1975 Fender Precision Bass
The 1975 Precision Bass — split-coil era. The bass guitar that revolutionized popular music.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,800–$4,000
Very Good
$1,600–$2,800
Good
$800–$1,600
Fair
$400–$800
* 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 | Maple or Indian 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 | 12,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Split single-coil (hum-cancelling) pickup — the definitive P-Bass sound.
What Changed in 1975
CBS-era production. Some with 3-bolt neck. The P-Bass design transcends eras.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era P-Basses are excellent players at accessible prices. Natural ash with maple neck is a popular combination.