{"product_id":"1959-fender-precision-bass-anodized-gold-guard-sunburst-100-original-vintage-maple-neck","title":"1959 Fender Precision Bass Anodized Gold Guard Sunburst 100% Original Vintage Maple Neck","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1959 Fender Precision Bass Anodized Gold Guard Sunburst 100% Original Vintage Maple Neck!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic 1959 Fender Precision Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most desirable vintage basses Fender ever produced. Featuring all the right ingredients—a \u003cstrong\u003emaple neck, gold anodized aluminum pickguard, three-tone Sunburst finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, and best of all, it's \u003cstrong\u003e100% original in every way\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass has definitely been played and enjoyed over the years, but it's an incredibly honest example that strikes a great balance between player and collector. It remains \u003cstrong\u003e100% original down to the last screw\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the original finish, hardware, electronics, pickup, and even the original frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original frets still have \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of life left\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely thanks to this bass spending most of its life with flatwound strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod functions properly, and everything works exactly as it should. It plays easily, sounds fantastic, and is ready for many more decades of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically, it shows the kind of honest wear you'd hope to see on a bass that's been making music for nearly 70 years. There is plenty of finish checking, along with light dings, scratches, and normal playwear throughout. Overall, we'd call it \u003cstrong\u003eGood Plus to Very Good vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight-wise, this one feels very balanced and comfortable, making it a bass you could happily play all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a \u003cstrong\u003enew Fender tweed hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good Plus \/ Very Good Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Three-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple neck, gold anodized pickguard, original frets, straight neck, functioning truss rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is everything you'd want from a great late-'50s Precision Bass. It has that warm, punchy, authoritative vintage P-Bass tone that has defined countless recordings for decades. The neck feels great, the bass is well balanced, and it plays effortlessly with plenty of life left in the original frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gold Anodized Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.98\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.9 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Tweed Hardshell Case (new)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars and basses\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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