Fender Precision Bass 1954 American Vintage II MN Vintage Blonde

A 1954 Precision Bass: Fender DNA in Its Purest Form

The Precision Bass is a major milestone in history: it established the idea of an electric bass that is amplified, precise, and portable. With the American Vintage II series, Fender dives back into the founding era by recreating the details that define the personality of vintage instruments: shapes, neck profiles, finishes, and electronics calibrated by year. This American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass captures the aesthetics of the early years, with its vintage codes and distinctive hardware, designed to recapture the feel and response of the originals.

Who It's For and the Styles This Bass Excels In

This Precision Bass is aimed at intermediate to expert bassists seeking an authentic vintage feel: tight radius, pronounced neck profile, and intentionally simple controls. It shines in genres where foundation and articulation are essential: rock'n'roll, blues, country, surf, soul, and studio work. If you enjoy playing "by touch" with your right hand and shaping the tone via the tone knob, it offers a very musical palette without distractions.

The Sound

The combination of ash (body) and maple (neck/fretboard) delivers a clear attack, readable highs, and precise mids, with a firm low end. The Pure Vintage '54 single-coil pickup provides an open and dynamic tone: every nuance of playing comes through, from fingerstyle to pick, with a strong presence in the mix. The Volume and Tone controls invite you to shape the color directly on the instrument, from vintage snap to rounder tones. The Pure Vintage 2-saddle bridge contributes to the old-school character: percussive response, natural sustain, and a proudly "roots" feel.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the exact original spirit, a replacement set of Fender USA 9050L stainless steel flatwound strings (gauges 0.045 to 0.100) is a safe choice, identical to the factory-installed set. The included vintage-style Tweed case means no additional purchase is necessary for transport.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Maple
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow
Nbr of strings	4

Series	American Vintage II	Truss rod	Vintage-style heel adjustment
Orientation	Right-handed	Truss rod nut	Vintage-style heel adjustment
Style	1 single-coil pickup	Nut	Bone
Body shape	Precision Bass	Nut material	Bone
Body material	Ash	Bridge	Pure Vintage Precision Bass 2-saddle with fiber saddles, serialized
Body finish	Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Bridge cover	Included chrome bridge cover
Headstock	Original Precision Bass Shape	Pickguard	1-ply parchment
Neck material	One-piece maple	Control knobs	Knurled dome
Neck wood type	Maple	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Neck construction	4-bolt	Tuners	Pure Vintage Reverse Open-Gear
Neck profile type	C shape	Pickup type	Pure Vintage
Neck finish	Glossy nitrocellulose lacquer	Pickup	Pure Vintage '54 Single-Coil Precision
Fretboard material	Maple	Pickup configuration	S
Fretboard radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Controls	Master volume, master tone
Fretboard radius type	Vintage	Pickup selector	None
Fretboard inlay	Black dot	Case / gig bag	Vintage-style Tweed (crushed red interior)