Fender American Professional Precision Bass, Maple Fingerboard, Natural

Back for another tour around the globe, the Fender American Professional series returns refreshed and re-worked with this Precision Bass finished in Natural. For over 70 years the Precision bass has held down the low end across many genres and has been featured on countless recordings – this latest version has evolved for the demands of today's player.

The P gets its signature contoured double-cutaway body from a quality piece of ash and sports a natural finish to highlight its unquiet grain patterns. The body is further accented with nickel/chrome hardware and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. Joining the body, a classic bolt-on maple neck provides smooth playability with its modified '63 P Bass neck profile, rounded fingerboard edges, and satin finished back. Furthermore, the neck features Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur from fluctuations in climate. The upper register of the neck is easier to reach thanks to the inclusion of a sculpted neck heel. The maple board is crowned with 20 narrow tall fret wire.

Amplifying this P is an all new V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass pickup located in the middle position. This new creation is a modified version of Fender's classic vintage pickup design we all know and love, but with added clarity and definition. Electronics are wired to ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers – delivering smooth, consistent control with custom torque. Tone can be explored with the volume and tone controls. A high quality HiMass Pro bridge anchor strings down in either a string-through or top-load fashion, are nested in the bone nut slots, and are tuned to pitch with Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style tuning keys with tapered shafts. The P is accompanied by a deluxe molded case for safe keeping.

The Fender American Professional Precision Bass does a fantastic job at honoring everything we all know and love about the Precision bass, while still improving the model's playability and sound for the modern musician.