The debut of the Precision Bass in 1951 is arguably one of the most important milestones of the 20th century. The P Bass® gave bass players a way to be heard clearly while eliminating the need to carry a heavy and fragile upright bass. It also profoundly changed the sound of popular music and gave birth to a host of new musical styles.
The Vintage Custom 1951 Precision Bass features the appointments that made the original an undisputed favorite among working bassists worldwide. These include a supremely fast and comfortable tinted quartersawn maple neck with a 7.25" fingerboard radius, a ’51–’55 P Bass bridge with vintage fiber bridge saddles and flatwound strings, and an original slab-style P Bass body made from two-piece ash. The NOS flash-coat lacquer finish allows the instrument to breathe more organically while revealing some of the natural grain through the finish.
Additional features include Closet Classic hardware, 20 vintage frets, a ’55 P Bass pickup, volume and tone controls, a single-ply black pickguard, bone nut, round string retainer and vintage-style tuning machines.
A living legend, this Precision Bass sounds just as good now as the original did in 1951. It includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.