Fender Precision Bass Sunburst 1957 Fender

Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Alder Body

Body Details: Three piece alder solid body with 1957 pencil date in pickup cavity. There is an extra strap button hole drilled in the upper horn.

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Maple Fingerboard

Neck Profile: Medium, soft “V”

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .89″ 12th- .98″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25

Nut Width: 1-11/16 in

Neck Details: One piece maple neck with black dot inlays and 1957 pencil date on heel.

Electronics: The original black bobbin pickup appears to have been rewound. The wiring harness is all original except for the replaced volume pot. The original volume pot is included in the case but it is not functioning correctly.

Pickup Measurements: 6.1k ohms

Hardware: Original. The four screws that mount the covers are not original. There is also an extra hole drilled through the thumb rest and pick guard into the body for a screw to keep the thumb rest from spinning.

Weight: 8 lbs 2.2 oz

Modifications / Repairs: The pickup appears to have been rewound. The volume pot has been replaced. An extra strap button hole has been drilled in the upper horn. There is also an extra hole drilled through the thumb rest and pick guard into the body for a screw to keep the thumb rest from spinning. The screws holding the bridge cover,

Case Details: Hard shell case.

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has heavy play wear. The finish has checking, dents and scratches throughout. The back of the guitar has heavy buckle rash. The finish on the neck is glossy but well worn with dents and scratches throughout.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium/low action. The bass sets up well with light gauge strings.