Details

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

The '63 P Bass profile neck now 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 II Precision Bass split-coil pickup is more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and growl the P Bass is known for.

The American Pro II 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.

Weight: 8lbs 15.3oz

Features

• Single V-Mod II split-coil Precision Bass pickup
• '63 P Bass neck profile
• Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets for familiar playing feel
• HiMass Vintage bridge for increased sustain
• Tapered-shaft tuning machines; Posiflex graphite rods for neck reinforcement
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

V-Mod II Pickup: V-Mod II Precision Bass pickups are modified versions of Fender's 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. 

New Sculpted Neck Heel: The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable. 

HiMass Vintage Bridge: This precision manufactured string-through or top-load bridge adds sustain, resonance, and improved attack thanks to a cold-rolled steel baseplate, high mass backstop, and chrome-plated brass saddles.

'63 P Bass Neck Profile: Considered by many to be the gold standard of bass neck profiles, American Professional II Precision Bass guitars use the '63 P Bass neck profile. The Super-Natural satin finish on the back of the neck provides a smooth fret-hand feel complimented 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 environment. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio, or in your home. 

Tapered-Shaft Tuning Machines: Wider at the top than the bottom, the tapered shafts force the string windings downward and keep them tight, resulting in a sharper and consistent break angle over the nut, creating increased sustain and better tuning stability. 

Specifications

BODY

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape: Precision Bass

NECK

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
• Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape: 1963 "C"
• Scale Length: 34" (864mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3mm)
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: White
• Truss Rod: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods

ELECTRONICS

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

HARDWARE

• Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: .045-.105 Gauges
• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case Included