The Fender American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass pays homage to the first commercially successful electric bass guitar. This vintage-styled beauty revives the iconic design, tone and playability of the original 1954 P Bass model that revolutionized popular music. Featuring a classic ash body, maple neck and fingerboard, and '54 single-coil pickup, this premium instrument delivers the distinctive sound, feel and style that defined the early days of rock and roll. Designed for discerning bassists and collectors seeking an authentic musical experience, the American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass is a direct descendant of the historic bass that started it all.

Iconic Single-Coil Pickup Provides Vintage Tone

The heart of this bass' vintage vibe is its '54 single-coil Precision Bass pickup. Carefully recreating the original design, this pickup captures the warm, punchy tone that sculpted the sound of early rock, R&B and country music. Roll back the tone for a round, thumpy quality ideal for Motown and reggae or crank it up for a sharp, cutting growl suited to rockabilly and punk. This pickup, combined with a solid ash body and maple neck, delivers the resonant, organic tone that defined the dawn of the electric bass era.

Vintage-Style Bridge and Tuners Provide Authentic Feel

Further evoking the spirit of 1954, this P Bass features a Pure Vintage 2-saddle bridge with fiber saddles and finger rest, as well as reverse open-gear tuners. The 2-saddle bridge, with its characteristic fret buzz and rattle, provides an old-school playing feel most modern bridges can't replicate. The reverse tuners are as eye-catching as they are tone-enhancing, contributing to the instrument's retro esthetic and resonant, woody quality.

Thoughtfully Crafted Neck Profile Offers Vintage Playability

This Precision Bass' maple neck sports a substantial '54 C-shaped profile and 7.25" radius fingerboard for an authentic vintage playing feel. While retaining the fuller, rounder shaping of early Fender necks, the neck still feels sleek and fast, especially higher up the fingerboard. The tall, narrow frets are sized to original 1954 specs, providing an articulate, snappy tone with every note.

Premium Vintage-Style Details Define the Era

A wealth of era-accurate appointments completes this P Bass' vintage vibe. The vintage blonde finish, with its distinctive yellowed tint, authentically captures the patina of an aged instrument. Praised for its resonant, balanced tone, the alder body features a comfortable, contoured edge typical of mid-1950s Fender designs. From every angle, this Precision Bass looks, plays and sounds like it just rolled out of the historic Fullerton factory.

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