The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate nod to the revolutionary designs that reshaped music history. Each instrument is crafted with period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, high - end finishes, and precisely tuned, year - specific pickups. It truly captures the authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
The Precision Bass®, the world's first electric bass, is a landmark in music history. For bass players, it was a game - changer, offering portability, precise intonation, and amplification. As Quincy Jones said, the Fender bass was 'the technological breakthrough that changed music forever.'
In 1954, the P - Bass® got an update with the sleek curves of the Stratocaster®. The American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass replicates the classic tone and feel of the original. It comes in two ash body colors: Vintage Blonde and 2 - Color Sunburst with a single - ply white pickguard.
This bass features a solid '54 “C” - shape maple neck with a 7.25” radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. The Pure Vintage 2 - saddle bridge with fibre saddles, reverse open - gear tuners, finger rest, and '54 Single - Coil Precision Bass® pickup deliver that classic Fender thump and style.
The American Vintage II series instruments are direct descendants of the original Fenders. They're made for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel, with top - notch quality in every detail. These are the purest form of Fender electrics.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Precision Bass®
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Profile: 1954 'C'
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 34' (86.36 cm)
- No. of Frets: 20 Vintage Tall Frets
- Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot Inlays
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '54 Single - Coil Precision® (Middle)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 2 - Saddle Precision Bass® with Fiber Saddles, Serialized
- Pickguard: 1 - Ply Parchment
- Strings: Fender® USA 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound (.045-.100 Gauges), PN 0739050403
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Reverse Open - Gear
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Vintage - Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
Using your Fender American Vintage II 54 Precision Bass is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the reverse open - gear tuning machines. Then, plug it into your amplifier. You can adjust the tone and volume to get the sound you want. When you're playing, rest your hand on the finger rest for comfort.
Here are some important notes. Avoid exposing the guitar to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and the hardware. Also, be careful not to drop it or knock it against hard surfaces.
For maintenance, clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to keep them sounding good. You can also wipe down the body and the fretboard to remove dirt and fingerprints. Check the tuning machines and the bridge periodically to make sure they're tight and in good working order. If you notice any issues, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
