Fender Vintera 50s Precision Bass Guitar, Maple FB, Dakota Red

For players yearning for the style and sound of Fender's golden era, the Vintera '50s Precision Bass is a dream come true. It's loaded with features that defined the 50s, like an accurate neck profile for a classic playing feel and a re - voiced pickup. This bass packs the punchy tone that made the P Bass famous worldwide. The single split - coil P Bass pickup has been re - voiced to deliver an authentic, original - era tone. It's seismic and punchy, making the P Bass one of the most sought - after electric basses. The 'Vintage C' shaped neck comes with a 7.25” - radius maple fingerboard and 20 vintage - style frets for a classic playing experience. A vintage - style 4 - saddle bridge with threaded saddles and vintage - style tuning machines offer original - era looks, solid performance, and stable tuning. Other highlights include an anodized aluminum pickguard, chrome hardware, and a 4 - bolt neck plate. It even comes with a deluxe gig bag. Specifications: - Body Shape: Precision Bass® - Body Colour: Dakota Red - Body Material: Ash - Body Finish: Gloss Polyester - Fretboard Material: Maple - Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm) - Scale Length: 34' (864 mm) - No. of Frets: 20 - Fretboard Inlays: White Dot - Pickups: Vintage - Style '50s Split Single - Coil Precision Bass® - Bridge: 4 - Saddle American Vintage Bass - Pickguard: 1 - Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum - Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) - Tuning Machines: American Vintage Reverse Open - Gear Bass - Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome - Case: Gig Bag

Using your Fender Vintera 50s Precision Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, take it out of the deluxe gig bag. Make sure to hold it firmly by the neck and body. Plug it into an amplifier using a suitable cable. You can adjust the tone and volume controls on the bass to get the sound you like. When it comes to tuning, use the American Vintage Reverse Open - Gear Bass tuning machines. Turn them slowly to raise or lower the pitch of each string until it's in tune. You can use a tuner app on your phone or a physical tuner for this. For playing, place your fingers on the frets on the maple fingerboard. The 20 vintage - style frets give you a great classic feel. Press down on the strings firmly to get a clear sound. As for maintenance, keep your bass clean. Use a soft cloth to wipe off any fingerprints or dust after each use. If the strings start to sound dull or feel rough, it's time to replace them. You can use the Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel strings. Also, store your bass in the gig bag when not in use to protect it from scratches and damage.