Fender Made in Japan Traditional Original 50s Precision Bass Butterscotch Blonde 2025

Fender Made in Japan Traditional Original 50s Precision Bass Butterscotch Blonde 2025

Fender MIJ Original 50s Precision, blonde, made 2025. Back in 1954, Leo Fender designed and launched the first ever solid body electric bass, the Precision Bass. It took a form like this initially: slab body, two-saddle bridge, small headstock and the half-body guard. All those details would change with the next version in 1957, and the 54-6 models would go on to be colloquially called the 'Telecaster Bass'. Fender has done a couple of versions out of Japan over the years, and this is the most recent and most affordable take. It's a great sound: heaps of midrange kick and growl, round musical lows and a smooth top end. This one is pretty lightweight and balanced, and feels very agreeable in the hands. Save a few bob off the new bucks and get some boots scooting.

Model: Fender Made in Japan Traditional 50s Precision Bass
Made: Japan, 2025, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD25003750
Finish: Butterscotch Blonde, gloss poly
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple inc board, 34" scale, 9.5" radius, 42mm nut, medium U shape
Weight: 3.970kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Vintage Style Single Coil
Accessories: none; no case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has minor scuffs in the middle of the body and around the string bushings. The sides have scuffs near the jack. The front has dimples in the elbow area and play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only