(SOLD) Fender Precision Bass Sonic Blue 1978
Fender Precision Bass, refinished in sonic blue, made in USA 1978. Dang... this looks good. This isn't a museum piece, but if you're after a superb vintage P with heaps of personality, this will do the job. First up, the refin: this was done by our local guitar finishing specialist, who's painted the body in a fresh coat of sonic blue and topped it with period-correct style clear poly. The neck has also been refinished, with some spot repairs on the board and a smooth satin poly on the neck, so that's all feeling really good. This also has some new pots, an original vintage Badass II bridge and a set of modern tuners. All that means it's in great playing shape, so there's no maintenance issues to sort out. The ash body, maple board and high-mass bridge mean there's plenty of snap and definition on offer. You get a clear, crisp and growly take on the classic P-punch, with plenty of weighty lows on deck to round things out convincingly. The neck is a chunky 70s U shape, typical of the era and intuitive for simple lines. This is a really fun vintage bass, it's up for a good time and will look great by the pool.
Model: Fender Precision Bass
Made: Fullerton USA, 1978 (serial S894531)
Finish: sonic blue, refinished in poly, 3-ply white guard
Body: ash
Neck: maple with maple board, 7.25" radius, 34" scale, 42mm nut
Weight: 4.935kg
Mods: neck and body refinished, guard replaced, pots and capacitor replaced, re-fretted, Badass II bridge installed, tuners repalced
Pickup: original split single coil
Case: non-original lightweight semi-hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some wear on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, the satin finish on the back is fairly new with minor dimples only, the board has some finish wear and patched up spots here and there up the whole neck. The back has some dimples and scuffs near the neck plate and in the middle of the body, no major marks. The sides have no major marks. The front has a couple of dimples near the bridge and on the top horn, no major marks. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have been replaced at some point, minor wear only; 8/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.