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As the first production model bass guitar, the Fender Precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. The Precision or P Bass evolved throughout the ‘50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic details. P Basses from after the CBS Fender buyout of 1965 (which brought more of a mass-production style of construction) are of less interest to collectors than their earlier counterparts. By the end of the decade, notable changes include a new thicker polyester finish and a F-style tuning gears. Fretless fingerboards were introduced as an option in 1970.
Years of Production: 1970 - present
Unique to this Year: New
neck and fingerboard options were introduced in the late '60s. By 1971,
fretless fingerboards were a standard option on the P Bass.
Body Style: Double cutaway solidbody
Wood Composition: Adler body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Single-coil split pickup with level pole pieces, tortoiseshell plastic pickguard, 34-inch scale length, dot inlays
Notable Precision Players: Geezer Butler, Roger Waters, John Deacon, Sting
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