We’re pleased to offer this 1959 Fender Precision Bass in Sunburst finish with factory original mint green three layer nitrate pickguard. This P-bass was made during the introduction of both the mint green guard and the slab Rosewood fretboard. We purchased the bass from the widow of its original owner and believe that it still had the factory Fender flat wound strings with blue silk wraps installed (included). We're charmed by the homemade plywood case too. 

Make and Model: Fender Precision Bass, Sunburst, mint green guard.

Year: 1959, serial 39020. The potentiometer codes read "137 847" (137 = CTS, 8 = 1958, and 47 = 47th week). The neck heel lacks a pencil date which is typical of mid 1959 through early 1960. 

Specifications: 34″ scale length Rosewood fretboard, 1.74″ nut width, .80″ neck depth at the first fret, 1.00″ neck depth at the 12th fret, 9.0lbs and 4.1kg. 

Originality: 100%. No excuses.

Condition: Excellent with no breaks or repairs. The finish on the neck is worn, however the original frets remain in fantastic condition. 

Playability: Excellent! The frets are in great condition and the neck is straight with a properly working truss rod.

Fine Print: All guitars ship via FedEx Priority Overnight for domestic sales or FedEx Priority International. I offer a 48 hour approval period beginning on delivery for all sales during which you are welcome to opt for a return as long as the guitar is still in as-sent condition. I do not charge a restocking fee, but any non-refunded payment processing fees, outbound shipping, and return shipping costs are subtracted from the refund in the case of a return.