The Fender Player Precision Bass brings you the classic Fender Precision profile and sound that's graced countless of records in the decades since it was introduced. 4 strings, 1 pickup, 2 knobs - simple, perfect, ready to rock.
As part of the Player Series. the Fender Player Precision Bass gives you a real Fender with that classic look and tone, delivered at an outstanding price.
The Precision Bass is the classic workhorse, jack-of-all-trades bass, and lends itself to any genre from country, pop and punk all the way to funk, hard rock and metal.
Why Should I Choose a Fender Player Precision Bass Guitar?
Classic, time served sound
High quality components and build quality
Real Fender sound and looks without breaking the bank
Player Series plays great, sound great, at a great price
Frequently Asked Questions about Fender Player Precision Bass
Question: What kind of wood is Pau Ferro?
Pau Ferro is a hard tonewood used in fingerboards. Otherwise known as 'Bolivian Rosewood', Pau Ferro is very similar to Rosewood and is now used in its place by many guitar manufacturers since Rosewood became a protected species as part of CITES.
Fender have actually used Pau Ferro for a while. The fingerboard on the Steve Ray Vaughan signature Strat has always been made from Pau Ferro, for example.
Question: What is the Fender Player Precision Bass series?
The Fender Player Precision Bass series is Fender's incarnation of the venerable, time tested Precision bass in their high quality, great value Fender Player range.
Question: Where are Fender Player Precision Basses made?
At Fender's factory in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
Question: Is the split coil pickup in the Player Precision bass a humbucker?
Yes it is! Although it doesn't resemble a typical humbucking pickup, the Fender Player split coil bass does work in the same way as a humbucker so you will get a thick, powerful sound with very little background hum.
Question: Can you play metal on a Fender Player Precision Bass guitar?
Yes, absolutely. The Player Precision bass sounds great with a responsive overdriven tone and heavy attack, perfect for metal.
