Description: Up for sale, a 1974 Fender Precision Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This very well-kept Precision Bass features a one-piece maple neck sculpted by Fender neck guru Herbie Gastelum, who spent more than 50 years working for Fender, known as the “King of Feel” for his incredibly comfortable profile carves. An alder body rounds out the tonewood complement, and this Precision Bass is lightweight at 8lbs 8oz, with a lively, resonant natural acoustic quality. The original gray bobbin split-coil pickup offers clear bass register punch and treble growl, with the extra articulation and snappier note attack of the maple fingerboard. Rolling back the Tone knob yields broad thump, and the pickup has a prominent upper midrange for woody cut and percussive thwack. This Precision bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with fresh 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action and accurate intonation. Neck Specs: -Wood: Maple -Shape: Chunky C, measuring .905” 1st fret, .995” 12th fret -Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” radius, board refinished -Frets: Jumbo refret (Dunlop 6150 fretwire), no wear -Scale Length: 34” -Nut: 1 5/8” -Tuners: Clover button (nickel-plated) -Serialization: Six-digit stamp on neck plate -Factory Markings: Ink stamp on neck heel translates to 1974 build date, “Herb G” Herbie Gastelum maker’s stamp on neck heel Body Specs: -Wood: Alder -Pickups: Gray bobbin, 1973 dated ink stamp, re-leaded and one coil rewound -Harness: CTS 250k pots date to 52nd week of 1973 -Hardware: Bridge with barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, “ashtray” bridge and pickup covers (chrome-plated) -Plastics: Four-ply tortoise pickguard, finger rest The Sunburst finish is bright and vibrant, with a broad central red band, and cosmetic wear includes faint buckle rash central to the back, a few minor chips along the lower bout perimeter, and some minor dings from light, careful use on the body as a whole. The fretboard was refinished as part of the refret process, and the original smooth gloss on the neck profile is nigh flawless. The original black tolex hardshell case is included. The case features clean black leather ends, functional latches, the stock handle and raised Fender logo on the lid.
Price: 4999.99 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2025-02-07T00:53:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 250 USD
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Brand: Fender
Model: Precision Bass
Model Year: 1974
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Body Color: Sunburst
Type: Electric Bass Guitar
Fretboard Material: Maple
Body Material: Alder
