In 2003, a modern fretless bass master and the proud owner of a 1971 Fretless Fender Precision Bass, was contacted … Continued
Precision Bass
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1997
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At the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, the formerly-named Puff Daddy performed his tribute to deceased rapper Notorious B.I.G., “I’ll … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1992
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Rock supergroup Mr. Big’s “To Be With You” spent three weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 10 list of … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1991
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Fender celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Precision Bass in 1991. The Custom Shop introduced three new P Bass models … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1990
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Lookout! Records issues the debut album from a seminal San Francisco punk-rock trio this year, the contents of which were … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1989
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In 1989, a fresh take on the Precision, with 22 frets (instead of the usual 20) Lace Sensor pickups, elongated … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1985
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With U.S. production greatly slowed by this crucial year, Fender offers only vintage-style Precision bass models, pieced together from already-existing … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1982
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Newly created Fender Japan plans the first Vintage series reissue instruments, including Precision Bass models from what years? Answer: 1957 … Continued
60th Anniversary P Bass Notes & Trivia: 1981
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The first and only number-one album to be written and performed by an all-female band is released in July of … Continued
Esteemed Bassists Weigh In On P Bass
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As 2011 comes to a close, so does the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Precision Bass’ birth. And to celebrate … Continued






































































