What is fender bass precision?

The Fender Bass Precision, also known as the Fender Precision Bass or simply the P Bass, is an electric bass guitar that was first introduced by Fender in 1951. It is one of the most popular and widely used bass guitars in the world, known for its distinct sound, durability, and versatility.

The Fender Bass Precision was designed by Leo Fender, who also created the iconic Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars. The P Bass features a solid body made of ash or alder, a bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood or maple fingerboard, and two single-coil pickups.

The precision bass is named such because of its ability to provide precise and consistent intonation across all four strings. This is achieved through a split-coil pickup design that allows for individual pole pieces for each string, enabling adjustable magnetism and string balance.

The Fender Bass Precision has been used by countless musicians across many genres, including rock, jazz, funk, and reggae. Notable users include Sting, James Jamerson, Jaco Pastorius, Paul McCartney, and Flea.