Basses
Fender has also gathered fame for their production of basses. In fact, Fender were the first company to take the up-right bass design and transform that into a solid-body bass that you carried horizontally. This section features a small selection of basses.
Type: 1972 Fender VI bass
Serial #: Unknown
Remarks: Sunburst finish.
Above photo credits: An Ebay auction
Type: 1975 Jazz bass
Serial #: 585.xxx
Remarks: None.
Above photo credits: Picture provided by Agusti Magnet from Fendermania in Spain
Type: 1977 Mustang bass
Serial #: Unknown
Remarks: A nice example of a Mustang bass, maple neck.
Above photo credits: An Ebay auction
Type: 1985 Performer bass
Serial #: Unknown
Remarks: None
Above photo credits: Found on Guitar Base
Type: 2000 Stu Hamm "Urge" Bass II
Serial #: Not applicable
Remarks: Combines the tonal characteristics of the Jazz and Precision basses. Alder body, active electronics, 34" scale length, Fender Jazz Bass noiseless pickups, USA made.
Above photo credits: The Official Fender Website
Type: 2000 American Deluxe Precision Bass V
Serial #: Not applicable
Remarks: Has three-band active EQ combined with a vintage Precision bass humbucker. Graphite reinforced neck, alder or ash body (depending on finish). And five strings, obviously :-)
Above photo credits: The Official Fender Website

 

 

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