1963 Fender Precision Bass Refin w/ New Modern HSC - Sunburst
Description
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The 1963 Fender Precision Bass sits at one of the most desirable points in the instrument's entire production history. By this year, Fender had firmly settled into the slab-body rosewood-board era's mature form — Brazilian rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlays, and the split single-coil pickup that defined the sound of recorded music throughout the 1960s. At 8 lbs 3 oz, the bass is on the lighter end for an alder-body P of this era, which translates directly to comfort on long gigs and a livelier, more resonant acoustic character that carries through into the amplified tone.
The neck is maple with a Brazilian rosewood board radius'd at 7.25" and a genuine C profile that measures .856" at the first fret and 1.09" at the twelfth. The necks of this era have a comfortable, medium-depth feel that plays fast for a bass neck without feeling thin or modern. Nut width is 1-11/16", scale is the standard 34", and the original frets are intact and have plenty of life left. The pickup reads 11.53k — healthy output for a vintage Fender split coil, and well within the range you'd expect from an original 1963 wind.
The bass was refinished years ago. It appears that the pweron who did the work signed the neck heel and dated it to 1984. They did a pretty good job, stripping the bass without sanding it. The color isn't all that accurate, but it is better than others I've seen for sure. The control and pickup cavities and the neck pocket were stripped too. Enough remains in the neck pocket and pickup cavity to see remnants of the original sunburst finish and factory marks.
As for the parts and hardware - here is what is original: Pickups, pickguard/screws, bridge, tuners, bridge, knobs, neck plate, output jack, and strap buttons. The pots are changed. One is a 1964 and one is a 1966.
The bass plays perfectly and it has the vintage feel and tone of an original that sells for twice as much. This is your next gigging and/or recording machine!
SKB hard case included.
We buy, sell, and take trades.
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Specifications:
Brand: Fender
Model: Precision Bass
Year: 1963
Color: Sunburst
Condition: Excellent
Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz
Body: Alder
Body Date/Code: See Pics
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: See Pics
Neck Profile: C
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Clay Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Radius: 7.25"
Scale: 34"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .856"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.09"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 4th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Overall Length: 45-7/8"
Lower Bout: 12-7/8"
Waist: 9"
Upper Bout: 10-3/4"
Body Depth/Thickness Outside Edge: 1-5/8"
Hardware Color: Chrome, Nickel
Pickup Type: Fender Split Single-Coil
Pickup Reading: 11.53k
Pickup Original: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots/Codes: 1964 & 1966
Case: New Modern HSC
Shipping policy:
Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
The 1963 Fender Precision Bass sits at one of the most desirable points in the instrument's entire production history. By this year, Fender had firmly settled into the slab-body rosewood-board era's mature form — Brazilian rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlays, and the split single-coil pickup that defined the sound of recorded music throughout the 1960s. At 8 lbs 3 oz, the bass is on the lighter end for an alder-body P of this era, which translates directly to comfort on long gigs and a livelier, more resonant acoustic character that carries through into the amplified tone.
The neck is maple with a Brazilian rosewood board radius'd at 7.25" and a genuine C profile that measures .856" at the first fret and 1.09" at the twelfth. The necks of this era have a comfortable, medium-depth feel that plays fast for a bass neck without feeling thin or modern. Nut width is 1-11/16", scale is the standard 34", and the original frets are intact and have plenty of life left. The pickup reads 11.53k — healthy output for a vintage Fender split coil, and well within the range you'd expect from an original 1963 wind.
The bass was refinished years ago. It appears that the pweron who did the work signed the neck heel and dated it to 1984. They did a pretty good job, stripping the bass without sanding it. The color isn't all that accurate, but it is better than others I've seen for sure. The control and pickup cavities and the neck pocket were stripped too. Enough remains in the neck pocket and pickup cavity to see remnants of the original sunburst finish and factory marks.
As for the parts and hardware - here is what is original: Pickups, pickguard/screws, bridge, tuners, bridge, knobs, neck plate, output jack, and strap buttons. The pots are changed. One is a 1964 and one is a 1966.
The bass plays perfectly and it has the vintage feel and tone of an original that sells for twice as much. This is your next gigging and/or recording machine!
SKB hard case included.
We buy, sell, and take trades.
Be sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!
Vintage & used bass guitars
Fender electric guitars - vintage & used
Vintage & used guitar amplifiers
Vintage & Used Effects Pedals
Specifications:
Brand: Fender
Model: Precision Bass
Year: 1963
Color: Sunburst
Condition: Excellent
Weight: 8 lbs 3 oz
Body: Alder
Body Date/Code: See Pics
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: See Pics
Neck Profile: C
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Clay Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Radius: 7.25"
Scale: 34"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .856"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.09"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 4th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Overall Length: 45-7/8"
Lower Bout: 12-7/8"
Waist: 9"
Upper Bout: 10-3/4"
Body Depth/Thickness Outside Edge: 1-5/8"
Hardware Color: Chrome, Nickel
Pickup Type: Fender Split Single-Coil
Pickup Reading: 11.53k
Pickup Original: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots/Codes: 1964 & 1966
Case: New Modern HSC
Shipping policy:
Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.