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A full-length, top-down view of a vintage maple fretless bass neck with a worn, ambered finish and visible dark fingerboard wear.
01 / 15A full-length, top-down view of a vintage maple fretless bass neck with a worn, ambered finish and visible dark fingerboard wear.
The maple neck is shown from behind, with a dark wood skunk stripe, four tuner holes, and visible wear on the headstock.
02 / 15The maple neck is shown from behind, with a dark wood skunk stripe, four tuner holes, and visible wear on the headstock.
The maple headstock, with four tuner holes and a string tree, shows significant finish checking and wear.
03 / 15The maple headstock, with four tuner holes and a string tree, shows significant finish checking and wear.
The maple headstock, angled slightly left, shows four tuner holes with many small screw holes and some finish wear.
04 / 15The maple headstock, angled slightly left, shows four tuner holes with many small screw holes and some finish wear.
Close-up of the neck heel, showing a black screw, "5 AUG72B" stamped in black, and chips in the amber finish.
05 / 15Close-up of the neck heel, showing a black screw, "5 AUG72B" stamped in black, and chips in the amber finish.
The maple neck heel, angled from the side, shows a dark truss rod channel and four screw holes.
06 / 15The maple neck heel, angled from the side, shows a dark truss rod channel and four screw holes.
Close-up of a maple headstock, angled down, showing four tuner holes and numerous small screw holes, with visible wear and dark marks.
07 / 15Close-up of a maple headstock, angled down, showing four tuner holes and numerous small screw holes, with visible wear and dark marks.
Close-up of the maple fretless neck, showing the nut and the upper part of the fingerboard with some wear and discoloration.
08 / 15Close-up of the maple fretless neck, showing the nut and the upper part of the fingerboard with some wear and discoloration.
Close-up of the maple fretless neck, showing dark lines where frets would be, and some wear along the lower edge.
09 / 15Close-up of the maple fretless neck, showing dark lines where frets would be, and some wear along the lower edge.
Close-up of the maple neck's back, showing a dark brown skunk stripe, a dark circular mark, and several small dark spots.
10 / 15Close-up of the maple neck's back, showing a dark brown skunk stripe, a dark circular mark, and several small dark spots.
Close-up of the maple neck's back, showing a dark wood skunk stripe with a small chip, and light wear on the glossy finish.
11 / 15Close-up of the maple neck's back, showing a dark wood skunk stripe with a small chip, and light wear on the glossy finish.
The maple fretless neck is measured by a digital caliper showing "1.60" on its display, with visible wear on the neck's finish.
12 / 15The maple fretless neck is measured by a digital caliper showing "1.60" on its display, with visible wear on the neck's finish.
A digital caliper measures the maple neck, displaying "0.86" on its screen, with light wear visible on the neck's finish.
13 / 15A digital caliper measures the maple neck, displaying "0.86" on its screen, with light wear visible on the neck's finish.
A digital caliper measures the maple neck's thickness at 0.98, showing the light-colored wood and side dot markers.
14 / 15A digital caliper measures the maple neck's thickness at 0.98, showing the light-colored wood and side dot markers.
The maple neck rests on a digital scale displaying "1 lb 9.4 oz", with the scale's screen showing cracks.
15 / 15The maple neck rests on a digital scale displaying "1 lb 9.4 oz", with the scale's screen showing cracks.

Fender

1972 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Neck Maple

$1,495.00

Available

  • Year1972
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSherman Oaks

Specifications

Instrument

Year
1972
Model
Fender Precision Bass Fretless Neck Maple
Condition
Very Good
Originality
original-finish
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.6
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.98
Weight
1lbs 9oz

Hardware & electronics

Tuners
Shows Additional Tuner Holes On Back (See Photos)

Description

1972 Fender Precision Bass Fretless Neck Maple

Original Finish Shows Moderate Playwear Throughout Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Scratches And String Marks (As Shown)

Dated August 5th, 1972 (See Photos)

Stamped "X. Armenta"

Original Nut Slots Are Low, But In Playable Condition (As Shown)

Nut Width: 1.60" (B)

Neck Depth At Nut: .86"

Comes As Shown With No Additional Accessories

The 1972 Fender Precision Bass fretless neck is a rare chance to add vintage character and smooth, expressive playability to your instrument. Known for its warm tonal response and iconic early-’70s craftsmanship, this neck delivers the effortless glide and singing sustain that fretless players love. Whether you’re restoring a period-correct P-Bass or upgrading your current build, this classic Fender component offers timeless feel, historic vibe, and reliable performance.