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Full-length view of a sunburst bass with a black pickguard, cream pickups, and a maple neck, resting in its open red-lined case.
01 / 28Full-length view of a sunburst bass with a black pickguard, cream pickups, and a maple neck, resting in its open red-lined case.
Full-length view of a sunburst bass with a black pickguard, cream pickups, and visible wear on the lower body edge.
02 / 28Full-length view of a sunburst bass with a black pickguard, cream pickups, and visible wear on the lower body edge.
The sunburst bass is angled slightly, showing the body's upper half, black pickguard, cream pickups, and some finish wear.
03 / 28The sunburst bass is angled slightly, showing the body's upper half, black pickguard, cream pickups, and some finish wear.
The bass guitar's back shows a sunburst body with significant wear, a light maple neck, and four large clover-leaf tuners.
04 / 28The bass guitar's back shows a sunburst body with significant wear, a light maple neck, and four large clover-leaf tuners.
Rear view of the sunburst bass body, showing significant paint wear on the upper bout and a chrome neck plate with a serial number.
05 / 28Rear view of the sunburst bass body, showing significant paint wear on the upper bout and a chrome neck plate with a serial number.
Close-up of a maple headstock with four worn chrome clover-leaf tuners, showing light finish wear and some string oxidation.
06 / 28Close-up of a maple headstock with four worn chrome clover-leaf tuners, showing light finish wear and some string oxidation.
Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four worn, nickel-plated open-gear tuners on a light maple neck.
07 / 28Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four worn, nickel-plated open-gear tuners on a light maple neck.
Close-up of a sunburst bass guitar, showing the body, black pickguard, cream split pickup, and chrome bridge with visible wear.
08 / 28Close-up of a sunburst bass guitar, showing the body, black pickguard, cream split pickup, and chrome bridge with visible wear.
The bass body, angled from the neck, shows a sunburst finish with significant wear and chips on the lower bout, a black pickguard, and chrome hardware.
09 / 28The bass body, angled from the neck, shows a sunburst finish with significant wear and chips on the lower bout, a black pickguard, and chrome hardware.
The bass guitar's sunburst body, black pickguard, and cream split-coil pickup are angled from the lower bout, showing the chrome bridge and knobs.
10 / 28The bass guitar's sunburst body, black pickguard, and cream split-coil pickup are angled from the lower bout, showing the chrome bridge and knobs.
The sunburst bass guitar, angled from the lower left, shows its black pickguard, cream split pickup, chrome bridge, and two knurled knobs.
11 / 28The sunburst bass guitar, angled from the lower left, shows its black pickguard, cream split pickup, chrome bridge, and two knurled knobs.
Rear view of the sunburst bass body, showing significant paint wear on the upper horn and minor chips on the lower bout.
12 / 28Rear view of the sunburst bass body, showing significant paint wear on the upper horn and minor chips on the lower bout.
The back of a sunburst bass, showing a chrome neck plate, output jack, and significant finish wear near the upper horn.
13 / 28The back of a sunburst bass, showing a chrome neck plate, output jack, and significant finish wear near the upper horn.
The bass guitar's three-tone sunburst body is viewed from the back, showing significant wear and paint chips near the neck plate.
14 / 28The bass guitar's three-tone sunburst body is viewed from the back, showing significant wear and paint chips near the neck plate.
Rear view of a sunburst bass body with significant paint wear exposing wood, a chrome neck plate, and an output jack.
15 / 28Rear view of a sunburst bass body with significant paint wear exposing wood, a chrome neck plate, and an output jack.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the black pickguard, cream split pickup, and sunburst finish with minor wear.
16 / 28Close-up of the bass body, showing the black pickguard, cream split pickup, and sunburst finish with minor wear.
Close-up of the bass's chrome bridge with brass saddles, showing light wear and the sunburst finish fading to black at the bottom.
17 / 28Close-up of the bass's chrome bridge with brass saddles, showing light wear and the sunburst finish fading to black at the bottom.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the light maple neck, dark rosewood fretboard, and four silver strings.
18 / 28Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the light maple neck, dark rosewood fretboard, and four silver strings.
Close-up of the bass neck, showing the dark rosewood fretboard with round pearloid inlays and four strings over the frets.
19 / 28Close-up of the bass neck, showing the dark rosewood fretboard with round pearloid inlays and four strings over the frets.
A digital fret height gauge measures the dark rosewood fretboard with light strings and dot inlays.
20 / 28A digital fret height gauge measures the dark rosewood fretboard with light strings and dot inlays.
Digital calipers measure the bass's neck relief at 0.84, with the light maple neck and fretboard visible.
21 / 28Digital calipers measure the bass's neck relief at 0.84, with the light maple neck and fretboard visible.
A digital caliper measures the bass's string height at 0.99mm, with the output jack visible on the body.
22 / 28A digital caliper measures the bass's string height at 0.99mm, with the output jack visible on the body.
A digital scale displays "13:54 1" in lb and oz, with a dark object partially visible above it.
23 / 28A digital scale displays "13:54 1" in lb and oz, with a dark object partially visible above it.
Close-up of the bass body's sunburst finish, showing two cream-colored split-coil pickups and visible wear around the screw holes.
24 / 28Close-up of the bass body's sunburst finish, showing two cream-colored split-coil pickups and visible wear around the screw holes.
Close-up of the bass's wiring, showing two silver potentiometers, a tan capacitor, and the output jack, all soldered to a black pickguard.
25 / 28Close-up of the bass's wiring, showing two silver potentiometers, a tan capacitor, and the output jack, all soldered to a black pickguard.
Close-up of the neck pocket, showing worn wood, paint residue, and four screw holes, with a black pickguard visible below.
26 / 28Close-up of the neck pocket, showing worn wood, paint residue, and four screw holes, with a black pickguard visible below.
Close-up of the neck heel, showing a large screw, light wood grain, and faint green stamped numbers.
27 / 28Close-up of the neck heel, showing a large screw, light wood grain, and faint green stamped numbers.
The light wood neck heel shows four screw holes, a smaller hole, and a faded green circular stamp with a cross design.
28 / 28The light wood neck heel shows four screw holes, a smaller hole, and a faded green circular stamp with a cross design.

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1976 Fender Precision Bass Three-Tone Sunburst w/OHSC

$2,895.00

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Description

1976 Fender Precision Bass Three-Tone Sunburst w/OHSC

This Item Is Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Sherman Oaks

In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In USA

Solid Alder Body In Polyurethane Three-Tone Sunburst Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Two Updated DiMarzio P-Bass Pickups

Updated Electronics

Updated Leo Quan Badass Bass II Chrome Bridge

Replaced Three-Ply Black Pickguard

Knurled Flat-Top Master Volume + Tone Control

Solid Maple Neck With Unbound Rosewood Fingerboard

4-Bolt Construction

Polyurethane Neck Finish Shows Light Playwear Throughout Including Some Small Cosmetic Marks (See Photos)

Original Frets Show Wear Throughout Including Scratches, Divets And Marks, But Are In Good Playable Condition (As Shown)

Original Fender Open-Gear 4-A-Side Tuning Machines 

Weight: 13lbs 5oz

Nut Width: 1.61"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .84"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .99"

Comes As Shown With Original Hardshell Case And No Additional Accessories


A true vintage workhorse, this 1973 Fender Precision Bass delivers the unmistakable tone and feel that have made the P-Bass a studio and stage staple for decades. Featuring classic Three-Tone Sunburst styling, desirable player-friendly upgrades, and its original hardshell case, this USA-made bass is ready for years of reliable performance while retaining the character and mojo that only a well-played vintage instrument can offer.

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