Step into the golden era of bass guitar innovation with the Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass, a meticulously crafted tribute to the revolutionary designs that shaped modern music. This remarkable instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship from the late '50s to early '60s watershed period, when the P-Bass underwent its most significant transformation and emerged as the refined, enduring design we know today.
By 1960, the Precision Bass had evolved beyond its early Telecaster-inspired origins to feature the iconic Stratocaster-style headstock shape, comfort contours, pickguard-mounted electronics, and 4-saddle bridge that would define the model for generations. Finished in classic 3-Colour Sunburst and adorned with a striking 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, this iteration represented the pinnacle of mid-century bass design aesthetics.
Built with period-accurate specifications, the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass features a premium alder body paired with the Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil P-Bass pickup for authentic vintage tone. The substantial "C" shape hard rock maple neck is perfectly matched to a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, reproducing the quintessential feel and playability of the original instruments.
The American Vintage II series represents Fender electrics in their purest form - direct descendants of the original designs, built with unmatched quality and attention to detail down to the last screw. These instruments are crafted for players who possess a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel, embodying the legendary craftsmanship that altered the course of musical history.
- Alder body w/ Precision Bass shape & gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Maple neck w/ 1960 "C" profile, 34" scale length & gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Slab rosewood fretboard w/ 7.25" radius & clay dot inlays
- 20 vintage tall frets
- 1.70" bone nut
- Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear tuners
- Pure Vintage 4-Saddle bridge w/ threaded steel saddles
- Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision pickup in the middle position
- Master volume knob & master tone knob
- 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, knurled flat-top control knobs
- 4-bolt serialised neck plate for added stability
- Includes vintage-style hard case, Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105) strings



