The Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass revives a defining era for the instrument that shaped modern music. By the start of the ‘60s, the Precision Bass had evolved into a refined, versatile workhorse, adopted by legendary players such as Roger Waters and Carol Kaye. Featuring period-accurate specifications, this reissue captures the tone, feel, and aesthetic of one of the most pivotal years in P Bass history.

Alder was the body wood of choice for many early ‘60s Precision Basses, delivering a balanced tonal foundation with warmth, clarity, and punch. The hard rock maple neck is shaped into a substantial yet comfortable 1960 "C" profile, finished with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer for an authentic vintage feel. A slab rosewood fingerboard, complete with a 7.25-inch radius and 20 vintage-tall frets, enhances playability while maintaining the era’s signature response. Clay dot inlays and reverse open-gear tuning machines further reinforce the historically accurate construction.

The heart of this model is the Pure Vintage ‘60 split-coil Precision Bass pickup, meticulously voiced to reproduce the deep, growling low end and articulate midrange that defined countless recordings. A simple master volume and tone control setup ensures intuitive sound shaping, while the Pure Vintage 4-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles delivers rock-solid intonation and sustain.

Finished in Olympic White gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass embodies an iconic year in Fender’s history. It includes a vintage-style brown case.

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• Alder Body with 1960 Precision Bass Contours
• 1960 "C"-Profile Maple Neck
• Slab Rosewood Fingerboard with Clay Dot Inlays
• 20 Vintage-Tall Frets and 7.25" Radius
• Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision Bass Pickup
• Master Volume and Tone Controls
• Pure Vintage 4-Saddle Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Includes Vintage-Style Brown Case