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1968 Fender catalogue 1968 Fender catalogue
The Precision bass appears on pages 6-7

Fender's Precision Bass has become the most well known and widely used electric bass in the world

1969 Fender Bass catalogue

1969 Fender Bass catalogue

The Precision bass appears on page 4

The smooth sound of Fender's Precision Bass has made it the most widely used electric bass in the world.

1970 Fender catalogue

1970 Fender catalogue

The Precision bass appears on page 22

the famous electric bass with true performance proven bass tone quality

1972 Fender catalogue 1972 Fender catalogue
The Precision bass appears in fretted and fretless versions

The following description is taken from the 1969 Fender lovin' care catalogue

Fender's Precision Bass has become the most well known and widely used electric bass in the world. It's acceptance in all fields of music comes from true performance proven bass tone qualities, size, ease of playing, volume capabilities and mobility on stage or off.

A special split pickup is positioned for excellent string response and each section may be adjusted for custom string balance. Tone and volume controls are conveniently located and permit any desired response the player may choose. Individually adjustable bridges may be set for perfect string intonation and comfortable low playing action. As a result most bass players find their technique improves rapidly and difficult passages are played more easily. With the Precision Bass it is possible to obtain considerably greater volume than with a conventional instrument. It is convenient to carry and store inasmuch as it is lighter weight and approximately 1/6 the size of the old-type upright bass.

The comfort contoured body is finished in beautiful hand polished Sunburst or may be obtained in selected custom finishes and left-hand models.



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