Fender Precision Bass 1963 Olympic White
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $8,000 — $11,000
As the first production model bass guitar, the Fender Precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. Built as a bass counterpart to the Telecaster, the Precision or P Bass evolved throughout the ‘50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic details. In 1963, the curved fingerboard which was introduced in 1962 continued to get thinner.
Years of Production: 1951 - present
Unique to this Year: Veneer fingerboard gets increasingly thin.
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: Olympic White is a standard color for vintage Fenders.
Notable Players: Geezer Butler, Roger Waters, John Deacon, Sting
