bass · solidbody
Precision Bass
| Maker | Fender |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | bass · solidbody |
| Introduced | 1951 |
| Price | USD 1849.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1946 |
| Status | current |
The Precision Bass is the instrument that established the electric bass, and the American Professional II version is Fender's US-built take on it for working players.
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Why it matters
The split-coil P Bass pickup sits at the centre of more recorded bass tones than any other design, which keeps the model in studios and backlines everywhere. The American Professional II tier sits above the Player models and below the American Vintage and Custom Shop builds, and it carries the rolled-edge neck and sculpted heel Fender added to the line. Supply is deep on both new and used instruments, so there is rarely a reason to rush.
Note
The first mass-produced electric bass; split-coil P pickup defined the sound of recorded bass.
Specifications
- Scale length: 864 mm (34 in)
- Neck shape: Modern "C"
Before you buy
- Precision and Jazz necks feel very different, and personal preference decides which suits
- Weight varies between individual basses, which matters over a long set
- Promotions on the American Professional II tier appear regularly
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Music Force Official · 2020-12 · 176,644 views
“Fender USA American Professional II Precision Bass Demo 자작곡 - 'Burn' Bassist ‘민지선’ (Jisun Min) Recording EVE Audio SC305 3-Way 5" Active Studio Monitor Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII Duo Fender USA American…”
American Professional II Precision Bass played by Jisun Min on the piece 'Burn'.
Guitar Center · 2024-07 · 98,739 views
“Go retro with a classic three-color sunburst or black finish, or rock one of the new, vintage-inspired colors that have never before been on a production model P Bass.”
Guitar Center's demo of the Fender Player II Precision Bass with Moa Munoz.