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Key Features
- Experience the sound of the '50s with this iconic classic
- Powerful, punchy tone thanks to split single coil pickup
- Dreamy, vintage style playability from 'Vintage C' profile neck
- The perfect blend of old style and modern craftsmanship
Fender Vintera 50s Precision Bass MN, Dakota Red Overview
A blast from the past. The Fender Vintera '50s Precision Bass MN is a sonic machine, flying the flag for the basses of the '50s. It's hardly a secret that such designs are coveted amongst bass players across the world, and this one is sure to leave you stunned with its vintage look and sound. The sole split single coil pickup delivers rivers of vintage tone, meaning you can give your basslines mountains of character. Whether you're slapping, picking, or plucking, each note will ring out with a clear, defined voice.
You can make this bass sing. Thanks to the fine craftsmanship which has gone into the '50s Precision Bass, you can rest assured that you'll be able to write music your way with ease. Containing a wealth of flawless features, this bass has nothing to hold you back. With a smooth maple neck and fingerboard, as well as the iconic Precision Bass feel, you'll find it impossible to put this instrument down.
Product Ref: 139652
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It's a classic. The vintage style split single coil pickup in this bass truly glows with character. Modified to mimic the original Precision Bass pickups of the '50s, its voicing is sweet, crisp, and punchy. It's the type of pickup which made the P Bass such an icon amongst bass players – its sound is unmistakable. You'll find that your basslines are clear and twangy, with a beautiful, vintage-style vibrance.
Pure flexibility. This pickup is incredibly responsive to your settings - you can mould its sound to suit your taste. The master tone and volume knobs give you exceptional control over the sound you produce with the split single coil, so you can always play with the tone you want. Once you've heard this pickup in action, you're sure to be inspired.
Play your way
Let nothing hold you back. It may be vintage-style, but its playability is better than ever. Featuring a smooth 'Vintage C' profile maple neck, you'll experience the feel of the '50s combined with modern craftsmanship. The result is one of the best fretting experiences ever, with all your licks flying out from the fretboard like birds. Whether you're jamming, performing, or recording, you'll discover your true potential on this bass.
The fretboard is also carved from maple. Offering a sleek surface for you to lay down your basslines on, it's guaranteed to fulfil your needs as a bassist. The maple wood has a bright resonance which flows into the tone of the Vintera '50s Precision, making each note jump out with a snappy bite.
Set for the stage
It's all about performance. This bass has it all – exceptional tone, powerful playability, and reliable hardware. The four-saddle American Vintage Bass bridge keeps a firm hold of your strings, helping keep them well and truly in tune. It is supported at the other end by American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass tuning machines, which also help make tuning your instrument a breeze.
There's also a beautiful one-ply gold anodised aluminium pickguard for protecting the pristine vintage-style finish from scratches. Offering heaps of potential and the most scintillating vintage bass experience ever, this '50s Precision model will revolutionise your playing.
Specifications
Body
- Body: Alder
- Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Profile: Vintage 'C'
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25"
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Frets: 20 Vintage
Hardware and Electronics
- Pickups: Vintage-Style '50s Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® (S)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Bridge: 4-Saddle American Vintage Bass
- Tuning Machines: American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass
- Nut: Synthetic Bone (1.75")
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Miscellaneous
- Includes: Deluxe Gig Bag
- Strings: Fender® USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
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