Fender Custom Shop '57 Precision Bass Sunburst Journeyman Relic 2021
Fender Custom '57 Precision, Journeyman sunburst, made in USA 2021. Leo Fender invented the electric bass guitar, and by 1957, it took this basic form: all hail the Precision Bass. This delightful creature references the 1957 version, so you get vintage decals, a big fat neck with a maple board, gold anodized guard, a split coil pickup with plenty of oomph, spiral saddles and a classy coat of two color sunburst rubbed up a little to look nice and worn-in. It feels fantastic: the neck is comfy and round, carved from super tightly grained maple and rubbed to a smooth finish, so it's an absolute pleasure to play. The body is lightweight and resonant; it responds enthusiastically to every note. The pickup is proper 50s style stuff: on the hot side for a vintage model, hand-wound for added complexity and harmonic spread and perfectly punchy. A great sounding P finds a way to sound excellent in just about any mix, despite basically only doing one sound, and this really typifies that gold standard: it's bang-on. You'll struggle to score a new CS Precision with much change from A$8k currently, so this near-new slicker is a great score. P=perfect.
Model: Fender Custom Shop '57 Precision Bass Journeyman
Made: USA, 2021, Corona Custom Shop
Serial: CZ551949
Finish: two color sunburst, journeyman relic, gloss nitro
Body: alder, two piece centre join
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 34" scale, 9.5" radius, 42mm nut, 50s D shape
Weight: 3.895kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Handwound '57 Precision split coil
Accessories: original case, documents and certificate of authenticity
Cosmetic condition notes: relic finish wear. Most of the visible wear was likely there from factory. There's some minor rub wear from play but no major marks to speak of.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only