Up for sale, a 2001 Fender Precision Bass ‘57 vintage reissue model PB57-53 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original gigbag and hangtags. Hailing from the "Crafted in Japan" era of production, this Precision Bass was designed for the Japanese domestic market, 100% original with the exception of a three-ply black pickguard.

Strung with fresh 45-105 roundwound strings, the bass has plenty of detailed growl and broad thump, particularly thick with the Tone knob rolled back to taste. This PB57-53 weighs 8lbs 3oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with easy-playing action and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, measuring .845” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm)
-Tuners: Clover button
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan,” P-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: PB Vintage split-coil
-Controls: Volume, Tone
-Hardware: Bridge with steel barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard (replacement)

There are just a few minor dings and light finish scratches on the body as a whole, largely relegated to the back. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original gigbag is included, along with the serialized hangtag (dated 2001-9-2) and Fender Japan owner's manual.