Bournemouth, United Kingdom
About this listing
The real deal. No reissue required.
There’s no denying it… that unmistakable, broken-in authority you only get from decades of real use, real stages and real music. This 1974 Fender Precision Bass sits firmly in that camp, delivering the kind of tone and feel that players and collectors spend years chasing.
There’s a warmth and depth here that only old wood and time can produce. The fundamental is strong, the low end is thick without ever getting muddy and there’s a dry, woody punch that sits perfectly in a mix. It’s the classic Precision voice, familiar and reassuring, with that slightly gritty edge when you lean in. Exactly what you want from a mid 70s example.
It’s been played, as it should be. The finish shows honest wear with the sort of marks and dings you expect from a bass that’s lived a life, not sat in a case. The pickguard has developed some age related warping, adding to the character. Frets were replaced in 2025 so it plays cleanly up and down the neck with no issues, ready for another few decades of work.
No nonsense, no pretence. Just a proper vintage Precision that does its thing better than ever.
Main Features & Specs
Colour: Sunburst
Serial: 545760
Year: 1974
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: Vintage C Shape
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo - Refretted in 2025
Scale Length: 34"
Pickups: Original Split P
Bridge Type: 4 Saddle
Tuners: Original
Finish Type: Nitrocellulose
Weight: 3.94 Kg
Case: Non-Original G&G Hard Case
All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:
Brand new strings
Action
Electronic components
Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment
Hardware
Fretwork
Clean and condition inc. Fretboard
Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation
Nut
The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 14 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence. Outside the UK?Please note that shipping costs outside the UK are very approximate and can vary radically. Please contact us with your Country and Post/Zip Code for an accurate quote. Many thanks. Please also note if you are outside the UK we will not charge you tax on your purchase but you may be liable for import duty in your country.Please also note that all our stock is sold for the UK market. If you are buying from outside the UK, please check that it is suitable for use in your country before purchase.Please note we do not ship guitars outside the European Union.
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