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1978 Fender Precision Bass Modded P/J Bartolinis w/OHSC

$2,795.00

1978 Fender Precision Bass Modded P/J Bartolinis w/OHSC

This Bass Is In Good Overall Condition With Heavy Playwear Visible Throughout (See Photos)

Located At IVG Orange

Original Body And Neck Date To 1978, Both Showing Lots Of Playwear, Checking Visible On Body

Bartolini P/J Pickup Set, Routed J Pickup Is Done Well

Master Volume/Tone Knobs With Added 3-Way Selector Switch For Pickup Selection

Rosewood Fingerboard With Dot Inlays

Original Fender Hardware

Original Frets Are In Very Good Condition

Replaced Pickguard

Weighs 11lbs 1oz

Nut Width 1.61"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.88", At 12th Fret 1.01"

Comes With Original Fender Molded Hardshell Case

 

A true vintage Fender with professional player upgrades, this 1978 Fender Precision Bass combines the unmistakable feel and character of a late-'70s USA P Bass with the added versatility of a P/J Bartolini pickup configuration. Finished in its classic vintage style and complete with the Original Hardshell Case, this bass delivers the best of both worlds—collectible Fender craftsmanship and modern tonal flexibility.

The original ash body and maple neck provide the unmistakable punch, sustain, and resonance that have made late-'70s Precision Basses favorites among touring musicians for decades. Upgraded with Bartolini Precision and Jazz pickups, this bass offers everything from the classic authoritative P Bass thump to articulate bridge pickup growl and countless blended tones in between. Whether you're playing rock, funk, blues, country, jazz, or modern sessions, it delivers exceptional clarity, output, and dynamic response.

Comfortable, road-tested, and built during one of Fender's most recognizable eras, this 1978 Precision Bass is an outstanding choice for players seeking authentic vintage mojo without sacrificing versatility. The professional P/J modification makes it a perfect stage and studio instrument while retaining the unmistakable feel of a genuine vintage Fender.