1959 Fender Precision Bass Guitar, Olympic White refinish, late ‘59, 8.4 lbs.

Name: 1959 Fender Precision Bass Guitar, Olympic White refinish, late ‘59, 8.4 lbs.
Brand: Fender
SKU: 206169250299
Price: 13995.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 13995.00

Condition: Used

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View 1959 Fender Precision Bass Guitar, Olympic White refinish, late ‘59, 8.4 lbs. with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Serial Number on neck plate is 39147 and this dates the bass to a late 1959 production. Pickup cavity reads “8/59”. There is no pencil marking on the neck butt and the neck pocket has been painted. I’ll start with most of you considering this bass probably know more about early Fender basses than I do. I’m more of a Rickenbacker, Gibson, MusicMan player - depending on the decade. Serial Number on neck plate is 39147 and this dates the bass to a late 1959 production. Pickup cavity reads “8/59”. There is no pencil marking on the neck butt and the neck pocket has been painted. Pots are dated 47th week of 1958. It has the ZNW1P1 "phone book" capacitor. Maple neck and rosewood fretboard. With strings and both covers in place - weighs 8.4 lbs. Since I am not the original owner (I’m old – but not that old) I really have a tough time saying what is “original” on the bass. Easy to tell you what is not original. · Recently added the metal pickup cover and thumb rest/tug bar as neither were on the bass – metal ‘ashtray’ bridge cover was. · Replaced the two control knobs and most all the screws and machine screws on the bass. EVERYTHING replaced is with Genuine Fender Parts except as noted. · Screws replaced: neck mounting (4), bridge cover (2), bridge mounting (5), pickup cover (2), pickup mounting (4), pickguard (13), strap buttons (2), string tree (1), tuning machines (16), and machine screws and washers on tuning machines (4 ea.). This last item is the only non-Fender OEM part. · All the parts/hardware taken off are included and packaged. Also included are some additional NEW Fender screws I did not need. · No idea on the when/where/why/how of the refinish to something that resembles 'Olympic White'. Some red-ish color can be seen under the white. All the following were on the bass when I acquired it: · The Pepperoni/Tortoise 3-ply pickguard and aluminum (2024 alloy) shielding plate. Appear to be original.· Split pickups – foam is in good shape and still has lots of spring in it. Appear to be original. · Potentiometers (see above). Appear to be original. · The input jack looks newer than the pots. · Brass nut is not original. · Strap buttons and string tree. Appear original. · Bridge, tuning machines, and bridge cover have no markings; and all appear original. Bass was set up in March of 2026 by Fretboss here in The Shenandoah Valley. Danny does all my basses. Work included: Neck, intonation, string height, and pickup height adjustments with action set medium/low. Cleaning of the pots. Frets did NOT need replacing or polishing. Restrung with fresh Thomastik-Infeld Jazz JF344 flats (43-56-70-100). Fender case in average and functioning condition. It may be from the 1970s. All four latches and hinges work, no handle. Will be fine for shipping the bass. FedEx estimate is $240 to CA and $185 to TX and I'll need a box. So, I’m going with $250 as shipping cost and if it is less than that – I’ll refund ALL money over my actual cost. Pickup in 22801 (Harrisonburg, VA) is just fine. I can deliver it – for a reasonable fee – between the general area of Raleigh/Durham NC, Virginia Beach, and Wilmington DE. Think that is it. I have more photos – so ask if you need something you do not see. The ’73 Rickenbacker 4001 and ’84 Gibson Explorer are also listed for sale on eBay. The Hamer B12A 'Acoustic Look' 12-string … I sold to some guy named Tom Petersson! Condition: Used. Category: Musical Instruments & Gear › Guitars & Basses › Bass Guitars. Brand: Fender.