The late ‘50s to the early ‘60s was a watershed period in the development of the Precision Bass®, a time of transition that would see the introduction of many new appointments that would become synonymous with the P-Bass®. By 1960, the design of the P-bass had eclipsed the earlier cues culled from the Telecaster® - now the P-bass had a Strat®-style headstock shape, comfort-contours, pickguard mounted electronics and 4-saddle bridge. Adorned in 3-Color Sunburst and topped with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, the 1960 Precision Bass represented a more refined, enduring aesthetic for the model.
Featuring a premium alder body, Pure Vintage ‘60 Split-Coil P-Bass pickup and a substantial “C” shape hard rock maple neck mated with a 7.25” radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
- Alder Body
- Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
- Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision Bass® Pickups
- “C”-Shaped Neck Profile
- Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
- Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Tuners
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character.
Alder Body
Alder has a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.
7.25” Radius Slab-rosewood Fingerboard
The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.
1960 “C”-shape Neck
In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series offers a variety of authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.
Pure Vintage '60 Split-coil Precision Bass® Pickups
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets.
Vintage-style Hardware
From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original ‘50s and ‘60s era Fender factory machines.
| SKU | FEN-0190160806 |
| MPN | American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass |
| Vendor | Fender |
| Electric Body Style | Precision Bass |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Included From Manufacturer | Hardshell Case |
| Mpn | 190160806 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Right Left Handed | Right |
| Strings | 4-Strings |
| Vib Trem Bridge | No |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Bridge | Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Fingerboard Radius | 7.25" |
| Finish | Black Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome/Nickel |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 20 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.7" |
| Pickups | Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision® |
| Scale Length | 34" |
Fender®/Squier® Electric Guitars and Basses 2-Year Limited Warranty
Fender warrants this Fender or Squier electric guitar or bass to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of original purchase, subject to limitations set forth herein ('Limited Warranty'). This Limited Warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Fender Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein.
Please retain your original sales receipt, as it is your proof of purchase validating this limited warranty.
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