Fender American Vintage II 1960 Precision Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard








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Dial in timeless '60s Fender bass tone with ease! Fender's American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass is meticulously voiced to sound like the original model.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
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Alder body | Light weight with a wide tonal range |
Maple neck | Bright tone, full sustain and strength |
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish | Ultra-thin, strong gloss; preserves natural tone |
Rosewood fretboard | Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel |
Overview
The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
The late '50s to the early '60s was a watershed period in the development of the Precision Bass, a time of transition that would see the introduction of many appointments that would become synonymous with the P Bass. By 1960, the design of the P Bass had eclipsed the earlier cues culled from the Telecaster - now the P Bass had a Strat-style headstock shape, comfort-contours, pickguard mounted electronics and 4-saddle bridge. Adorned in 3-Color Sunburst and topped with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, the 1960 Precision Bass represented a more refined, enduring aesthetic for the model.
Featuring a premium alder body, Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil P Bass pickup and a substantial "C" shape hard rock maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest… read more form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
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The late '50s to the early '60s was a watershed period in the development of the Precision Bass, a time of transition that would see the introduction of many appointments that would become synonymous with the P Bass. By 1960, the design of the P Bass had eclipsed the earlier cues culled from the Telecaster - now the P Bass had a Strat-style headstock shape, comfort-contours, pickguard mounted electronics and 4-saddle bridge. Adorned in 3-Color Sunburst and topped with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, the 1960 Precision Bass represented a more refined, enduring aesthetic for the model.
Featuring a premium alder body, Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil P Bass pickup and a substantial "C" shape hard rock maple neck mated with a 7.25" radius slab rosewood fingerboard, the American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest… read more form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
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Specs
- Series: American Vintage II
- Model Name: American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Maple, 1960 "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Frets: 20, Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays: Clay Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.70" (43.2 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision (Middle)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown Hardshell Case (Orange Interior)
- Model Name: American Vintage II 1960 Precision Bass
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Maple, 1960 "C"
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: Slab Rosewood, 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Frets: 20, Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays: Clay Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.70" (43.2 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 4-Saddle with Threaded Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '60 Split-Coil Precision (Middle)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown Hardshell Case (Orange Interior)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- 3-Color Sunburst
- Shipping Weight: 25.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 18 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0190160800
- Black
- Shipping Weight: 25.25 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 18 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0190160806
- Olympic White
- Shipping Weight: 27.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 18 x 7 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0190160805
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
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Submitted March 19, 2025 by a customer from gmail.com
"American Vintage Is The Best"
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I own vintage fenders and rickenbackers, and this is honestly my favorite bass I’ve owned in years. Fender really nailed it with the vintage II line. The quality that went into this bass really is impressive. This precision bass is now my #1 workhorse and I haven’t been able to put it down. If you’re thinking about buying a vintage bass, I highly recommend getting an American vintage II P bass or jazz bass instead. Honestly one of the best sounding and playing basses I’ve ever purchased. Also, the case is really nice quality compared to a lot of other fender cases I’ve owned. Comes with the bridge/pickup covers too if you wanted to mount them on which is a nice touch!
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