Fender Precision Bass 1966 Sunburst
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $3,880 — $5,070
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. After the CBS Fender buyout in 1965, Fenders shifted towards a more mass-production style of construction. From '65 onwards, Fenders like the Precision Bass are of less interest to collectors than their earlier counterparts.
Years of Production: 1951 - present
Unique to this Year: Fender begins to market some Precision Basses with original slab-style body (forerunner to Telecaster Bass).
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