Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Guitar, 3-Color Sunburst

Explore the rich history and revolutionary design of the Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Guitar, a 3-Color Sunburst masterpiece that redefines the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. This instrument is a tribute to the watershed period of the late '50s to the early '60s, a time when the Precision Bass underwent transformative changes, introducing new features that would become iconic to the P-Bass.

The 1960 Precision Bass, with its Strat-style headstock shape, comfort-contours, pickguard mounted electronics, and 4-saddle bridge, marked a significant departure from the earlier Telecaster-inspired design. Its 3-Color Sunburst finish and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard introduced a more refined and enduring aesthetic to the model.

Crafted with a premium alder body, this bass guitar delivers a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end. The Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil P-Bass pickup and substantial "C" shape hard rock maple neck, paired with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, reproduce the quintessential tone and feel of the original.

The American Vintage II series, including this 1960 Precision Bass, are direct descendants of the original Fenders, designed for players who appreciate the vintage Fender tone and feel. Every detail, down to the last screw, is built with unmatched quality, making these instruments the epitome of Fender electrics.

The Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish, a premium finish used on '50s and '60's Fender instruments, reveals the true tonal character of the instrument. The 7.25"-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.

The Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision Bass Pickups are specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, constructed just like pickups from Fender's golden years with materials like cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins, and alnico magnets.

Every piece of American Vintage II hardware, from the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, is manufactured to look, sound, and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original '50s and '60s era Fender factory machines. Experience the Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Guitar, a true legend in the world of music.