1963 Fender Precision Bass Refin

Please note we have additional photos of internals, electronics etc., taken by our technician upon incoming inspection/setup. Message us for a link to view these images!

SPECS

Weight: 8.7 lbs

Case: Hardshell Case

Year: 1963

Condition: Very good with a bit of wear/dings/scratching throughout.  Pick guard is cracked as well.

Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Has been refretted in the past, with leaning a little on the lower height side, however there is life left and has no impact on the playability of the bass. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium/low action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. Fantastic feeling/sounding instrument with a long life ahead of it.

This vintage Fender bass has been refinished 2 times. 

• Original Neck date markings present, however no visible date in neck pocket. 
• Original Fender Pickups (black bobbins with original winds)
• Original pickup routes, electronic routes, neck router hump, and lazy pin holes match the body year/era appropriately.
• Original Clay Fret Marker Dots
• Original Kluson Reverse Clover Tuners 
  
• Original Frets
• Original Bridge
• Original Pickup/Bridge Ashtray Cover
• Non-Original CTS Pots (dated 1974 and 1976).
  
• Small full neck pocket shim required to address neck angle. 
• Cracked/split Pickguard is currently stabilized with double sided tape to the metal shielding plate. 
• Non-Original Hardshell Case

Even though the body has been refinished twice (the most recent refinish covering any possible cavity date markings), the structural details line up with what we expect from a mid 1963 model.

We are happy to provide additional detailed photos of routes, pin holes, neck heel, and electronics upon request.

Neck Profile: Wide C

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0. 85" / 12th: 1.05"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1.715"

Scale Length: 34"

Electronics Layout: Volume x1, Tone x1. 

Pickups: Original Fender Precision Bass Pickups (Black Bobbin with original winds)

String Gauge: 45 - 105 Flatwounds. 

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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