1965 Fender Precision Bass
The 1965 Precision Bass — split-coil era. The bass guitar that revolutionized popular music.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$5,600–$8,000
Very Good
$3,200–$5,600
Good
$1,600–$3,200
Fair
$800–$1,600
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Alder (contoured body) or Ash |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 34.000" |
| Frets | 20 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Four-saddle bridge |
| Tuners | F-stamped bass tuners |
| Finish Options | Sunburst, Blonde, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 7,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Split single-coil (hum-cancelling) pickup — the definitive P-Bass sound.
What Changed in 1965
CBS acquisition. P-Bass quality maintained initially.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era P-Basses are excellent players at accessible prices. Natural ash with maple neck is a popular combination.