Fender American Professional Classic Precision Bass®
The perfect blend of vintage character and modern performance, the American Professional Classic Precision Bass® captures the unmistakable spirit of Fender’s golden-era instruments while delivering the reliability and playability demanded by today’s musicians. Designed for players who want timeless tone with contemporary refinement, this professional-grade bass feels equally at home in the studio or on stage.
At its core is a vintage-inspired Coastline™ ’60 split-coil Precision Bass® pickup, producing the deep low end, punchy midrange and articulate clarity that made the Precision Bass a recording and live-performance standard. The sleek Modern “C”-shaped neck offers effortless comfort and smooth playability, complemented by a 9.5" radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets for modern precision without sacrificing classic feel.
Vintage-style hardware and iconic Fender ‘lollipop’ tuners provide authentic aesthetics alongside dependable tuning stability. Finished in custom-faded vintage and signature Fender® colours, this instrument delivers classic looks to match its legendary sound.
From studio sessions to live performances, the American Professional Classic Precision Bass® carries forward the soul of a golden-era Fender® — evolved for the modern player.
Features
- Alder body for balanced tone and resonance
- Coastline™ ’60 split-coil Precision Bass® pickup
- Modern “C”-shaped neck profile
- 9.5" radius fingerboard with medium jumbo frets
- Vintage-style hardware
- Fender ‘lollipop’ tuning machines
- Greasebucket™ Tone System for clear highs without added bass
- Includes gig bag
ALDER BODY
A classic Fender® tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity. Alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.
FADED CLASSIC AND SIGNATURE FENDER® FINISHES
Each instrument is available in signature Fender colors and faded classic finishes that recreate the well-loved patina of vintage basses.
COASTLINE™ ’60 SPLIT-COIL PRECISION BASS® PICKUP
Based on Fender’s Pure Vintage designs, the Coastline ’60 split-coil Precision Bass® pickup is slightly overwound to deliver enhanced Fender warmth, focus and punch
MODERN "C"-SHAPED NECK WITH 9.5" RADIUS FINGERBOARD AND MEDIUM JUMBO
The Modern "C"-shaped neck delivers a comfortable playing experience with its smooth, ergonomic profile. The 9.5”-radius fingerboard with medium jumbo frets provides fast fretting and easy playability.
VINTAGE STYLE HARDWARE
Pure in form and function, the vintage-style 4-barrel steel saddle bridge provides classic playability and feel, complemented by period-correct "lollipop" tuners for authentic style and reliable tuning stability.
GREASEBUCKET™ TONE SYSTEM
The uniquely engineered Greasebucket™ Tone System shapes high frequencies without muddying the low end or compromising your fundamental tone, preserving the bass's carefully crafted voice. Unlike traditional tone controls, this sophisticated circuit maintains punch and definition even when rolled back.
American Professional Classic
Right-Hand
Faded Lake Placid Blue
US
Neck
Maple
Satin Urethane
Modern "C"
9.5" (241 mm)
Maple
White Dot
20
Standard
3/16" Hex Adjustment
Synthetic Bone
1.625" (41.3 mm)
Synthetic Bone
Medium Jumbo
34" (864 mm)
Body
Alder
Gloss Urethane
Precision Bass®
Solid Body
Alder
Hardware
4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Steel Saddles
4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Black
Knurled Flat-Top
Nickel/Chrome
Vintage-Style "Lollipop" (Non Reverse)
Vintage-Style Disc
Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
4-Bolt
Vintage-Style
Electronics
Coastline® '60 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass®
S
Master Volume, Master Tone
None
