The American Series Precision Bass guitar that everyone knows and loves is better than ever! The new S-1 switching system makes this an extremely versatile bass that gives players an array of cool new sounds, and it comes in some fantastic new colors and finishes!
Features include a solid alder and graphite-reinforced, modern C-shaped maple neck with satin polyurethane finish (available with maple or rosewood fingerboard). With the S-1 system, you can switch the split single-coil pickup from series to parallel, giving the bass a brighter, snappier tone similar to that of a Jazz Bass guitar.
Technical Info
Model Name: American Precision Bass
Series: American Series
Finish: polyurethane
Body: Alder
Neck: graphite reinforced maple, modern "C" Shape, satin polyurethane finish
Fingerboard: maple p/n (019-3262), (9.5 in. Radius/241 mm)
No. of frets: 20 medium jumbo frets
Pickups: 1 American Precision Bass split single-coil pickup
Controls: volume (with S-1 switch), tone
Pickup switching: 2-position push/push S-1 switch:
-- S-1 switch up: pickups in series
-- S-1 switch down: pickups in parallel
Bridge: American (strings-thru-body)
Machine heads: cast / open back
Hardware: chrome
Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
Scale length: 34 in. (864 mm)
Width at nut: 1.625 in. (41.3 mm)
Unique features: S-1 switching, Posiflex graphite neck support rods, rounded body shape, rolled fingerboard edges
Strings: Super Bass 8250M NPS, p/n 073-8250-006,
Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW (Taperwound E)
Accessories: standard molded case
Case: standard molded case
Introduced: 1/2005
