Fender 59 P-Bass MN Black CC
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Fender
59 P-Bass MN Black CC
Product Info
Article Number:
620065
Brand:
Fender
Model:
59 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 59 P-Bass MN Black CC is a seriously refined instrument, nailing that classic Fender growl and feel. The Josefina pickup is a standout, and the '60s neck profile is just lovely. It’s a fantastic choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone and premium build quality, especially those in blues, rock, and Motown settings.
Product Description
- Fender 59 P-Bass MN Black CC
- Electric Bass
- Fender 1959 Precision Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Micarta black fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: '60s P-Bass Oval "C"
- 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
- Pickup: '62 P-Bass 4-ply Tortoise
- Bridge: P/J bass
- Vintage bass nickel machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Finish: Closet Classic
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Josefina '57 pickup delivers authentic, warm vintage P-Bass tone.
- • Closet Classic finish replicates aged nitrocellulose look and feel.
- • '60s Oval-C neck profile provides comfortable, familiar playability.
- • Maple fingerboard and body offer bright, articulate response and sustain.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many bassists.
- • Maple fingerboard can be prone to drying and cracking without care.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Josefina Handwound '57 P-Bass Split Coil / '62 P-Bass
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 nuanced, warmer tone with a sweeter high-end response, providing more vintage character than many stock Fender pickups.
The finish is designed to mimic the aging process of nitrocellulose lacquer, which allows the wood to breathe a bit more and theoretically enhance resonance – though the effect is subtle.
Yes, the Josefina pickup, the more accurate vintage specs, and the overall refinement in construction justify the premium price for serious players.
