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Key Features
- Perform like Pino Palladino himself
- Versatile performance delivered by vintage-style split single coil
- Comfortable playing provided by lightweight alder body
- Glide effortlessly between frets thanks to 'C' shaped neck
DISC Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino Precision Bass, Fiesta Red/ Ds Overview
The Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino Precision Bass is a recreation of the iconic session bassist's '62 precision bass that he has used when performing with a wide variety of the greatest artists, such as Elton John, John Mayor, and Eric Clapton. This Precision comes equipped with a singular pickup, a vintage-style split single coil, which delivers a sweet and twangy tone, packed with a punch. With this beauty, you are able to perform a wide variety of genres and styles.
Its incredible tone has been paired with an impressive design. Thanks to its select alder body, you are provided with a comfortable performance due to its soft, sleek, and lightweight nature. Alongside the alder is quartersawn maple and rosewood, which have been used to sculpt the neck and fingerboard of this model. These offer added comfort thanks to their smooth feel and allow you to effortlessly glide. Perfection in every detail. Perform like an icon.
Product Ref: 194900
Full Description
View Full DescriptionA tone for all
The Pino Palladino precision bass comes equipped with a singular pickup located in the middle position. However, don’t let its quantity fool you, this model still delivers the same incredible tone that can be seen through the Fender precision bass series. The vintage style split single coil offers a sweet and crisp tone, packed with a punch that can handle a variety of styles. It also delivers a twangy and vintage sound that provides more versatility. Once you’ve heard this pickup, you’re sure to be inspired. Alongside this, you are also provided with a master tone control, which lets you shape your sound to suit your style. Tweak the tone and discover the voicing for you.
A bass sculpted for excellence
When looking for a bass, you want to ensure it's as comfortable as possible for those long practices and performances. Well, don’t worry, this precision bass has got you covered. Its body has been sculpted from lightweight alder and covered in a nitrocellulose finish. Thanks to this, your hand will glide across your instrument, even during the sweatiest of performances. Paired with this is a quartersawn maple neck, which has been sculpted into a C-shaped profile, offering a smooth and effortless slide between frets. On top sits a rosewood fingerboard, ensuring every note played feels luxurious due to its soft nature.
A legend in the industry
Giuseppe Henry “Pino” Palladino has a resume which is unmatched, performing with some of the greatest artists and bands of all time. The Who, Jeff Beck, as well as Simon and Garfunkel are but a few. So, when it came to releasing a signature bass, it's no wonder Fender chose to recreate Pino Palladino’s ’62 precision. With this bass, you can perform like the icon himself and play any genre under the sun.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9235001329
Body and Bridge
- Material: Select Alder
- Shape: Precision Bass
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Colour: Fiesta Red Over Desert Sand
- Bridge: 4-Saddle American Vintage Bass
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: “C” Shape
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Serialized
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25”
- Frets: 20
- Inlays: White Dot
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 44.45mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
- Pickup Configuration: Split Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume and Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Tuning Machines: American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass
- Strings: Thomastik-Infield Flatwounds (.043, .056, .070, .100 Gauges)
- Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
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