Fender Precision Bass American Professional, MN Natural

A Modern Evolution of a Great Electric Bass Reference

The American Professional Precision Bass carries on the legacy of a model that has shaped the sound of electric bass for more than seventy years. This version retains the immediately recognizable identity of the Precision Bass: a simple, direct and effective configuration centered around a single split-coil pickup in the middle position.

It nevertheless modernizes the playing experience with details that make a difference every day. The neck features rolled key edges, a satin "Super-Natural" finish and a redesigned heel. These developments provide a smoother feel under the hand while making it easier to reach the upper frets, without sacrificing the instrument's classic spirit.

A Reliable Bass for Demanding and Versatile Musicians

This electric bass is primarily intended for intermediate, experienced and professional musicians looking for an immediately familiar, robust and expressive instrument. Its comfortable feel also allows a serious beginner bassist to make lasting progress on a characterful bass equipped with simple and intuitive markers.

The single-pickup, two-control configuration encourages an instinctive approach: adjust the overall volume and tone, then focus on playing. The American Professional Precision Bass is equally at home in rock, blues, soul, funk, pop, punk, reggae, country and many modern productions. It also responds very well to fingerstyle, pick playing and moderate slap techniques.

Precision Bass Punch with Greater Definition

Its V-Mod III Split Coil Precision Bass pickup is at the heart of its sonic personality. This split-coil design delivers the dense lows, pronounced mids and punchy attack that have made the Precision Bass famous. The response nevertheless remains more articulate, helping each note retain its place in a busy mix.

The ash body contributes to a dynamic response, with a clear attack and beautiful midrange clarity. Combined with the maple neck and key, it promotes crisp definition, particularly appreciated for pick-played lines and precise rhythmic parts. The 34-inch / 864 mm long scale length, meanwhile, ensures balanced string tension and firm lows.

The passive electronics, consisting of a master volume and master tone control, offer musical and highly progressive control. ClassicGear Precision potentiometers make it easy to refine the bass's character: tone fully open for more attack and presence, or slightly rolled back for a rounder, softer and more vintage register. The four-saddle HiMass Pro bridge completes the setup by enhancing stability, vibration transfer and sustain.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the instrument's original balance, it is recommended to use 34-inch / 864 mm long-scale electric bass string sets with a .045–.105 gauge. Nickel-plated steel strings are particularly well suited for retaining the split-coil pickup's natural attack, precision and punch. The bass already comes with a Deluxe molded hardshell case, suitable for transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	P	Body	Ash
Category	PB	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Natural
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	20	Hardware	Chromed

Type	electric bass	Nut width	1.625 inches / 41.3 mm
Format	Precision Bass	Nut	bone
Body finishing	polyurethane	Bridge	4-saddle HiMass Pro, with strings through the body or through the bridge
Pickguard	4-ply tortoiseshell	Tuners	lightweight vintage-style tuners with tapered shafts
Neck	maple	Hardware finishing	nickel/chrome
Neck profile	" Modified 1963 C "	Control knobs	knurled Flat-Top
Neck finishing	" Super-Natural " satin urethane on the back of the neck, gloss urethane on the headstock face	Orientation	right-handed
Key	maple	Factory-installed strings	nickel-plated steel, .045–.105 gauge
Radius	9.5 inches / 241 mm	Pickup configuration	S
Key markers	black dots	Pickup	V-Mod III Split Coil Precision Bass in the middle position
Side markers	black	Controls	master volume, master tone
Number of frets	20	Potentiometers	ClassicGear Precision
Fret type	Narrow Tall	Selector	none
Scale length	34 inches / 864 mm