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A sunburst fretless bass with a tortoiseshell pickguard rests in an open black hard case with a bright orange plush interior, showing body wear.
01 / 31A sunburst fretless bass with a tortoiseshell pickguard rests in an open black hard case with a bright orange plush interior, showing body wear.
Close-up of a sunburst fretless bass, showing the body, dark tortoiseshell pickguard, split pickup, bridge, and control knobs.
02 / 31Close-up of a sunburst fretless bass, showing the body, dark tortoiseshell pickguard, split pickup, bridge, and control knobs.
The sunburst bass is shown from the back, resting in its open, orange-lined hard case, revealing the maple neck and headstock.
03 / 31The sunburst bass is shown from the back, resting in its open, orange-lined hard case, revealing the maple neck and headstock.
The back of a sunburst bass, showing the neck plate with a serial number and some finish wear on the body edges.
04 / 31The back of a sunburst bass, showing the neck plate with a serial number and some finish wear on the body edges.
Close-up of the bass headstock, angled right, showing the worn maple finish, four clover-leaf tuners, and string tree.
05 / 31Close-up of the bass headstock, angled right, showing the worn maple finish, four clover-leaf tuners, and string tree.
Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four aged nickel-plated tuners with clover-leaf keys on a light maple neck.
06 / 31Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four aged nickel-plated tuners with clover-leaf keys on a light maple neck.
Close-up of a sunburst bass body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing the bridge, pickup, two knurled chrome knobs, and wear.
07 / 31Close-up of a sunburst bass body with a tortoiseshell pickguard, showing the bridge, pickup, two knurled chrome knobs, and wear.
Close-up of a sunburst fretless bass, showing the dark brown fretboard, tortoiseshell pickguard, and some finish wear on the body.
08 / 31Close-up of a sunburst fretless bass, showing the dark brown fretboard, tortoiseshell pickguard, and some finish wear on the body.
The sunburst bass body shows heavy wear on the lower horn, with a dark fretless fingerboard and tortoiseshell pickguard.
09 / 31The sunburst bass body shows heavy wear on the lower horn, with a dark fretless fingerboard and tortoiseshell pickguard.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing a large area of chipped paint on the lower bout and a chrome bridge with colored string ends.
10 / 31Close-up of the sunburst body, showing a large area of chipped paint on the lower bout and a chrome bridge with colored string ends.
Close-up of the bass body's lower bout, showing the sunburst finish with significant wear, chips, and checking along the dark edge.
11 / 31Close-up of the bass body's lower bout, showing the sunburst finish with significant wear, chips, and checking along the dark edge.
Close-up of the sunburst body's lower horn and neck joint, showing paint chips, a chrome neck plate, and a strap button.
12 / 31Close-up of the sunburst body's lower horn and neck joint, showing paint chips, a chrome neck plate, and a strap button.
Close-up of the bass's sunburst body from the back, showing a chrome neck plate, strap button, and significant wear and chips in the finish.
13 / 31Close-up of the bass's sunburst body from the back, showing a chrome neck plate, strap button, and significant wear and chips in the finish.
The lower bout of a sunburst bass body, showing a strap button, finish wear, and some checking along the black edge.
14 / 31The lower bout of a sunburst bass body, showing a strap button, finish wear, and some checking along the black edge.
Close-up of the sunburst bass body's lower bout, showing the strap button and several chips in the dark finish along the edge.
15 / 31Close-up of the sunburst bass body's lower bout, showing the strap button and several chips in the dark finish along the edge.
A digital caliper measures the fretless rosewood fingerboard, displaying 1.62, with the bass neck angled from the upper left.
16 / 31A digital caliper measures the fretless rosewood fingerboard, displaying 1.62, with the bass neck angled from the upper left.
A digital caliper measures the fretless neck of the sunburst bass, showing a reading of 0.85.
17 / 31A digital caliper measures the fretless neck of the sunburst bass, showing a reading of 0.85.
A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretless fingerboard, showing a reading of 1.00.
18 / 31A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretless fingerboard, showing a reading of 1.00.
A close-up of a digital scale displaying "8:12.3" in blue, with the bass's sunburst body partially visible at the top.
19 / 31A close-up of a digital scale displaying "8:12.3" in blue, with the bass's sunburst body partially visible at the top.
Close-up of the neck heel, showing a Phillips head screw, green stamped numbers, and black paint wear on the light wood.
20 / 31Close-up of the neck heel, showing a Phillips head screw, green stamped numbers, and black paint wear on the light wood.
Close-up of the neck pocket, showing exposed wood, screw holes, and a green "48" stamp, with a sunburst body and tortoiseshell pickguard.
21 / 31Close-up of the neck pocket, showing exposed wood, screw holes, and a green "48" stamp, with a sunburst body and tortoiseshell pickguard.
Close-up of the sunburst body with two black split-coil pickups, showing wear around the edges and screw holes for the removed pickguard.
22 / 31Close-up of the sunburst body with two black split-coil pickups, showing wear around the edges and screw holes for the removed pickguard.
Close-up of the bass's internal wiring, showing two grey potentiometers, a brown capacitor, and various black, white, and yellow wires.
23 / 31Close-up of the bass's internal wiring, showing two grey potentiometers, a brown capacitor, and various black, white, and yellow wires.
Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible solder joints and wiring, showing some corrosion and grime.
24 / 31Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible solder joints and wiring, showing some corrosion and grime.
Close-up of the bass's output jack, showing the brown plastic insulator, metal contacts, and a black wire soldered to one terminal.
25 / 31Close-up of the bass's output jack, showing the brown plastic insulator, metal contacts, and a black wire soldered to one terminal.
Close-up of a dirty, corroded silver potentiometer with a black wire soldered to it, surrounded by other wiring and a cream pickguard.
26 / 31Close-up of a dirty, corroded silver potentiometer with a black wire soldered to it, surrounded by other wiring and a cream pickguard.
Close-up of the bass's internal electronics, showing a worn potentiometer with solder joints and a brown capacitor.
27 / 31Close-up of the bass's internal electronics, showing a worn potentiometer with solder joints and a brown capacitor.
Close-up of the sunburst body's control cavity, showing rough wood, wiring, and two screw holes.
28 / 31Close-up of the sunburst body's control cavity, showing rough wood, wiring, and two screw holes.
Close-up of the bass pickup, showing the black plastic casing, exposed metal plate, and a white wire with visible solder.
29 / 31Close-up of the bass pickup, showing the black plastic casing, exposed metal plate, and a white wire with visible solder.
Close-up of the bass's split pickup in its cavity, showing wax potting, corroded wiring, and a worn gold-painted shielding plate.
30 / 31Close-up of the bass's split pickup in its cavity, showing wax potting, corroded wiring, and a worn gold-painted shielding plate.
Close-up of the split-coil pickup, showing its black plastic covers, exposed wiring, and the worn, discolored wood of the body cavity.
31 / 31Close-up of the split-coil pickup, showing its black plastic covers, exposed wiring, and the worn, discolored wood of the body cavity.

Fender

1970 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Sunburst w/OHSC

$5,895.00

Available

  • Year1970
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1970
Model
Fender Precision Bass Fretless Sunburst
Finish
Sunburst
Condition
Very Good
Originality
all-original
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.62
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.85
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1
Weight
8lbs 12oz

Construction

Body
Alder
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Indian Rosewood

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Grey Bottom P-Bass Pickups
Tuners
Original Nut And Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1970 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Sunburst w/OHSC

All Original Example

Original Alder Body In Sunburst Finish Shows Slight Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings And Scratches (See Photos)

Original Electronics Show Signs Of New Solder Joints

Original Tortoise Shell Guard

Original Fretless Maple Neck With Indian Rosewood Fretboard Showing Minimal Playwear (As Shown)

If you're looking to add something truly distinctive to your collection or stage setup, the 1970 Fender Precision Bass Fretless is a standout choice. Combining the legendary feel and reliability of a vintage P-Bass with the expressive capabilities of a fretless fingerboard, this instrument delivers a warm, smooth tone that fretted basses simply can’t replicate. Whether you're a seasoned player exploring new textures or a collector drawn to rare vintage gear, this bass offers both musical versatility and historical value. Its classic construction and aged character give it a unique voice—subtle, soulful, and full of personality. This isn't just a bass—it's an opportunity to play with more nuance, more emotion, and more connection to your sound.

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