| Condition | Excellent (Used) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Precision Bass |
| Finish | Black |
| Categories | 4-String |
| Year | 1978 |
| Made In | United States |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Pickup System | Passive |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Body Material | ASH |
| Pickup Configuration | Split-Coil |
| Number of Strings | 4-String |
1978 Fender Precision Bass in Black finish With Original Hard Case – Rare Birdseye Maple Neck
$5,950.00
Spectacular condition for this 1978 Fender Precision Bass in black finish. Barely a mark and a superb figures maple neck , with the original case in great nick too.
Frets like new, wiring untouched and bridge cover still on with the original foam mute still inside.
Matching serial underneath the pickguard.
I have never seen such an amazing bit of timber on a late 70s Fender Neck.
The Bass weight is also great sitting at 4.3kg.
Great collector piece and amazing player
Trades always welcome
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