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Fender American Performer Precision Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard - 3 Tone Sunburst
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Your Price: $2,069.99 CDN
or from $122 CDN/mo
Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
3 models to choose from:
Born in Corona, California, the American Performer Precision Bass delivers the exceptional tone and feel you expect from an authentic Fender - along with new, player-oriented features that make it even more inspiring to play.
The American Performer Precision Bass includes the Yosemite(TM) split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Precision Bass also features Greasebucket(TM) tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The "Modern C"-shaped neck sports a 9.5"-radius fingerboard that's comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 20 jumbo frets, allowing you to easily express yourself musically.
Specs
Series: American Performer
Country Of Origin: US
Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Precision Bass
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots
Truss Rods: Standard
Truss Rod Wrench: 3/16" Hex (Allen)
Bridge Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Middle Pickup: Yosemite Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Pickup Switching: None
Pickup Configuration: PJ
Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Steel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag
The American Performer Precision Bass includes the Yosemite(TM) split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup and a growling Yosemite single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup, designed for rich, expressive tones. With flat-staggered pole pieces to increase output and a shellac potting that lets the coils breathe while controlling feedback, Yosemite pickups produce dynamic sounds ideal for any musical situation.
The American Performer Precision Bass also features Greasebucket(TM) tone circuitry that lets you shape your highs without adding bass, preserving your sound. The "Modern C"-shaped neck sports a 9.5"-radius fingerboard that's comfortable for almost any playing style, along with 20 jumbo frets, allowing you to easily express yourself musically.
Specs
Series: American Performer
Country Of Origin: US
Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Precision Bass
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots
Truss Rods: Standard
Truss Rod Wrench: 3/16" Hex (Allen)
Bridge Pickup: Yosemite Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Middle Pickup: Yosemite Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Pickup Switching: None
Pickup Configuration: PJ
Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Steel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Bass Type: | Electric |
| Body Colour: | 3-Colour Sunburst |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Body Shape: | Precision Bass |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | 4 Saddle Vintage-Style w/ Steel Saddles |
| Bridge Type: | Fixed Top Load |
| Case/Gigbag: | Deluxe Gigbag Included |
| Controls: | 2 Volumes, Master Greasebucket Tone |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Electronics: | Greasebucket Tone Circuit: Rolls Off Highs Without Adding Bass |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dots - White |
| Fret Profile: | Medium Jumbo |
| Fretboard Radius: | 9.5" / 241 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel / Chrome |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 15th |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | Modern C |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Number of Strings: | 4 |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.625 " / 41.3 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| PIckup - Bridge: | Yosemite Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Pickup - Middle: | Yosemite Split Single-Coil Precision Bass |
| Pickup Configuration: | PJ |
| Pickups - Number: | 2 |
| Scale Length: | 34" / 863.6 mm |
| Scale Type: | Standard (Long) = 34" / 863.6 mm |
| String Gauge: | .045 - .105 Medium Fender 7250M |
| Switching: | None |
| Tuning Machines: | Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage Paddle Keys w/ Tapered Shafts |
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Reviews
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3-years Satisfied 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I’ve had this bass 3 years now. After some initial tweaks it’s been super reliable as my main bass live, on the road, and in studio. I have to join the consensus of other reviews that at this price point (nearly $2000 CAD) it should come with: 1. dressed fret ends (they were a mess!)
2. a better case (either a basic hardshell or useable gig bag) and
3. a split/humbucking/noiseless bridge pickup
I couldn’t get my preferred action with the stock bridge even though I can with my other fender stock bridges. That was weird. I added the fender hi-mass to drop lower. I didn’t really need the sustain because I play and like
quick decay (flats, left or right hand muting, sometimes foam) but when I want sustain it’s available! I disagree that the J pickup is truly useable, certainly not alone. Some noise and a gain drop are to be expected in a PJ setup where the J is just a normal single coil. This bridge J is especially weak compared to my other PJ’s. That said, I do not like Fender’s stacked noiseless humbuckers. I far prefer DiMarzio’s split single J.
If I make any further changes to this bass I would consider dropping in the Aguilar PJ set that has a split single J. Folks are right, the Yosemite P is not exactly a classic P sound but close enough. Thundering and completely useable.
Summary: overpriced out of the box. After necessary clean-up and tweaks for my preferences, I would never sell this bass. Live and learn.
Posted by Jenni Roberts on Apr 6, 2024
Good bass 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Sudbury, Ontario
First impression, solid bass with great sound. The low depth is here, which is missing in Indonesian models. PJ variations in tone are great. Small disappointment in body to neck fit, the side body part stick out under the neck 2.4mm. Fret ends are sharp and need a fretwork. Was expecting little better finish for American made instrument.
Posted by Vladimir on Apr 14, 2023
NOT IMPRESSED 5 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
First the upside: nice looking bass, not too heavy, well balanced, somewhat nice vintage bridge. The downside: not a high mass bridge given the price point. Fret edges are sharp and protruding. Quality control was on vacation with this model. think about it, Coming in at roughly $1900 with taxes with no Hard shell case (BTW the deluxe gig bag is a joke) and having to get the fret ends dressed is unacceptable. The Yosemite pick ups does not sound like a P bass. Bridge pick is week and lacking definition. My made in Japan Geddy Lee Jazz bass blows this bass out of the water as far as quality in concerned. Should have bought the Yamaha TRBX604 instead and save some money. Better sound, better quality.
Posted by Made in Canada on Mar 11, 2021
great p bass 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Regina, Saskatchewan
Picked one of these satin blue p basses up a couple mouths back. I'm loving how it has a light kinda funky feel to it, and they finally put the jack in the right spot. I think the satin finish they're using is the coolest looking finish ever... I picked it over the american pro. Ya I've been having a good time with this bass.
Posted by anonymous on May 24, 2020
Great USA Built Bass. 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
The neck and body as good as any custom shop bass. American jazz Pick ups and electronics. I love this Guitar. Bought it for it's exceptional live sound but now use it in the studio. I will never sell this bass. Took away 1 star for lack of the fender high mass bridge which I added myself and advise others to Mod as well as it really makes a world of difference not only to sustain and tone , but I feel playability is enhanced as well.
Posted by Gordon Zeilstra on May 20, 2020
Excellently USA Built bass 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
I have bought this bass for live performance and have recently began to use it for studio recording. I am an accomplished musician with a flair for Geddy type complex bass lines. I am very impressed with the recording quality, and playability. I did swap out the stock bridge for a fender high mass which completed my ultra low action set up. This was the only thing missing and why I gave it a 4 rather than a 5 for features. I will never sell this guitar.
Posted by Gordon Zeilstra on May 16, 2020
Amazing Bass 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Had this for a month now, amazing tone (sounds like a bass should sound with very little effort, and optional sounds if required). This is a high quality, light weight bass, setup almost perfect from the get go (dropped the string height 1/2 turn on each string for my preference). Had three other Fenders in the past (and currently have a Stingray HH), and this will now be my # 1 bass for life.
Only wish it came with hard shell case!
Posted by Robbie on Apr 6, 2020
Long time coming 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
As a kid starting out, I always thought I would own a Fender, and now 43 years later I finally do. I bought this bass to replace a Schecter Omen Extreme 4 that I had. The Schecter was great but as I also have had a Squier Jazz Bass for a number of years, I find the new Fender Precision so much easier to play. The satin finish maple neck is fast and comfortable and best of all, familiar. The two pickup design was a big selling point. The jazz bass bridge pickup gives you that biting growl that they are known for but the P-bass pickup gives you that classic Fender tone that most everyone loves. The build quality is great and I personally like that this is a passive bass instead of active electronics. It’s just so much easier. My only minor beef was that although it did come with a gig bag, I kind of thought for the price that a hardshell case would have been included, but I will order one for an additional cost. I have tried several Fenders over the year and never been that impressed enough to make the jump but this particular bass ticked all the boxes and I’m looking forward to playing it for many years.
Posted by Rob on Feb 21, 2020
Performer Precision is Tops! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
I bought this bass to replace my Sterling Ray35 (even though this is a 4-string). The playability is off the charts! The satin maple neck looks as good as it plays. Fast and easy to cover. The PJ pups give you a ton of tonal versatility. The Lake Placid satin blue is stunning and the weight is very reasonable. Love this bass!
Posted by Rammie on Sep 14, 2019
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| American Performer Precision Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard - 3 Tone Sunburst | 701636 |
