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Full-length view of a red bass with a white pickguard, gold hardware, and a maple neck, resting in an open black hard case.
01 / 19Full-length view of a red bass with a white pickguard, gold hardware, and a maple neck, resting in an open black hard case.
A full front view of a candy apple red bass with a white pickguard, maple neck, gold hardware, and heavy wear on the lower bout.
02 / 19A full front view of a candy apple red bass with a white pickguard, maple neck, gold hardware, and heavy wear on the lower bout.
Full rear view of the red bass, showing the maple neck, gold tuners, and significant paint chipping along the bottom edge.
03 / 19Full rear view of the red bass, showing the maple neck, gold tuners, and significant paint chipping along the bottom edge.
The back of a candy apple red bass shows a maple neck, a worn gold neck plate, a white control cover, and many paint chips.
04 / 19The back of a candy apple red bass shows a maple neck, a worn gold neck plate, a white control cover, and many paint chips.
The bass headstock, in worn candy apple red with gold tuners and string tree, shows significant finish chipping around the edges.
05 / 19The bass headstock, in worn candy apple red with gold tuners and string tree, shows significant finish chipping around the edges.
The bass headstock, angled slightly, features four gold-plated cloverleaf tuners on a light wood finish, showing minor wear.
06 / 19The bass headstock, angled slightly, features four gold-plated cloverleaf tuners on a light wood finish, showing minor wear.
Candy Apple Red bass, angled from the neck to the lower bout, showing heavy wear on the lower edge and gold hardware.
07 / 19Candy Apple Red bass, angled from the neck to the lower bout, showing heavy wear on the lower edge and gold hardware.
Candy Apple Red bass, angled from the neck to the lower bout, showing a white pickguard, gold hardware, and heavy finish wear.
08 / 19Candy Apple Red bass, angled from the neck to the lower bout, showing a white pickguard, gold hardware, and heavy finish wear.
The candy apple red bass body, with a white pickguard and gold hardware, shows significant paint chipping and wear.
09 / 19The candy apple red bass body, with a white pickguard and gold hardware, shows significant paint chipping and wear.
Angled view of a candy apple red bass with a white pickguard, gold hardware, and significant paint chipping along the body edges.
10 / 19Angled view of a candy apple red bass with a white pickguard, gold hardware, and significant paint chipping along the body edges.
The back of the candy apple red bass shows significant paint chipping along the edges and a white rectangular control plate.
11 / 19The back of the candy apple red bass shows significant paint chipping along the edges and a white rectangular control plate.
Rear view of the candy apple red bass body, showing a white control plate, a gold neck plate, and significant paint chipping.
12 / 19Rear view of the candy apple red bass body, showing a white control plate, a gold neck plate, and significant paint chipping.
The bass's candy apple red body, viewed from the back, shows significant finish wear and chips, revealing a lighter undercoat.
13 / 19The bass's candy apple red body, viewed from the back, shows significant finish wear and chips, revealing a lighter undercoat.
The back of the candy apple red bass body shows significant paint chipping along the bottom edge, with a white control plate and gold neck plate.
14 / 19The back of the candy apple red bass body shows significant paint chipping along the bottom edge, with a white control plate and gold neck plate.
The bass neck, angled from the headstock, shows a light wood finish, dark fretboard, and gold tuners with red string wraps.
15 / 19The bass neck, angled from the headstock, shows a light wood finish, dark fretboard, and gold tuners with red string wraps.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the maple fretboard with dot inlays and a small chip near the body.
16 / 19Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the maple fretboard with dot inlays and a small chip near the body.
Close-up of the maple fretboard with black dot inlays and four strings, showing some light wear and a glossy finish.
17 / 19Close-up of the maple fretboard with black dot inlays and four strings, showing some light wear and a glossy finish.
Upper body of a Candy Apple Red bass, showing a white pickguard, gold hardware, and heavy finish wear on the lower bout.
18 / 19Upper body of a Candy Apple Red bass, showing a white pickguard, gold hardware, and heavy finish wear on the lower bout.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the candy apple red finish with many chips, white pickguard, gold hardware, and three gold control knobs.
19 / 19Close-up of the bass body, showing the candy apple red finish with many chips, white pickguard, gold hardware, and three gold control knobs.

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1980 Fender Precision Special Bass Candy Apple Red Active EQ w/OHSC

$2,495.00

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Description

1980 Fender Precision Special Bass Candy Apple Red Active EQ w/OHSC

This Bass Is In Good Condition With Play Wear Visible In The Original Lacquer Finish Throughout, Dings, Scratches And Armwear (See Photos)

Located At IVG Burbank

Alder Body With Maple Neck And Fretboard

C Shaped Neck, Measuring .890” 1st Fret, .940” 12th Fret

7 1/4” Fretboard Radius

Medium Jumbo Frets In Very Good Condition

1 5/8” Nut Width

Gold-Plated Clover Tuners

Split-Coil Single Coil Pickups

CTS Pots date To 1980

Volume, Treble/Bass EQ (Center-Detent), Active On/Off Mini-Toggle

Brassmaster Top-Loader Bridge With Barrel Saddles, Dome-Top Gold Knurled Knobs

Three-Ply White Pickguard

Weighs 10lbs 11oz

Comes With Original Fender Hardshell Case

 

1980 Fender Precision Special Bass – Candy Apple Red, Active EQ, Vintage USA

This rare 1980 Fender Precision Special Bass in stunning Candy Apple Red is a standout piece from Fender’s first-ever active bass series. Featuring an active EQ for expanded tonal versatility, classic P-Bass punch, and a comfortable maple neck, it’s perfect for players who want vintage vibe with extra tonal power. Made in the USA and finished in an eye-catching custom color — a true collector’s gem that’s stage- and studio-ready.

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