Up for sale, a 1977 Fender Precision bass in excellent condition, outfitted with an early EMG pickup and Leo Quan Badass Bass II bridge. Tonewoods include an ash body and a maple neck capped with a rosewood fretboard. Weighing 10lbs 14oz, the bass has plenty of sustain, punch and power. The EMG P Set pickup is an early example featuring distinctive molded covers and a brass baseplate, running at 9V. From rich grind and growl to thick low end, this pickup delivers the goods. This Precision Bass has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Substantial C, measuring .885” 1st fret, .999” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Medium jumbo, light wear beneath the A and D strings on frets 1-7
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 5/8”, bone
-Tuners: “Fender”-engraved, clover button
-Serialization: S7-prefix, small block logo on peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: EMG P Set
-Harness: Replacement CTS pots date to 1980, small route in harness cavity
-Hardware: Leo Quad Badass II bridge, original flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: One-ply black pickguard, molded EMG pickup covers (replacement)
The original gloss Natural finish exhibits light buckle rash central to the back, scuffing along the pick path, and a number of minor nicks on the body as a whole, mostly concentrated along the lower bout perimeter. The neck profile retains its smooth gloss.
A form-fit faux leather gigbag is included.