Fender - American Performer Precision Bass, Satin Lake Placid Blue with Maple Fingerboard
Fender - American Performer Precision Bass, 4-string Bass with Alder Body, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Lake Placid Blue
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American Performer Precision Bass®
(Satin Lake Placid Blue)
classic p-bass feel
modern features & playabilityDesigned from the ground up with the serious musician in mind, Fender’s American Performer series has landed, and it’s pulling no punches! Representing he flagship of this range is the prestigious American Performer Precision Bass in a stunning Satin Lake Placid Blue finish.
Fender’s Precision (often shortened to P-Bass) was originally created by the legendary Leo Fender in 1950 as an electric, lightweight alternative to the large double-basses of the time.
Whilst it’s true that the Precision has undergone some modernisation across its long life-span, since 1957 it has largely remained the standard for over 60 years and continues to be the go-to bass for bassists from all backgrounds and playing styles.
at a glance
• Alder body
• Yosemite split-coil P Bass middle pickup; Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup
• “Modern C”-shaped neck with 9.5”-radius fingerboard; 20 medium-jumbo frets
• Tapered-shaft tuning machines; silver ‘70s logo
• Greasebucket tone system
Newly Designed 'Yosemite' Pickups
wide selection of rich, expressive tonesAs part of the new American Performer Series, Fender have introduced the newly designed Yosemite pickups with sport a flat-staggered pole pieces and shellac potting. The end result is boosted output, whilst at the same time enabling the coils to breathe which minimises feedback.
Perfectly suited to almost any musical situation, the Split Coil and Single Coil pickup configuration delivers a wide selection of rich, expressive tones. With the Split Coil pickup set in the mid position, and the roaring Single Coil Jazz pickup in the bridge, the American Performer P-Bass is as versatile as they come!
Premium ElectronicsAlongside each pickup utilising independent volume pots, there’s also a master ‘Greasebucket Tone Circuit’ to contend with. Fender’s Greasebucket tone circuitry enables you to finely tweak your tonal highs without ever adding any unwanted low end in to the mix, perfectly preserving your tone and allowing each and every note to sing loud!
Premium Fender Features
NEW YOSEMITE
PICKUPSHandcrafted in Corona, California, Yosemite pickups are specifically voiced for each instrument and position to create sonically versatile and musically useful sounds.
TAPERED-SHAFT
TUNING MACHINESFeaturing vintage-style paddle keys, tapered tuning machines are wider at the top than the bottom, forcing the string windings downward and keeping them tight for increased sustain and enhancing tuning stability.
MEDIUM-JUMBO
FRETSMedium-jumbo frets make it easier to achieve wide, expressive bends that add your personal touch to your music.
4-SADDLE
BRIDGEThis model features a four-saddle bridge for solid tuning stability, precise intonation and increased sustain.
SATIN-FINISHED
NECKFeaturing a “Modern C”-shaped profile that works well with almost any playing style, the neck also hosts a satin finish on the back, giving it a smooth, fast playing feel.
GREASEBUCKET
TONE SYSTEM
This uniquely Fender tone system lets you cut treble without losing gain or “muddying” your sound, preserving your carefully shaped tone.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Number of Strings | 4 |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Precision |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Satin Polyurethane |
| Colour | Lake Placid Blue |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern C |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Black Dots |
| Number of Frets | 20, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 34" |
| Nut Width | 1.625" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 4-saddle Vintage-style with Steel Saddles |
| Tuners | Fender F Light-weight Vintage-paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts |
| Pickups | Yosemite Jazz Split-soil/Yosemite Jazz Single-coil |
| Controls | 2 x volume, 1 x master tone, Greasebucket tone circuit |
| Strings | Fender USA 7250M, .045-.105 |
| Case Included | Gig Bag |
