Fender AV II 54 P BASS MN 2TS
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Fender
AV II 54 P BASS MN 2TS
Product Info
Article Number:
548585
Brand:
Fender
Model:
AV II 54 P BASS MN 2TS
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$2,583.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AV II '54 P Bass is a beautifully crafted instrument designed to evoke the golden age of Fender basses. The ash body and vintage-correct pickup deliver a warm, woody tone perfect for classic rock, blues, and Motown. It's an excellent choice for serious players seeking an authentic vintage experience and exceptional build quality.
Product Description
- Fender AV II 54 P BASS MN 2TS
- Electric Bass
- Ash body
- One-piece maple neck
- Maple fingerboard
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: 1954 "C
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Nut width: 43.2 mm (1.70")
- Bone nut
- 20 Vintage Tall frets
- Pickup: Pure Vintage '54 Precision Single Coil
- Master volume and master tone controls
- Single-ply parchment pickguard
- Pure Vintage 2-Saddle Precision Bass bridge with fibre saddles
- Open Pure Vintage reverse machine heads
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound .045 - .100
- Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose over Polyurethane Lacquer
- Colour: 2-Colour sunburst high gloss
- Includes Vintage Style Tweed case with "Crushed Red" lining
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate low-end tone.
- • 1954 'inC' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Pure Vintage '54 pickup provides authentic, warm, and punchy vintage tone.
- • High-quality hardware and meticulous attention to detail ensure lasting reliability.
CONS
- • The ash body can make it somewhat headstock-heavy, requiring strap adjustment.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more complex electronics.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
One-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Pure Vintage '54 Precision Single Coil
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
20 Vintage Tall
Strings
Fender USA 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound .045 - .100
Weight
Approx. 9.5 lbs
Similar Products
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The '54 inC profile is noticeably slimmer and more rounded than many contemporary Fender necks, offering a more vintage feel and potentially easier playability for some.
Yes, the fibre saddles provide improved sustain and intonation stability while maintaining the characteristic P Bass tone and feel.
Nitrocellulose lacquer is known to 'open up' with age and playing, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant and complex tone over the years.
