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Fender Precision Bass Sunburst 1970

Fender Precision Bass Sunburst 1970

Serial Number: 296538

Weight: 8lbs 9oz

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .91" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck heel stamp has faded, but the green ink and format is correct for 1970. There is a second stamp on the bottom of the heel indicating this was a special order.
Electronics: Original split single coil pickup with grey fiberboard bobbins. The wiring harness has been replaced with newer CTS pots. The controls include master volume and tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 10.7k
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8lbs 9oz
Modifications/Repairs: The wiring harness has been replaced.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender Precision Bass shows heavy aging and nice authentic play wear. The body has heavy finish wear, with checking, worn through patches, and other signs of decades of use. The back of the neck is glossy and nicely worn, and the headstock face shows typical yellowing and checking.
Serial Number: 296538
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and light neck relief, and is currently set up with 40-95 light bass strings. The truss rod has limited adjustability, but the bass sets up and plays well. The original frets are low with light play wear. The serial number dates the bass to 1970.
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SKU: U5459603601

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .91" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck heel stamp has faded, but the green ink and format is correct for 1970. There is a second stamp on the bottom of the heel indicating this was a special order.
Electronics: Original split single coil pickup with grey fiberboard bobbins. The wiring harness has been replaced with newer CTS pots. The controls include master volume and tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 10.7k
Hardware: Original
Weight: 8lbs 9oz
Modifications/Repairs: The wiring harness has been replaced.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender Precision Bass shows heavy aging and nice authentic play wear. The body has heavy finish wear, with checking, worn through patches, and other signs of decades of use. The back of the neck is glossy and nicely worn, and the headstock face shows typical yellowing and checking.
Serial Number: 296538
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and light neck relief, and is currently set up with 40-95 light bass strings. The truss rod has limited adjustability, but the bass sets up and plays well. The original frets are low with light play wear. The serial number dates the bass to 1970.