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Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Precision Bass guitar with maple fingerboard delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender—along with new, player-oriented features that make it even more exciting to play. 

Fender American Performer Precision Bass headstock and tuners

Playability That’s Precise

The Modern C-shaped neck sports a 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard that’s comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 20 jumbo frets, allowing you to easily express yourself. ClassicGear tuning machines with tapered shafts offer stable tuning, while the silver '70s logo adds a touch of vintage flair.

Fender American Performer Precision Bass contours

A Bass Made to Inspire

The alder body on the Performer Precision is contoured to perfection and comes in a choice of traditional colors. The fit and finish is impeccable and makes for an instrument you’ll be inspired to pick and play, day after day.

Fender American Performer Precision Bass electronics and finish

Being Versatile Gets the Gig

This American Performer Precision Bass with maple fingerboard includes the Yosemite split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac coating that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.

The American Performer Precision Bass also features Greasebucket tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. With the Fender Performer series there has never been a better time to own a Fender Bass. It also comes with a gig bag.

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  • Alder body
  • Yosemite split-coil P Bass middle pickup; Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup
  • Greasebucket tone system
  • Modern C-shaped neck with 9.5"-radius fingerboard; 20 jumbo frets
  • ClassicGear tuning machines with tapered shafts; silver '70s logo

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Neck
  • Shape: Modern C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Middle: Yosemite split single-coil
  • Bridge: Yosemite single-coil
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle 
  • Tuning machines: ClassicGear with tapered shafts
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Electronics, Greasebucket tone circuitry
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: USA

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4.73

11 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great feeling and sounding bass
I would buy this over and over again
Killer PJ Bass
Sweet bass w/ great customer support from GC
Simply put, impressed!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing10
  2. Jamming8
  3. Small Venues8
  4. Recording7
  5. Rock Concerts7
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. Fret Buzz1
  3. Neck needed adjustment out of the box1
  4. Poor Pick Up1
  5. A little on the expensive side1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Feel11
  2. Fun To Play10
  3. Good Tone10
  4. Solid Electronics7
  5. Good Pick Up6

Reviewed by 11 customers

  • Great feeling and sounding bass

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMike

    fromGroton, MA

    Action was a bit high out of the box, fixed by a few cranks on the truss rod. Other than that, I've had a ton of fun playing this bass and no issues. Love the flat metallic blue paint and satin neck. Feels great to hold and play.

  • Fun bass, Fun to play

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDon T

    fromGeorgia

    I really like the sound of this bass. Plays fine as setup from the store. Will likely drop the action later. Disappointed that it only came with a gig bag. Like my two year old grandson would say "I don't like gig bags"

  • I would buy this over and over again

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDustin H

    fromColorado Springs

    Absolutely stunning piece of work. I'm glad I made the splurge on this. Worth every penny.

  • Fantastic Fender Bass

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDewey P

    fromFranklin NC

    Wow. What a great sounding and feeling bass guitar. Added to my Ernie Ball Stingray and have any feeling and mood covered completely. Simple non complicated design let's you get all variations of sound without the complicated controls on many high end basses. Highly recommend

  • Awsome bass! Great tonal options

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byGeetar

    fromAlpharetta

    Fender American is a very good product. If I am a guitarist but need a solid bass with a variety of tonal options and I need a bass can keep forever. The satin blue color is super nice.

  • Very nice bass!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byToddinTX

    fromTyler, TX

    I just picked this bass up today from Guitar Center and it is an absolutely great bass. The color scheme is wonderful and the fit and finish are too, but the main joy is the tones and playability. The P pickup gives a typical rich thumpy P bass tone, as would be expected. Dial in a bit of the Jazz single coil and it really adds a bit of sparkle and grunt to it. It's just a wonderful sounding bass and plays like a dream. It will need a minor set up but the action is good and the neck is a dream.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMax

    fromLos Angeles C.A.

    how does each tone knob affect the individual tone of the pickups and the overall tone of the bass itself?

    how does each tone knob affect the individual tone of the pickups and the overall tone of the bass itself?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    There is only only one tone pot.. It has the the ability to reduce the highs. The other tw0 are volume pots.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byScott

    fromCarlsbad, CA

    Does the Fender American Performer Precision Bass come with a case?

    Does the Fender American Performer Precision Bass come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It includes a gig bag

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byZahara

    fromNorth Bellmore, NY

    What fender bass amp would be good with this bass?

    What fender bass amp would be good with this bass?

    Open Reply - Beau
    It is mainly a matter of personal preference but the Fender Rumble 100 1x12 100W Bass Combo Amp would be a good choice.