{"product_id":"1963-fender-precision-bass-refin","title":"1963 Fender Precision Bass Refin","description":"\u003cp\u003e1963 Fender Precision Bass Refin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease 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!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8.7 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Hardshell Case \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1963 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very good with a bit of wear\/dings\/scratching throughout.  Pick guard is cracked as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/span\u003eBass, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage Fender bass has been refinished 2 times. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Neck date markings present, however no visible date in neck pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal Fender Pickups (black bobbins with original winds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOriginal pickup routes, electronic routes, neck router hump, and lazy pin holes match the body year\/era appropriately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Clay Fret Marker Dots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Kluson Reverse Clover Tuners \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Pickup\/Bridge Ashtray Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNon-Original CTS Pots (dated 1974 and 1976).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmall full neck pocket shim required to address neck angle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCracked\/split Pickguard is currently stabilized with double sided tape to the metal shielding plate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-Original Hardshell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEven 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are happy to provide additional detailed photos of routes, pin holes, neck heel, and electronics upon request.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Wide C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Thickness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st: 0. 85\" \/ 12th: 1.05\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.715\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 34\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics Layout: Volume x1, Tone x1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Original Fender Precision Bass Pickups (Black Bobbin with original winds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Gauge: 45 - 105 Flatwounds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTools Included: None\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f081a124-7fff-58b2-bb0d-ac082426d452\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and\/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eINDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHEAR A LIVE DEMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product__description\"\u003eExperience our innovative Video Appointment service! Connect with our Gear Experts to hear this instrument played live over Zoom and receive one-on-one guidance. Contact us to schedule your appointment!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47561384132847,"sku":"L11722","price":6699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2098\/2901\/files\/L11722-1.jpg?v=1772822278","url":"https:\/\/ish.guitars\/products\/1963-fender-precision-bass-refin","provider":"Ish Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}