Fender 59 P-Bass RW White Blonde CC
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59 P-Bass RW White Blonde CC
Product Info
Article Number:
620219
Brand:
Fender
Model:
59 P-Bass RW White Blonde CC
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fender 59 P-Bass is a serious contender for vintage tone chasers. The ash body and Josefina pickup combo provide that classic, warm growl, while the comfortable neck makes it a joy to play. It's a high-end instrument best suited for experienced players or dedicated collectors seeking a truly authentic vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Fender 59 P-Bass RW White Blonde CC
- Electric Bass
- Fender 1959 Precision Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White micarta 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 '62 P-Bass split coil
- One volume and one tone control
- Pickguard: '59 P-Bass Gold
- Bridge: P/J bass
- Vintage bass nickel machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Finish: Closet Classic
- Colour: White Blonde
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers exceptional resonance and a tight, focused low-end.
- • Josefina '62 split coil pickup provides a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • The '60s Oval-C neck profile is incredibly comfortable for extended playing.
- • Closet Classic finish replicates aged vintage aesthetics and a resonant feel.
CONS
- • Ash bodies can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and humidity.
- • The P/J configuration limits tonal versatility compared to a traditional P-Bass.
- • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible for many aspiring bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with White Micarta Inlays
Pickups
Josefina Handwound '62 P-Bass Split Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Narrow Tall
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel (likely Fender branded)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 - 5 kg (9.9 - 11 lbs) - typical for an ash P-Bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Josefina pickups are known for their tighter, more focused tone with a slightly more refined high-end response compared to many stock Fender pickups – a closer approximation to a vintage '60s sound.
It's primarily aesthetic, but micarta offers a slightly different feel than traditional dot inlays, some players find it faster and less prone to chipping.
While capable of slap, the split coil pickup might produce a slightly muddier tone than a traditional single-coil Jazz Bass pickup for slap – it’s still usable, but not its strongest suit.
