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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