Fender Custom Shop basses are the pinnacle of American bass construction, taking the classic Fender designs, the Custom Shop meticulously craft instruments of the highest standard. This '51 P-Bass is really something special.
The Ash body is typically comfortable thanks to it's classic lightweight properties, and with a crisp Aged Black finish it looks real slick. Authentically aged, this finish will wear beautifully with time and develop its own character even further. It also allows the natural resonance of the body to sing and sustain much more effectively compared with other finishes.
The Quarter Sawn Maple neck features a 51 P-Bass Soft "U" profile, designed for precision and comfort; it's equally at home playing big low end root notes or technical work further up the neck. 20 vintage frets, and a 7.25" radius make this bass feel familiar and supremely comfortable.
Loaded with a Custom Shop '55 Handwound Precision Bass pickup, you get period correct Fender tone, theres just no mistaking that signature Fender bass thump! it really does give off the vintage vibe. Vintage 55 P-Bass machine heads and a 55 P-Bass relic bridge deliver ultimate tuning stability and intonation.
Supreme quality from top to bottom and shipped in a Fender Custom Shop hardcase. Guitars of this calibre just don't come around every day, we love it and we're pretty sure you will too!
