Fender American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass

Fender American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass: The Legacy of Musical Evolution

The Fender® American Vintage II series brings forth instruments built with uncompromising attention to historical accuracy, meticulously tracing the design revolutions that transformed musical history. This series features instruments constructed with period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, complemented by premium nitrocellulose lacquer finishes and painstakingly voiced, model-specific pickups. Each instrument in the American Vintage II line captures the essential craftsmanship and tone that defined genuine Fender instruments, with this specific bass paying homage to the foundational model that Quincy Jones famously called “…the one technological innovation that changed the face of music forever”—the world’s first electric bass.

Key Features

• Contoured Body Design: Though early designs mimicked the Telecaster®, the 1954 P-Bass® was reshaped to include the same rounded curves and contours as the newly introduced Stratocaster®. This model features a period-correct Ash body.
• Authentic Period Pickups: Powered by a ’54 Single-Coil Precision Bass® Pickup, delivering the punchy lows and unmistakable classic style and tone signature of the original Fender bass.
• Vintage Neck Profile and Feel: Features a thicker ’54 “C” shaped maple neck for a substantial vintage feel, paired with a 7.25” radius fingerboard and Vintage Tall frets, ensuring an accurate playing experience.

American Vintage II: The Craftsmanship of Tone

The American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass perfectly recreates the tone and feel of its original counterpart, complete with other period-correct details such as the Pure Vintage 2-saddle bridge with fiber saddles and reverse open-gear tuners. This series is the evolutionary culmination of original Fender design: instruments built for players who cherish the authentic sound and feel of vintage Fender, crafted with peerless quality in every detail. Fender American Vintage II is where musical legend meets modern craftsmanship.