Vintage Fender Precision Bass Refinish - USA 1960

Here is a remarkable early-’60s Fender Precision Bass, an instrument that captures the unmistakable character, feel, and tone of one of the most important eras in electric bass history. With its Olympic White refinish aged to a warm, creamy patina and honest playwear throughout, this is a P-Bass with genuine vintage attitude and undeniable presence.

Originally believed to have been finished in sunburst, the body was refinished many years ago in Olympic White, now naturally mellowed with age and perfectly complemented by the original tortoiseshell pickguard. There is some overspray visible on the side of the headstock, though the original Fender spaghetti decal remains intact. The neck is pencil-dated 8-60 and features a slab Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with clay dot inlays, a defining specification of this golden-era period.

Playability has been carefully maintained, with an expert refret ensuring smooth, effortless performance while preserving the instrument’s vintage feel. The neck is exceptionally responsive in the hands, smooth, resonant, and full of life, delivering the kind of tactile connection early Fender instruments are known for.

Electrically, it retains its original pickups and covers, with a clean, professional wire-out. The tone is exactly what defines an early Precision Bass, strong, focused low end, articulate midrange punch, and a clear, percussive attack that has underpinned countless classic recordings. It has that immediate, mix-ready voice the moment you play a note.

The hardware presents a thoughtful blend of original and period-correct components. It retains the original bridge and tuners (one tuner shows a slight bend but remains fully functional and stable), along with a bone nut and vintage-correct ’62 grounding shield. The pickguard is original tortoiseshell, accompanied by a reissue tugbar for classic aesthetic accuracy. The neck plate is a genuine 1960 Fender piece, period correct and highly desirable, while the knobs are also vintage Fender parts.

Specifications: 

Year: 1960
Country: USA
Model: Fender Precision Bass
Finish: Olympic White
Body: Alde
Neck: Maple neck
Fingerboard: Slab Brazilian rosewood
Scale: 34"
Pickups: Original Fender pickup
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Case: Vintage Jazz Bass hard shell case