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

SKU: FE190160800 MFR: 0190160800
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Key Features

  • Experience vintage tone with the Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Guitar.
  • Alder body & rosewood fretboard offer balanced resonance and smooth playability.
  • Pure Vintage '60 split-coil pickup delivers authentic, classic P-Bass sound.
  • Enjoy comfortable play with the '60 "C" shaped maple neck and vintage tall frets.
  • Nickel/Chrome hardware ensures tuning stability for recording or live performances.
  • Vintage-style brown case included, protecting your investment in Fender quality.
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Fender American Vintage II 1960 Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    3-Color Sunburst

  • Model / Series

    American Vintage II

  • Orientation

    Right-Handed

  • Number of Strings

    4

  • Type

    Electric

  • Guitar Finish

    Gloss

  • Body Shape

    Precision

  • Body Material

    Alder

  • Top Material

    Alder

  • Neck Material

    Maple

  • Neck Construction

    Bolt-On

  • Neck Finish

    Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

  • Neck Shape

    1960 "C"

  • Scale Length

    34" (86.36cm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Rosewood Fretboard

  • Fingerboard Radius

    7.25" (184.1mm)

  • Number of Frets

    20

  • Fret Size

    Vintage Tall

  • Nut Material

    Bone

  • Nut Width

    1.70" (43.2mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Clay Dot

  • Truss Rod

    Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

  • Truss Rod Nut

    Vintage-Style Butt Adjust

  • Headstock

    Precision Bass

Hardware

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  • Bridge

    Hardtail

  • Hardware Finish

    Nickel/Chrome

  • Tuning Machines

    Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear

  • Pickguard

    4-Ply Tortoiseshell

  • Control Knobs

    Knurled Flat-Top

  • Control Knobs

    Knurled Flat-Top

  • Switch Tip

    No

  • Neck Plate

    4-Bolt Serialized

Electronics

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  • Pickups

    Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision

  • Controls

    Master Volume, Master Tone

  • Pickup Switching

    None

  • Pickup Configuration

    S

Miscellaneous

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  • String Material

    Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406

  • Case/Gig Bag

    Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior) Case

  • UPC Code

    885978734405

About Fender American Vintage II 1960

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.

Fender American Vintage II 1960 Features

  • Alder Body
  • Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
  • Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision Pickups
  • "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
  • Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Tuners

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Experience vintage tone with the Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Guitar.
  • Alder body & rosewood fretboard offer balanced resonance and smooth playability.
  • Pure Vintage '60 split-coil pickup delivers authentic, classic P-Bass sound.
  • Enjoy comfortable play with the '60 "C" shaped maple neck and vintage tall frets.
  • Nickel/Chrome hardware ensures tuning stability for recording or live performances.
  • Vintage-style brown case included, protecting your investment in Fender quality.

What's in the box:

  • Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass Guitar (3-Color Sunburst)
  • Vintage Style Brown Case (Orange Interior)
  • Fender 2 Year Limited Warranty