Fender Precision Bass 1974 Near Mint w/ Case

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You very likely won't find a cleaner Fender bass from this era!

Introduced in the early 1950s, the Precision Bass revolutionized the role of the bass guitar in modern music, and by the early 1970s it had become the backbone of countless rock, funk, soul, and studio recordings. 

This near-mint example captures everything players and collectors love about Fender basses. It is stunning in person, and a somewhat rare example with the rosewood fretboard. 

Tonally, the Precision Bass delivers exactly what players expect from this legendary model—deep, authoritative lows, punchy midrange presence, and clear highs that allow the bass to sit perfectly in a band mix. The split-coil pickup provides thick, focused tone with excellent note definition and dynamic response. Whether played fingerstyle, with a pick, or using more aggressive techniques, the instrument responds with warmth, clarity, and unmistakable vintage character. The solid construction and comfortable neck profile make it equally suited for stage performance and recording work.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally set up to play its absolute best.

We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The Precision Bass is the most recorded bass ever.” – TalkBass
“Punchy, powerful, and sits perfectly in a mix.” – The Gear Page
“Simple design but unbeatable tone.” – Harmony Central
“The definition of classic bass sound.” – Reddit r/Bass
“A studio staple for decades.” – Ultimate Guitar

SPECS:

• Color: Natural
• Weight: 9lbs 2oz
  
• Body: Ash
  
• Body Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck: Maple
  
• Neck Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck Profile: Medium U-shape
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 20
• Nut: Original
• Nut Width: 1-5/8"
• Radius: 7.25"
• Scale: 34"
• Neck thickness at 1st fret: .915"
• Neck thickness at 12th fret: 1.02"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 3/32"
• Overall length: 45-7/8"
  
• Lower bout: 12-7/8"
  
• Waist: 9"
  
• Upper Bout: 10-3/4"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-5/8"
  
• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Pick-Up Type/Brand: Fender Passive Split-Coil 
• Pickup Original? Yes, w/ cover
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge: Original w/ Cover
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
  
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: OHSC
• Notes:

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