Fender Precision Bass 1975 Sunburst
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $1,845 — $2,765
As the first production model bass guitar, the Fender Precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. The Precision or P Bass evolved throughout the ‘50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic details. P Basses from after the CBS Fender buyout of 1965 (which brought more of a mass-production style of construction) are of less interest to collectors than their earlier counterparts. By the end of the decade, notable changes include a new thicker polyester finish and a F-style tuning gears.
Years of Production: 1951 - present
Unique to this Year: Change to black pickguard
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Adler body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Single-coil split pickup with level pole pieces, tortoiseshell plastic pickguard, 34-inch scale length, dot inlays
Finish Specifications: Sunburst is a common color for vintage Fenders, and is less collectable than rarer finishes.
Notable Players: Geezer Butler, Roger Waters, John Deacon, Sting
