1974 Fender Precision Bass Natural Near Mint
Description
You very likely won't find a cleaner Fender bass from this era!
Introduced in the early 1950s, the Precision Bass revolutionized the role of the bass guitar in modern music, and by the early 1970s it had become the backbone of countless rock, funk, soul, and studio recordings.
This near-mint example captures everything players and collectors love about Fender basses. It is stunning in person, and a somewhat rare example with the rosewood fretboard.
Tonally, the Precision Bass delivers exactly what players expect from this legendary model—deep, authoritative lows, punchy midrange presence, and clear highs that allow the bass to sit perfectly in a band mix. The split-coil pickup provides thick, focused tone with excellent note definition and dynamic response. Whether played fingerstyle, with a pick, or using more aggressive techniques, the instrument responds with warmth, clarity, and unmistakable vintage character. The solid construction and comfortable neck profile make it equally suited for stage performance and recording work.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.
We buy, sell, and take trades.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The Precision Bass is the most recorded bass ever.” – TalkBass
“Punchy, powerful, and sits perfectly in a mix.” – The Gear Page
“Simple design but unbeatable tone.” – Harmony Central
“The definition of classic bass sound.” – Reddit r/Bass
“A studio staple for decades.” – Ultimate Guitar
SPECS:
Color: Natural
Weight: 9lbs 2oz
Body: Ash
Body Date/Code: See Pics
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: See Pics
Neck Profile: Medium U-shape
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Radius: 7.25"
Scale: 34"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .915"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.02"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 6th 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
Pick-Up Type/Brand: Fender Passive Split-Coil
Pickup Original? Yes, w/ cover
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original w/ Cover
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes:
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. 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.
Introduced in the early 1950s, the Precision Bass revolutionized the role of the bass guitar in modern music, and by the early 1970s it had become the backbone of countless rock, funk, soul, and studio recordings.
This near-mint example captures everything players and collectors love about Fender basses. It is stunning in person, and a somewhat rare example with the rosewood fretboard.
Tonally, the Precision Bass delivers exactly what players expect from this legendary model—deep, authoritative lows, punchy midrange presence, and clear highs that allow the bass to sit perfectly in a band mix. The split-coil pickup provides thick, focused tone with excellent note definition and dynamic response. Whether played fingerstyle, with a pick, or using more aggressive techniques, the instrument responds with warmth, clarity, and unmistakable vintage character. The solid construction and comfortable neck profile make it equally suited for stage performance and recording work.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.
We buy, sell, and take trades.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The Precision Bass is the most recorded bass ever.” – TalkBass
“Punchy, powerful, and sits perfectly in a mix.” – The Gear Page
“Simple design but unbeatable tone.” – Harmony Central
“The definition of classic bass sound.” – Reddit r/Bass
“A studio staple for decades.” – Ultimate Guitar
SPECS:
Color: Natural
Weight: 9lbs 2oz
Body: Ash
Body Date/Code: See Pics
Neck: Maple
Neck Date/Code: See Pics
Neck Profile: Medium U-shape
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Radius: 7.25"
Scale: 34"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .915"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.02"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
Action 6th 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
Pick-Up Type/Brand: Fender Passive Split-Coil
Pickup Original? Yes, w/ cover
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original w/ Cover
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
Notes:
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. 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.