Fender 57 P-Bass MN 2-Tone Sunb. CC

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Fender 57 P-Bass MN 2-Tone Sunb. CC

Fender

57 P-Bass MN 2-Tone Sunb. CC

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Product Info

Article Number: 620222
Brand: Fender
Model: 57 P-Bass MN 2-Tone Sunb. CC
Price: $5,278.90

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This is a seriously well-made bass, capturing the essence of a '57 Precision with a few modern touches. The Josefina pickup is the real star, offering that classic P-Bass growl with a bit more clarity. It's perfect for players chasing that vintage vibe for rock, blues, and soul – a real workhorse instrument.

Product Description

  • Fender 57 P-Bass MN 2-Tone Sunb. CC
  • Electric Bass
  • Fender 1957 Precision Bass
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Micarta black fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: '60s Bass Soft "V"
  • Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 20 narrow tall frets
  • Nut width: 44.5 mm
  • Pickup: Josefina Handwound '57 P-Bass split coil
  • 1 volume and 1 tone control
  • Pickguard: '59 P-Bass Gold
  • Bridge: P/J bass
  • Vintage bass nickel machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: 2-Tone Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a warm, punchy low-end foundation.
  • • Josefina '57 split coil provides authentic vintage P-Bass tone.
  • • The '60s soft 'V' neck profile is supremely comfortable to play.
  • • Nickel hardware and gold pickguard add a touch of vintage class.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible to many players.
  • • Maple fretboard can be a bit snappy for some players’ preference.
  • • The P/J bridge setup limits tonal flexibility compared to a standard P-Bass.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Micarta black inlays
Pickups Josefina Handwound '57 P-Bass split coil
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 20 Narrow Tall
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely Fender branded)
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for an alder body

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Josefina pickup offers a more refined, slightly more articulate tone with a warmer low-end, avoiding some of the harsher edges found in some vintage-spec Fender pickups.
While not an exact replica, the '60s profile provides a similar comfortable feel, offering a slightly more rounded feel than the thinner '50s necks – a subtle but welcome evolution.
It's a modern addition for broader tonal options; though it deviates from the original, it allows for a wider range of sounds while retaining the core P-Bass character.

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