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Full view of a red bass guitar with a maple neck, pearloid pickguard, and chrome hardware, resting in its open black hard case.
01 / 23Full view of a red bass guitar with a maple neck, pearloid pickguard, and chrome hardware, resting in its open black hard case.
Full front view of a glossy red bass with a pearloid pickguard, maple neck, black split-coil pickup, and two chrome control knobs.
02 / 23Full front view of a glossy red bass with a pearloid pickguard, maple neck, black split-coil pickup, and two chrome control knobs.
The bass is shown from the back, standing upright in its open, black-lined hard case, revealing a bright red body and light wood neck.
03 / 23The bass is shown from the back, standing upright in its open, black-lined hard case, revealing a bright red body and light wood neck.
Rear view of a glossy red bass guitar body with a light wood neck and a silver neck plate, in a black case.
04 / 23Rear view of a glossy red bass guitar body with a light wood neck and a silver neck plate, in a black case.
Full-body view of a glossy red bass with a pearloid pickguard, maple neck, and chrome hardware, standing in front of its black hard case.
05 / 23Full-body view of a glossy red bass with a pearloid pickguard, maple neck, and chrome hardware, standing in front of its black hard case.
Close-up of the bass headstock, angled slightly left, showing the worn maple finish, four chrome tuners, and string tree.
06 / 23Close-up of the bass headstock, angled slightly left, showing the worn maple finish, four chrome tuners, and string tree.
Close-up of the bass guitar's maple fretboard, showing four strings, metal frets, black dot inlays, and some finish wear along the edge.
07 / 23Close-up of the bass guitar's maple fretboard, showing four strings, metal frets, black dot inlays, and some finish wear along the edge.
Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four chrome tuners on a light wood finish with some visible wear.
08 / 23Close-up of the bass headstock from behind, showing four chrome tuners on a light wood finish with some visible wear.
The bass neck's light wood finish shows a dark central stripe and a worn, chipped finish along the edges and center.
09 / 23The bass neck's light wood finish shows a dark central stripe and a worn, chipped finish along the edges and center.
The bass's glossy maple neck and dark skunk stripe are visible from the back, with a small part of the red body on the right.
10 / 23The bass's glossy maple neck and dark skunk stripe are visible from the back, with a small part of the red body on the right.
Close-up of the bass's natural wood neck heel, showing a worn paper label with numbers and text, and four screw holes.
11 / 23Close-up of the bass's natural wood neck heel, showing a worn paper label with numbers and text, and four screw holes.
Overhead view of the red bass body with the white pickguard removed, showing the pickups, wiring, and bridge.
12 / 23Overhead view of the red bass body with the white pickguard removed, showing the pickups, wiring, and bridge.
Close-up of the bass's red body cavity, showing a faded sticker with "12 04 80" and visible wear and dust.
13 / 23Close-up of the bass's red body cavity, showing a faded sticker with "12 04 80" and visible wear and dust.
Close-up of the Moroccan Red body's neck pocket, showing a "Fender Serial Number" sticker and an orange circular sticker.
14 / 23Close-up of the Moroccan Red body's neck pocket, showing a "Fender Serial Number" sticker and an orange circular sticker.
Close-up of the glossy red bass body, showing the pearloid pickguard, split pickup, chrome bridge, and strap button.
15 / 23Close-up of the glossy red bass body, showing the pearloid pickguard, split pickup, chrome bridge, and strap button.
Close-up of the bass body in glossy Moroccan Red, showing the maple fretboard, pearloid pickguard, and strap button.
16 / 23Close-up of the bass body in glossy Moroccan Red, showing the maple fretboard, pearloid pickguard, and strap button.
Close-up of the bass's lower body, showing the glossy red finish, pearloid pickguard, and maple neck with fretboard wear.
17 / 23Close-up of the bass's lower body, showing the glossy red finish, pearloid pickguard, and maple neck with fretboard wear.
Close-up of the bass's lower body, showing the glossy red finish, pearloid pickguard, chrome bridge, and two knurled black control knobs.
18 / 23Close-up of the bass's lower body, showing the glossy red finish, pearloid pickguard, chrome bridge, and two knurled black control knobs.
Close-up of a red bass guitar body with a pearloid pickguard, split pickup, and maple fretboard with black dot inlays.
19 / 23Close-up of a red bass guitar body with a pearloid pickguard, split pickup, and maple fretboard with black dot inlays.
The bass's glossy red body is angled from the upper left, showing the lower bout and strap button, with minor scuffs on the finish.
20 / 23The bass's glossy red body is angled from the upper left, showing the lower bout and strap button, with minor scuffs on the finish.
The bass's glossy red body and light wood neck meet at a four-bolt chrome neck plate, with minor wear visible on the body.
21 / 23The bass's glossy red body and light wood neck meet at a four-bolt chrome neck plate, with minor wear visible on the body.
The bass guitar's glossy red body, with a chrome strap button, meets a light wood neck with a dark stripe and a silver neck plate.
22 / 23The bass guitar's glossy red body, with a chrome strap button, meets a light wood neck with a dark stripe and a silver neck plate.
Close-up of the bass's glossy red body from the lower bout, showing a chrome strap button and the neck plate with some light wear.
23 / 23Close-up of the bass's glossy red body from the lower bout, showing a chrome strap button and the neck plate with some light wear.

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1979 Fender International Series Precision Bass Moroccan Red w/OHSC

$1,995.00

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  • Year1979
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1979
Model
Fender International Series Precision Bass Moroccan Red
Finish
Red
Condition
Good
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.61
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.81
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.91
Weight
11lbs

Construction

Frets
Original Frets Show Wear - Playability Is Just Fine

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Pickup And Electronics
Tuners
Original Tuning Machines

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1979 Fender International Series Precision Bass 

Player Grade Condition - Finish Overspray - Please See All Photos 

In Good Overall Condition - Small Nicks And Scratches - Please See All Photos 

Original Moroccan Red Finish Remains in the Neck Pocket And Most Of The Cavities - You Can See The Factory Stickers Remain

Replacement Pickguard 

Neck Depth: .81" At The 1st Fret - .91" At The 12th Fret 

Comes With The Original Fender Hardshell Case Shown In Photos 

The 1979 Fender International Series Precision Bass in Moroccan Red is a rare and collectible late-’70s Fender bass featuring one of the brand’s most distinctive finishes. Built during the era of Fender’s renowned American production, this Precision Bass delivers the legendary split-coil tone, powerful low end, and unmistakable punch that defined generations of players. With its bold color, classic styling, and vintage Fender feel, the International Series Precision Bass is a standout instrument for collectors and working musicians alike.

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