions of songs and access over 10,000 tones powered by our awardwinning bias tone engine. Unfollow fender 50 s precision bass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ive been looking to get a precision and this seemed to be great value. To be fair im not especially a fan of nates although i do like foo fighters but i really liked the look of this bass in the new fender lineup. American original 50s precision bass american original 60s precision bass american professional precision bass v. Fender classic 50 s p fender classic 50 s roadworn p squier classic vibe 60s p. Fender precision bass 1953 blonde price guide reverb. Fenders american original series marries classic guitars with modern tech.
The precision bass often shortened to p bass is a bass guitar manufactured by fender musical instruments corporation. Better test it with a geiger counter if its coming from japan. The 50s precision bass features vintage styling and appointments, a maple neck, alder body, and a split singlecoil precision bass pickup. The fender precision bass is the worlds first electric bass, carrying a voice thats gone unchanged since its inception. Leo fender brought us the precision bass back in the 1950s, and its classic body shape and comfortable neck continue to give todays squier classic vibe 60s version excellent playability and a distinctive look. Finely crafted guitars and basses created by artists, for the artist. Built as a bass counterpart to the telecaster, the precision or p bass evolved throughout the 50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic det. Fender player precision 4string bass guitar in silver. In 1954, the precision underwent several significant changes, and while modifications to the telecaster occurred around the same time, those on the p bass also owed a tip of the headstock to fender s newer solidbody guitar, the doublecut stratocaster introduced the same year.
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