
Fender Fretless Precision Bass, Alder-Nat, 1979 Style. Upgra
A stunning Fender Fretless Precision Bass in Walnut with in great condition. It has to be played to understand how amazing this bass is. Grab an early 70’s vintage looking bass for about a third of the price, which plays like a dream. This version is based on a 1979 model. This bass has a fully loaded Fender Japan Hybrid II Alder body in a Walnut finish with original pickups/bridge/thumbrest/chrome flat top knobs/black pickguard. With upgraded full size CTS pots/dime .47 capacitor/cloth wiring/chrome bridge & pickup covers, and an excellent quality Japanese after market, licensed by Fender, all Roasted Maple “A” neck (Jazz profile which Fender gave as an option on their Precision basses from 1972) with the fingerboard measuring 38.1mm at the nut, built in the same factory as the AllParts necks (which cost £325 when first bought). With a 1979 Fender Precision Bass decal and loaded with a chrome Gotoh RB20 round string tree and chrome Gotoh FB30 Bass Tuners (at a cost of £115). Comes with a gig bag. A relic/roadworn look is also available if you want that complete vintage look, just let me know and we can discuss price (not expensive) depending on how much relicking is required. Neck is straight and truss rod in perfect working order. All setup, strung with flatwound strings and ready to go, this is an absolute stunning bass! Modifications available, see below for options. Free UK delivery. Optional modifications, choose from either, all at cost price and fitted before shipped (pictures available on request)- 1. Creme/Parchment pickguard with silver or black screws (£15 extra charge) 2. Vintage tortoiseshell pickguard with silver or black screws (£20 extra charge) 3. White pickguard with silver or black screws (£20 extra charge) 4. DiMarzio DP296 Relentess Gold pickups (£150 extra charge) 5. Seymour Duncan SPB1 Vintage pickups (£100 extra charge) 6. Bare Knuckle Split P Vintage ‘58 Pickups fitted (£150 extra) 7. DiMarzio DP122 Model P Pickups fitted (£100 extra charge). 8. Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pounder pickups fitted (£125 extra charge). 9. Fender Vintage bridge with threaded saddles. (£65 extra charge) 10. Gotoh 201B-4 Bridge in chrome, black or gold, which will still fit under the bridge cover (£45 extra charge). 11. Black bevelled control knobs (£5 extra) 12. Black or Chrome Hipshot clover tuning pegs or Gold Gotoh FB30 tuners and black, chrome or gold string tree fitted (£100 extra charge). 13. Gold hardware, i.e. knobs, bridge and neck plate fitted (£50 extra charge) 14. Black hardware, i.e. knobs, bridge and neck plate fitted (£50 extra charge) 15. Black bridge and pickup covers fitted (£60 extra charge) 16. Strap locks fitted (£10 extra charge). 17. Other pickguard colours and modifications (pickups, tuners, bridges etc) available on request so please ask. A relic/roadworn look is available if you want that complete vintage look, just let me know and we can discuss price depending on how much relicking is required. The process can include distress to the body and/or neck, vintage looking screws and hardware. Please message me before completion of sale if you would like to upgrade to any of the above so I can adjust the price. Collection in Stafford or meet 20 mile radius for petrol money or free UK delivery. If collected, it can be tried out. Very little sign of being used, and overall lovely clean condition. Reason for sale is I’ve now finished using the bass, along with other Fretless basses I have already sold, in a 70’s Rock project. I have other basses and bass equipment for sale, so please ask or see my other items for sale. Please message me with any questions you may have. Specifications: Body and Bridge Body Material: Alder Series: Hybrid II Shape: Precision Bass Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard. Construction: Bolt-On Finish: Polyurethane Neck & Fingerboard Neck: Roasted Maple Profile: Modern "C", nut width “A” Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) Fingerboard: Roasted Maple Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) Frets: 20 (Fretless) Inlays: Black Side Dot Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm) Electronics & Hardware Pickup: Standard Precision Bass Split Single-Coil Pickup Controls: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone Tuning Machines: Chrome Gotoh FB30 70’s style Bass tuners. Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Pickguard: 3 ply Black. Bridge: Standard 4 saddle. Hardware Finish: Chrome and nickel. Accessories Gig bag.
Details
- Condition *Excellent - Used
- CategoryGuitars - Bass guitars
- BrandFender
- Warranty *This item is sold as described
- Left handedNo
- ModelFender Fretless Precision Bass, Alder-Nat, 1979 Style.
- VintageNo
Year
2021
Made in
Japan
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