Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '57 Precision Bass Time Capsule, Wide-Fade 2-Colour Sunburst Overview
Bassists yearning for the vintage charm of a '50s P-Bass with the advantages of a modern bass guitar, will find their match in the Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '57 Precision Bass. Don’t merely admire the past, be a part of the legacy.
Breathing new life into the golden era of bass innovation, the Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '57 Precision Bass Time Capsule is a tribute to one of the most pivotal years in bass history. This instrument bears the hallmark of a true vintage classic, perfected by the proficient hands of Fender’s world-class luthiers and boasting the top-tier tonewoods and components that distinguish every Fender Custom Shop creation.
The bass’s two-piece body, hand-selected for optimal weight, is fashioned from Alder. This tonewood is renowned for its balanced and articulate tone, making it a staple in Fender’s arsenal for decades. Coated with Nitrocellulose lacquer, in a striking Wide-Fade 2-Colour Sunburst finish, the body is allowed to resonate freely. This delivers a vibrant and enhanced tone, further amplifying the instrument’s timeless appeal.
Masterful Craftsmanship, Quintessential Playability
The neck of this bass - a one-piece quarter-sawn Maple gem - sports a '57 Bass Soft “V” profile, 20 Medium Vintage 47095 frets and a 7.25" radius fretboard. It's perfect for bass players who like a classic, old-school feel. The Maple imparts a crisp clarity that adds definition to your notes.
Aesthetics with a Vintage Ethos
This Fender Custom Shop '57 Precision Bass echoes the charm of a bygone era with its gold anodised single-ply pickguard and Vintage Bass tuners, adding authenticity to its vintage look. The bass stands apart with its Nitrocellulose Time Capsule finish, an ode to Fender’s history of innovation, that captures the essence of a well-preserved vintage instrument.
Sonic Identity: A Legacy in Sound
The heart of this Precision Bass is a hand-wound '57 P-Bass pickup, designed to reproduce that much sought-after vintage low-end thump, controlled effortlessly with a straightforward master volume and tone setup.
- Body Wood: Alder, Sorted For Weight
- Base Model: 59 P-Bass
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose, Time Capsule
- Finish Colour: Wide-Fade 2-Colour Sunburst
- Neck Wood: 1-piece Quarter Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 57 Bass Soft "V"
- Head Style: P-Bass - Reg
- Truss Rod: '50s Bass
- Mounting Style: 4 Bolt
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Radius: 7.25"
- Fret Size: Medium Vintage / 47095
- Frets: 20
- Face Dots: Black Micarta
- Nut: Bone
- Decal: Vintage P-Bass
- Tuners: Vintage Bass
- Hardware Plating: Chrome
- Bridge: P/J Bass
- Pickguard: PGA 59 P-Bass, Anodised Gold, NOS
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Pickups: Handwound 57 P-Bass
- Included: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Case & Certificate of Authenticity
