1972 Fender Precision Bass Natural Ash Vintage Bass w/ 1 1/2" Nut Width, Case

Up for sale, a 1972 Fender Precision Bass in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Precision Bass is notable for its slender “A” 1 1/2“ nut width, more commonly seen on the Jazz Bass.

Weighing 9lbs 3oz, this Precision Bass features an ash body and a one-piece maple neck. The gray bobbin split coil pickup delivers a smooth, bold growling quality with potent low end heft and sweet treble articulation, particularly round and full-bodied with the Tone knob dialed back. This Precision Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Medium U, measuring .865” 1st fret, .985” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Maple, 7 ¼” radius
• Frets: Medium, leveled/crowned, light wear on frets 1-8
• Scale Length: 34”
• Nut: 1 1/2”, bone (replacement)
• Tuners: Fender-stamped
• Serialization: Six-digit stamp (neck plate)
• Factory Markings: Neck heel date stamped December, ‘72

Body Specs:

• Wood: Ash
• Pickups: Gray bobbin split-coil (new leads)
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Harness: CTS pots date to 15th week of ‘72 and 31st week of ‘78 (vintage replacement Volume pot), original jack
• Hardware: Bridge with steel barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
• Plastics: Three ply pickguard + thumb rest (replacement)

The gloss Natural finish exhibits tight “shattered glass” checking, with some finish loss on the bass side of the top and around the lower bout perimeter. There is buckle scuffing on the back and other various scuffs and dings consistent with use. The smooth gloss on the neck profile exhibits some tiny marks that don’t distract the palm.

The original hardshell case is included.