Fender American Professional II Precision Bass in Dark Night.

Description

Sleeker, refined and simply better than ever the American Professional II Precision bass line-up is another leap forward for Fender, introducing all new features such as rolled edge fretboards, a Super Natural neck finish and an improved V-Mod II pickup.

You simply can’t go wrong with a P bass! The Precision iscapable ofall styles and soundswhile never lookingout of place in any scene.This American Pro II model captures the exquisite heritage of its predecessors to a tee.

Supreme construction

Its a case of little changes coming together to make a big difference here. The Precision is made of a sturdy alder body with an all-new redesign for the bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, enhanced by the precise 1963 C neck shape and classy rolled fretboard edges. They’re supreme additions, making transition up and down the neck that bit smoother.

Things only get better with the Super Natural satin neck finish, doing its part to keep your fretting hand moving freely without stickingas you might find witha gloss layer.

Hardware

Precision bass hardware is some of the most resilient around, and that can be said of the American Pro II. It’s equipped with Fender’s advancedHiMass Vintage bridge, ensuring even vibration distribution for precise body feedback while playing and unwavering tuning stability, working in tandem with the real bone nut and lightweight vintage-style tuning keys.

Sound

The original V-Mod pickupssounded fantastic. But Fender have yet again raised them a level to pack in more articulation than ever before. The V-Mod II split-coil designed specifically for the Precisionisan absolutebeast of a pickup, throwingits powerful low-to-mid frequency weight about with ease. This is a bass you can tell is doing the heavy lifting in a mix.

Specifications

Body

Series: American Professional II
Country Of Origin: US
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Precision Bass

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Super-Natural Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: “1963 C”
Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Frets Size: Narrow Tall
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.625″ (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot

Electronics

Middle Pickup: V-Mod II Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: None
Pickup Configuration: S

Hardware

Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMassVintage (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top