Fender Precision Bass Sunburst 1965

A vintage 1965 Fender Precision Bass is always a special find, and this 3 Color Sunburst example is truly a sight to behold! The P-Bass has undoubtedly shaped popular music history since its introduction in 1951, and mid-Sixties examples are among the most sought after and prized basses among collectors and professional musicians alike.

This 1965 Precision Bass shines with its beautiful 3 Color Sunburst finish, an iconic color that characterizes many vintage Fenders! The heart of this P-Bass is the powerful single coil pickup, which delivers that unmistakable deep, full and punchy P-Bass sound that you hear on thousands of classic recordings. The original 4-ply tortoise pickguard is a beautiful detail that beautifully complements the Sunburst.

The alder body provides the perfect balance between weight and tone, while the maple neck with its comfortable C-profile and rosewood veneer fingerboard provides superior playability. The original open-gear tuners and 4-saddle bridge keep this vintage Precision perfectly in tune. At 3.95 kg, this bass is also pleasantly light, which makes long performances a lot more comfortable.

The bass is in excellent condition for its age, with normal playwear that only enhances the character of this instrument. On the technical side, we find a shim in the neck pocket to optimize the neck angle. Under the pickguard we find two original Stackpole potentiometers from 1965, of which we can see that one example comes from the 20th week. Furthermore, on the neck we see the date stamp 5JUN65C, and this indicates a P-Bass neck from June 1965 with a nut width of approximately 44.5 mm.The grey bottom pickup is also original.

An authentic vintage Precision Bass like this one not only offers a legendary sound, but is also a piece of music history that will only continue to increase in value. If you are a bassist looking for that unparalleled vintage P-Bass sound, this '65 Precision in Sunburst is an exceptional opportunity that you should not miss!