1963 Fender Precision Bass
Pre-CBS Precision Bass at its finest — rosewood fingerboard, alder body, and the definitive split-coil sound. These are the basses that built the foundation of recorded popular music in the 1960s.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (now standard for sunburst finish) or Ash (natural/blonde) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood (veneer) |
| Scale Length | 34.000" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Four-saddle bridge (chrome) |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe (bass) |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Custom colors, Blonde |
| Est. Production | 4,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Split single-coil pickup. Brazilian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the already fat P-Bass tone.
What Changed in 1963
Rosewood fingerboard now standard on sunburst models. The P-Bass was at the height of its pre-CBS quality. These basses were going into recording studios and stage rigs worldwide.
Collector's Notes
Heavy player use means many pre-CBS P-Basses have had fret work, nut replacement, and other maintenance. Originality of electronics is the key value driver. Brazilian rosewood vs Indian rosewood — significant value difference.