1963 Fender Precision Bass Black Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

1963 Fender Precision Bass Black Refin Pre-CBS w/HSC

This Item Is Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Sherman Oaks

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In USA

Original 1963 Solid Alder Body Was Professionally Refinished In Custom Color Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer 

Body Shows Playwear Throughout Including Professional Light Relicing, Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Two Original Black-Bottom Pickups With Original Enamel Coated Wire (As Shown) 

Original Electronics

Potentiometers Date To 1963 (See Photos)

Original Tortoise-Shell Pickguard Shows Some Typical Shrinking (As Shown)

Original Bridge

Original Strap Buttons

Original Bridge + Pickup Cover And Knurled Flat-Top Control Knobs

Original L-Series Neckplate 

Original Maple Bolt-On Neck Dates To Nov 5th, 1963

Original Finish On Back Of Neck Shows Some Playwear (See Photos)

Original Unbound Brazilian Rosewood Veneer Fingerboard With Clay Dot Inlays

Original Frets Are Low And Show Playwear Including Some Dings And Marks, But Are In Good Playable Condition (As Shown)

Headstock Faceplate Was Professionally Refinished In Matching Black Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Including Professional Relicing Job (See Photos)

Replaced Decal

Original String Tree

Original Open-Gear 4-A-Side Tuning Machines

Weight: 8lbs 11oz

Nut Width: 1.71" (C)

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .78"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .98"

Comes As Shown With New Fender Hardshell Case And No Additional Accessories

A true pre-CBS bass with undeniable vintage Fender character, this 1963 Precision Bass delivers the unmistakable tone and feel that have made these instruments legendary. Featuring its original black-bottom pickups, original electronics, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and original hardware components, it retains the heart and soul collectors and players seek. The professionally executed black nitro refin and matching headstock refinish give it a striking custom-color aesthetic while offering an excellent opportunity to own an authentic 1963 Precision Bass.