In 1963, the Precision Bass had firmly established itself as an iconic instrument in the world of popular music. It had become a staple for top musicians both on stage and in the studio. Despite the introduction of Fender’s Jazz Bass in 1960, the Precision Bass remained unrivaled and underwent few changes throughout the early 1960s. The Custom Shop ’63 Precision Bass pays homage to this timeless classic with its meticulously crafted design.
This precision instrument features a two-piece select alder body, carefully finished with a Heavy Relic lacquer for an authentic regularly-played vintage look. The quartersawn maple neck boasts a 60s-style oval C profile, offering a comfortable and familiar playing experience. The round-lam AAA 9MM rosewood fingerboard with a 7.25″ radius and 20 medium jumbo frets further enhances the playability and versatility of this bass.
The heart of the Custom Shop ’63 Precision Bass lies in its hand-wound ’62 Precision Bass pickup, meticulously wound to match vintage specifications. This pickup delivers the unmistakable low-end thump that has become synonymous with vintage P-Bass tones. The vintage wiring, along with the master volume and tone controls, allows for precise control over the instrument’s sound.
Additional features of this exceptional bass include a tortoise-shell pickguard, a four-saddle vintage-style bridge, vintage-style tuning machines, a bone nut, and a disc string tree. The Custom Shop ’63 Precision Bass comes complete with a deluxe hardshell black case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity, ensuring its authenticity and providing ultimate protection for your prized instrument.
Specifications
Product Code: 9236081175
Body and Bridge
Material: 2pc Alder
Shape: ’59 Precision Bass
Colour: Faded Aged 3-Color Sunburst
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bridge: Standard P/J Bass
Neck and Fingerboard
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: ’60s P-Bass Oval C
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminate AAA 9MM Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo 6150
Inlays: Vintage Clay
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.75″
Hardware and Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound ’62 Precision Bass Relic
Pickup Configuration: H
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Relic
Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
Tuners: Vintage
Pickguard: PGA ’64 P-Bass Tortoiseshell Relic
String Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .105
Case: FCS Precision Bass Black
