American Elite Precision Bass Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Black, 2016, W/Original Hardshell Case

The discontinued but much-loved American Elite P-Bass from Fender! Noiseless Pickups and a hearty 18-Volt preamp puts the bass right up front in the mix! Dialed in and set up in-store, plays great with no issues. Very clean; no dings, dents, or scratches. Has some moderate finish wear (show me a black high-gloss guitar that doesn't!). Includes original hardshell case, strap, strap locks, literature.

Description:

Updating Fender’s classic design with revolutionary technology and sound, the American Elite Precision Bass is an entirely new beast of a bass. Designed for 21st-century players who push the envelope of tone and possibility every time they play, this bass is a multi-faceted performer with classic style, exceptional feel and versatile, giant sound that leaves others in the dust.

Fender’s all-new fourth-generation Noiseless™ pickups are the latest advance in pickup technology. Exclusive to the American Elite series, they combine modern noise-free performance with authentic vintage-style sound that doesn’t sacrifice one iota of warmth. A redesigned robust 18-volt preamp cranks up the power for even more signal quality for chest-thumping tone with more headroom and reduced

noise. Designed for fast playing and effortless position changes, the compound profile neck with a 9.5”-14” compound radius fingerboard is ideal for all playing styles. A modern “C”-shape at the new genuine bone nut, the profile morphs along the length of the neck to a modern “D”-shaped profile at the updated neck heel, providing plenty of comfortable support for fret hand antics. Posiflex™ graphite support rods run the length of the neck, adding stability to the neck while resisting temperature and humidity induced warping. The HiMass™ Vintage bridge increases note attack and resonance for thunderous basslines with mammoth punch and near-endless sustain while allowing either top-load or strings-thru-body stringing. In a vintageinspired touch, the new truss rod adjustment wheel has been moved to the butt end of the neck for easier access, making neck relief adjustments a snap.

Fender is renowned for head-turning style, and this bass is no different from the ergonomic contours to the black chrome headstock logo, large pearloid fret markers and a new color this instrument will amaze the audience with titanic sound and classic aesthetics. The American Elite Precision Bass is a daring new tonal multi-tool for modern bassists who need an instrument that doesn’t just meet the

performance demands of modern music—it completely disintegrates them. Includes a redesigned Elite Molded Case with body-hugging contours to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument and TSA locks.

• Series: American Elite
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane, Gloss Polyester
• Neck: Maple, Compound Back Shape, Modern “C” to “D”
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5”-14” Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
• Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot
• Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.625” (41.3 mm)
• Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)
• Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
• Pickups: New 4th Generation Noiseless™ (Bridge), Elite Precision Bass (Middle)
• Special Electronics: 18V Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ
• Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Mid-Range Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (Gauges .045 - .105)
• Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case