{"product_id":"1963-fender-precision-bass-sunburst","title":"Fender 1963 Precision Bass Sunburst Refinished w\/ Modern Hard Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1963 Fender Precision Bass sits at one of the most desirable points in the instrument's entire production history. By this year, Fender had firmly settled into the slab-body rosewood-board era's mature form — Brazilian rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlays, and the split single-coil pickup that defined the sound of recorded music throughout the 1960s. At 8 lbs 3 oz, the bass is on the lighter end for an alder-body P of this era, which translates directly to comfort on long gigs and a livelier, more resonant acoustic character that carries through into the amplified tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is maple with a Brazilian rosewood board radius'd at 7.25\" and a genuine C profile that measures .856\" at the first fret and 1.09\" at the twelfth.  The necks of this era have a comfortable, medium-depth feel that plays fast for a bass neck without feeling thin or modern. Nut width is 1-11\/16\", scale is the standard 34\", and the original frets are intact and have plenty of life left. The pickup reads 11.53k — healthy output for a vintage Fender split coil, and well within the range you'd expect from an original 1963 wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass was refinished years ago.  It appears that the pweron who did the work signed the neck heel and dated it to 1984.  They did a pretty good job, stripping the bass without sanding it.  The color isn't all that accurate, but it is better than others I've seen for sure.  The control and pickup cavities and the neck pocket were stripped too.  Enough remains in the neck pocket and pickup cavity to see remnants of the original sunburst finish and factory marks.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the parts and hardware - here is what is original: Pickups, pickguard\/screws, bridge, tuners, bridge, knobs, neck plate, output jack, and strap buttons.  The pots are changed.  One is a 1964 and one is a 1966.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass plays perfectly and it has the vintage feel and tone of an original that sells for twice as much.  This is your next gigging and\/or recording machine!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKB hard case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/pages\/sell-vintage-guitars\" title=\"Sell your vintage guitar to Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe buy, sell, and take trades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used bass guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/bass-guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; used bass guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used Fender guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender electric guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - vintage \u0026amp; used\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; used guitar amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Effects Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Fender\u003cbr\u003eModel: Precision Bass\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1963\u003cbr\u003eColor: Sunburst\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8 lbs 3 oz\u003cbr\u003eBody: Alder\u003cbr\u003eBody Date\/Code: See Pics\u003cbr\u003eNeck: Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck Date\/Code: See Pics\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003cbr\u003eFretboard: Brazilian Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eInlays: Clay Dot\u003cbr\u003eFrets: Original\u003cbr\u003eFret Count: 20\u003cbr\u003eNut: Original\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003eRadius: 7.25\"\u003cbr\u003eScale: 34\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret: .856\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.09\"\u003cbr\u003eAction 1st String at 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003cbr\u003eAction 4th String at 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 45-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eLower Bout: 12-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 9\"\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bout: 10-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness Outside Edge: 1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eHardware Color: Chrome, Nickel\u003cbr\u003ePickup Type: Fender Split Single-Coil\u003cbr\u003ePickup Reading: 11.53k\u003cbr\u003ePickup Original: Yes\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: Original\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Original\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Original\u003cbr\u003eKnobs: Original\u003cbr\u003ePots\/Codes: 1964 \u0026amp; 1966\u003cbr\u003eCase: New Modern HSC\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56345316425894,"sku":"G-2172","price":7999.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/7527\/4662\/files\/fender-1963-precision-bass-sunburst-refinished-w-modern-hard-case-3341423.jpg?v=1775974753","url":"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/products\/1963-fender-precision-bass-sunburst","provider":"Mahar's Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}