Fender Precision Bass Player II MN Black
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Essential Information About the Fender Player II Precision Bass Guitar
- The Precision Bass Punch: Player Series Alnico 5 Split-Coil pickup for solid lows and mids that cut through the mix.
- Modern Comfort: "Modern C" profile neck, satin urethane finish on the back, and rolled fretboard edges for smooth playability.
- Stable Tuning: Open-gear tuners and adjustable 4-saddle bridge for precise intonation.
- Timeless Fender Look: Alder body and finishes inspired by the classics, stage-ready.
A Modernized Precision Bass: Fender Spirit, Today's Ergonomics
The Player II Precision Bass follows the great Fender tradition: a bass designed to hold down the rhythmic foundation with authority while offering a contemporary feel. In this series, Fender retains the iconic recipe (solid body, split pickup, simple controls) and adds performance-oriented details, such as the silky neck feel and optimized playability across the entire fretboard.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
Versatile and straightforward, the Player II Precision Bass suits beginner bassists looking for a reliable and inspiring instrument, as well as intermediate and advanced musicians seeking a stage and studio "workhorse." Its character, both round and percussive, is ideal for rock, pop, punk, soul, funk, blues, indie, or variety: it lays down a solid groove with clear attack and well-controlled low end.
The Sound
At the heart of the tone is a Precision-style Split-Coil pickup with Alnico 5 magnets: it delivers smooth highs, musical mids, and deep lows, perfect for locking in with the drums. The passive electronics remain intentionally simple (one volume, one tone) to quickly carve your place in the mix, from open and punchy sound to a darker, more mellow color. The alder body provides balance and projection, while the maple neck enhances definition and attack, offering consistent sustain and immediate presence on stage.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit the bass, you can consider a set of strings with gauge .045-.105 (like the included set), a strap compatible with standard strap buttons, as well as a tuner and a quality instrument cable for stage and rehearsals.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | ||
| Body Material | alder | Truss Rod | single action, headstock adjustment |
| Body Style | solid body | Truss Rod Nut | 40.6 cm / 406 mm (16") hex adjustment |
| Body Shape | Precision bass | Nut | synthetic bone |
| Body Finish | glossy polyester | Nut Width | 41.3 mm / 1.63" (2.54 cm) |
| Headstock | Precision Bass | Bridge | standard 4-saddle bridge |
| Neck Material | maple | Bridge Mounting | 5-screw vintage-style |
| Neck Finish | satin urethane finish on the back with glossy urethane headstock face | Pickguard | 3-ply black/white/black |
| Neck Shape | Modern C | Pickup Covers | black |
| Neck Construction | 4-bolt standard | Control Knobs | flat knurled top |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware Finish | nickel/chrome |
| Fretboard Material | maple | Tuners | Standard Open-Gear |
| Fretboard Inlays | white dots | String Guide | vintage-style disc |
| Side Markers | white | Neck Plate | 4 screws with "F" logo |
| Number of Frets | 20 | Strap Buttons | standard |
| Fret Type | medium jumbo | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Fender Precision Bass Player II MN Black produce?
Thanks to the Player Series Alnico 5 Split-Coil Precision Bass middle pickup, it delivers deep lows and musical mids. The passive Master Volume and Master Tone controls allow darkening or brightening the tone.
Is the neck of the Player II Precision Bass comfortable?
The neck features a modern C-shaped profile with a satin urethane finish on the back. Its maple fingerboard has a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius and is equipped with 20 medium jumbo frets. The nut width is 41.3 mm.
Is this bass suitable for beginners?
With its four strings, passive electronics, and two controls, this model suits beginner bassists as well as more experienced musicians.
Is there a left-handed version?
The version shown is for right-handed players only; the 'Left-handed' specification is marked as no. The solid body is made of alder and features a glossy black polyester finish.
What strings should be used on this Precision Bass?
A steel string set with a gauge of .045-.105 corresponds to the supplied set. The standard four-saddle bridge accepts this four-string configuration.



