The American Professional Precision Bass draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.

The medium “C” profile neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. The new V-Mod III Precision Bass split-coil pickup is more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and growl the P Bass is known for, while ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

The American Pro Precision Bass delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.

V-Mod III Pickup

V-Mod III Precision Bass pickups are modified versions of our classic vintage pickup designs. Packed with the fundamental Fender bass sound you know and love, these split-coil pickups deliver the vintage warmth, punch and clarity that made Fender a legend.

Modified '63 P Bass Neck Profile

The American Professional III Precision Bass uses a modified '63 P Bass neck profile — refined to be thicker at the 1st fret and thinner at the 12th fret for a more ergonomic playing experience. The Super-Natural satin finish on the back of the neck provides a smooth fret-hand feel complemented by rounded fingerboard edges.

Posiflex Graphite Rods

All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations in the climate. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.

Himass Pro Bridge

This precision-manufactured bass bridge increases sustain and note definition thanks to its high-mass construction delivering improved attack and resonance at every fret position.

Classicgear Precision Potentiometers

ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

Sculpted Neck Heel

The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

Features

• Single V-Mod III split-coil Precision Bass pickup
• Modified 1953 "C" neck profile
• Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets for familiar player feel
• HiMass Pro bridge for increased sustain
• ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case
• Series : American Professional
• Orientation : Right-Hand
• Color : Natural

Neck

• Neck Material : Maple
• Neck Finish : “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape : Modified 1963 "C"
• Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material : Maple
• Position Inlays : Black Dot
• Side Dots : Black
• Number of Frets : 20
• String Nut : Bone
• Nut Width : 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Nut Material : Bone
• Fret Size : Narrow Tall
• Scale Length : 34" (864 mm)

Body

• Body : Ash
• Body Finish : Polyurethane
• Body Shape : Precision Bass
• Body Style : Solid Body
• Body Material : Ash

Hardware

• Bridge :4-Saddle HiMass Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Pickguard : 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Covers : Black
• Control Knobs : Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines : Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Strings : Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
• Neck Plate : 5-Bolt Asymmetrical

Electronics

• Middle Pickup : V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
• Pickup Configuration : S
• Controls : Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching : None