Fender American Professional II Precision Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard, Mercury
The American Professional II Precision Bass® draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.
The '63 P Bass profile neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. The new V-Mod II Precision Bass split-coil pickup is more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and growl the P Bass® is known for.
The American Pro II Precision Bass delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
Features
- Single V-Mod II split-coil Precision Bass pickup
- '63 P Bass neck profile
- Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets for familiar playing feel
- HiMass™ Vintage bridge for increased sustain
- Tapered-shaft tuning machines; Posiflex™ graphite rods for neck reinforcement
- Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case
Specifications
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Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane on the back, with the gloss gleam of urethane kissing the headstock face
- Neck Shape: 1963 "C"
- Neck Construction: Secured with a 4-Bolt system
- Fingerboard Radius: A comfortable arc at 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood, smooth under the fingers
- Position Inlays: White Dot, guiding the way
- Side Dots: White, a quiet whisper along the neck
- Number of Frets: 20
- Truss Rod: Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods for stability
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
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Body
- Body Material: Alder, classic and resonant
- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane, sleek and protective
- Body Shape: Precision Bass®, honed for powerful tone
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Hardware
- Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage, flexible with String-Through-Body or Top-Load options
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black, shielding and bold
- Pickup Covers: Black, quiet but strong
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top, offering tactile control
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome, shining under lights
- Tuning Machines: Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
- Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
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Electronics
- Middle Pickup: V-Mod II Split Single-Coil Precision Bass®—the heart of its sound
- Pickup Configuration: S (Single Pickup)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone—simplicity, precision
- Switching: None
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Measurements
- Dimensions: 6.10 x 18.30 x 52.50 IN
- Shipping Weight: 22.40 LB
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall, offering clarity and feel
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Shipping Length: 52.50 IN
- Shipping Height: 6.10 IN
- Shipping Width: 18.30 IN
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Accessories
- Recommended Gig Bag: FB1225 Electric Bass Gig Bag, P/N 0991622406 (Not Included)