Vintage tone junkies and early Fender fans alike will revel in this bass that appears to be lifted right out of a time machine. Outfitted with early P Bass contours and complimented by a ’54 Single-Coil Precision Bass pickup, the American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass delivers that decades’ worth of sought-after tone you know and love. You’ll find classic ’54-styled features on its ash body and comfortable maple neck and fingerboard that bring it all together for P Bass perfection. The bassists agree: if you’re a die-hard fan of ’50s-era P Basses — but can’t get your hands on one of the originals — this direct descendent is for you.Fender cut no corners outfitting the American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass with all the period-correct trappings, sifted through today’s best manufacturing processes. This brings vintage lovers a bass that looks and sounds like no other — except Fender’s own 1954 model of course. A quick look over the instrument shows period correct modeling like the 2-saddle bridge, thumb rest, and not least of all the knob plate and pickguard. These features, updated to provide modern-day resonance, deliver all the bite, growl, punch, and funk you could ever want. The split single-coil pickup serves as the cherry on top!

FEATURES

• A modern instrument built like the Precision Basses of 1954, producing the tone and feel of the original
• Ash body and maple neck with maple fingerboard deliver excellent resonance and tone
• "C"-shaped neck with 7.25-inch radius make for vintage playability that never lost its comfort
• Pure Vintage 2-saddle bridge with fiber saddles and finger rest for 1954 appeal
• Reverse open-gear tuners and real bone nut
• ’54 Single-Coil Precision Bass pickup for that classic thump and funk
• Master volume and master tone knobs for control over your vintage sound