The American Professional Precision Bass® V draws from more than seventy years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.
The medium "C" profile neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. The new V-Mod III Precision Bass V split-coil pickup is more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and growl the P Bass® is known for, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.
The American Pro Precision Bass V delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
Features:
- Single V-Mod III Split-Coil Precision Bass V Pickup
- Modified 1963 "C" Neck Profile
- Bone Nut | 20 Narrow-Tall Frets for Familiar Playing Feel
- HiMass™ Pro Bridge for Increased Sustain
- ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
- Includes Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case
General:
- Series: American Professional
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Country of Origin: USA
Neck:
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: "Super-Natural" Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Shape: Modified 1963 "C"
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Side Dots: Black
- Number of Frets: 20
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Body:
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Precision Bass®
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Material: Alder
Hardware:
- Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass™ Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
- Strings: Fender® USA 7250-5M Nickel-Plated Steel (0.045-0.125 Gauges) | PN 0737250456
- Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
Electronics:
- Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Split-Coil Precision Bass® V
- Pickup Configuration: S
- Controls: Master Volume | Master Tone
- Switching: None
Measurements:
- Shipping Dimensions: 6.20" x 18.50" x 52.50"
- Shipping Weight: 23.85 lb
