This exceptional ‘UK’ export custom order Fender Precision Bass features a striking Olympic White finish offering collectors and discerning stage players an eye-catching, rare and highly sought-after alternative to the more common factory sunburst models from this early 1970’s period, enhancing the instrument’s individuality and vintage appeal. The neck presents the original factory stamp reading "5 Sept 72 A" at the heel, and is paired with a smooth rosewood fretboard. This offers a valuable insight into the instrument’s custom origin, with the "5" denoting that it is a Precision Bass neck, "Sept 72" confirms it was produced in September 1972, and most notably, the "A" refers to the nut width, with “A” indicating a 1½-inch width, a narrower profile typically reserved for Jazz Basses. This slimmer neck is highly uncommon on Precision Basses of the era, a very unique, special factory custom ordered specification, and variation. The result is a unique and highly playable neck that offers a faster, more comfortable feel, particularly appealing to players who prefer slimmer neck profiles. The finish on this bass is the durable polyurethane, which Fender began adopting in the early 1970s to improve the longevity and resilience of their instruments compared to the traditional nitrocellulose lacquer finishes of previous decades. Polyurethane finishes are highly resistant to checking, cracking, and wear, making them ideal for players seeking a vintage instrument that will withstand the rigors of regular use without compromising tone or aesthetic appeal. In the early 1970s, the United Kingdom was Fender’s largest export market. With its thriving music scene and strong appetite for American instruments, the UK played a key role in shaping Fender’s overseas offerings. Olympic White Fender Precision Basses from the early 1970s are particularly scarce when compared to more common finishes such as Sunburst, Candy Apple Red, or Black. During this period, Sunburst was the standard factory finish, with solid colours, including Olympic White, officially available only as custom option, incurring an upcharge and requiring longer lead times through special dealer orders. These custom solid colour options were not typically listed in Fender’s main consumer catalogs but were offered through dealer colour charts and made available by request. Olympic White, being one of the less commonly requested solid finishes, falls within a highly limited custom order production option. As a result, Precision Basses finished in Olympic White from this era represent a rare and highly collectible category of vintage Fender instruments, valued both for their distinctive aesthetic and their historical significance as authentic export-market customs. Included with this exceptional bass is the original UK dealer-supplied hard case, a highly distinctive and sought-after feature in its own right. Lined with vibrant orange faux fur, this case reflects the quality, style preferences of the time, and highlight the bass’s export provenance and history of the UK market in the early 1970s, where distributors often included such premium cases as part of the package, a contrast to the standard US practice of selling guitars without hard cases. The case remains in excellent condition, complete with the original key, underscoring the instrument’s two owner careful stewardship, history and meticulous care. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Additional images and information are available upon request. This guitar is in excellent vintage condition, showing only very minor handling wear consistent with two owner careful use. All hardware and electronics are original and fully functional. The pickups and pots are original, dated 1974, reflecting Fender’s early ’70s practice of assembling instruments with stockpiled parts from multiple years, a common and accepted practice adding to the instrument’s authenticity. Tonally, this bass delivers the classic warm, punchy, and full-bodied sound that defined early ’70s Fender Precision Basses, with rich harmonic content and vintage growl suitable for a wide range of musical styles. This guitars rarity, combined with its unique and distinctive custom order build features, understated elegance, enduring tonal qualities, and authentic UK export provenance, makes it a stand out survivor example. Today, well-preserved Olympic White examples, in original; un-molested condition, and particularly with custom factory ordered specifications, are highly sought after by collectors, vintage enthusiasts, and discerning players. Not only a stunning, rare instrument but a distinctive piece of Fender history, and a very sound investment piece. Delivery Conditions: This guitar will be carefully packed before being dispatched using the best couriers and shall be fully insured by a separate dedicated transit insurance policy for the purchase amount.