Fender 57 P-Bass MN Black CC
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Fender
57 P-Bass MN Black CC
Product Info
Article Number:
620052
Brand:
Fender
Model:
57 P-Bass MN Black CC
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$5,388.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously refined P-Bass, built to nail that classic, foundational tone. The Josefina pickups are the real deal, offering a warm, punchy growl perfect for Motown, blues, and vintage rock. It's an investment, but delivers a level of authenticity and feel that’s hard to beat for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Fender 57 P-Bass MN Black CC
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '57 P-Bass Soft "V"
- Black Micarta fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1.75")
- 20 narrow tall frets
- Pickup: Josefina Handwound 57 P Bass (bridge)
- 4-ply 62 P-Bass tortoise pickguard
- P/J bass bridge
- Vintage bass nickel machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Josefina pickups deliver authentic, warm vintage P-Bass tone.
- • Maple neck with '57 profile offers comfortable, familiar playability.
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the instrument.
- • Black Micarta inlays offer a subtle, classy aesthetic upgrade.
CONS
- • The '57 Soft 'V' neck isn't for everyone; some may find it less comfortable.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
- • The P/J bridge configuration limits tonal versatility compared to a standard P-Bass.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Micarta Inlays
Pickups
Josefina Handwound '57 P Bass (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Narrow Tall
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely Fender-branded), 4-string
Weight
Approximately 4.25 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for an alder body P-Bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Josefina pickups are hand-wound to tighter tolerances, resulting in a more consistent and nuanced tone, generally warmer and more vintage-voiced than mass-produced alternatives.
It's a unique profile – not as flat as a modern 'C' – so try it in person if possible; the 'V' shape can take some getting used to, but many find it adds character and grip.
The P/J configuration offers a bit more tonal flexibility, though it's a subtle departure from the traditional P-Bass sound, potentially adding a touch of brightness.
