Fender Celebrates 75 Years With New Bass Models

The 75th Anniversary Series celebrates Leo’s bold, revolutionary designs with special versions of the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass

Fender Celebrates 75 Years With New Bass Models

The 75th Anniversary Series celebrates Leo’s bold, revolutionary designs with special versions of the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass

In 1946 Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender created Fender Electric Instrument Company and changed the trajectory of modern music forever. The 75th Anniversary Series celebrates Leo’s bold, revolutionary designs with special versions of the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass.

Featuring unique finishes, premium pickups and remarkably comfortable necks, these instruments honor the timeless Fender designs that reshaped music. Each limited-edition axe is a fitting homage to one of the world’s most popular electric guitar models, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive, upscale package which includes a custom Inca Silver molded hardshell case with plush Lake Placid Blue interior, a special certificate of authenticity, a 75th anniversary ingot inlaid into the back of the headstock and an engraved anniversary neck plate. All models are available with ash bodies in 2-color Bourbon Burst, one-piece maple necks and Custom Shop pickups.

Additional Enseneda built 75th Anniversary guitars include the Jazz Bass and Precision Bass models available in a special edition Diamond Anniversary with Maple fingerboard. Specs include a “Modern C” profile, medium jumbo frets and a satin finish for supreme comfort and playability.

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Jazz Bass is decked out in a beautiful 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish over an ash body with gold hardware. The one-piece maple neck features a Slim “C”neck profile, rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a sculpted neck heel for unsurpassed comfort and playability. Custom Shop ’60s Jazz Bass pickups offer vintage-style growl, mid-range and clarity while the HiMass™ Vintage bridge enhances sustain, resonance and stability. Finally, every Commemorative Jazz Bass Features special badging with a 75th anniversary ingot inlaid into the back of the headstock and an engraved anniversary neck plate. 

This limited-edition instrument celebrates the world’s most popular bass, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive upscale package. 

Includes a custom Inca Silver molded hardshell case with plush Lake Placid Blue interior and special certificate of authenticity. 

FEATURES

-Ash body with limited 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish

-Custom Shop ’60s Jazz Bass pickups

-Gold Hardware and anniversary badging

-HiMass™ Vintage bridge (string-through or top-load)

-Slim “C” neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges

The 75th Anniversary Commemorative Precision Bass is decked out in a beautiful 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish over an ash body with gold hardware. The one-piece maple neck features a ’63 Precision Bass neck profile, rolled fingerboard edges, a “Super-Natural” satin finish and a sculpted neck heel for unsurpassed comfort and playability. Custom Shop ’62 P Bass pickups serve up vintage-style low-end and punch while the HiMass™ Vintage bridge enhances sustain, resonance and stability. Finally, every Commemorative Precision Bass features special badging with a 75th anniversary ingot inlaid into the back of the headstock and an engraved anniversary neck plate.

This limited-edition instrument celebrates the world’s first electric bass, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive, upscale package.

Includes a custom Inca Silver molded hardshell case with plush Lake Placid Blue interior and a special certificate of authenticity.

FEATURES

-Ash body with limited 2-Color Bourbon Burst finish

-Custom Shop ’62 Precision Bass pickups

-Gold Hardware and anniversary badging

-HiMass™ Vintage bridge (string-through or top-load)

-’63 Precision Bass neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges

The 75th Anniversary Jazz Bass is finished in a striking Diamond Anniversary finish with a matching painted headstock. The maple neck features a “Modern C” profile, medium jumbo frets and a satin finish for supreme comfort and playability. Vintage-style ‘60s Jazz Bass pickups provide bright and clear tone while a 4-saddle bridge delivers rock-solid stability and intonation. Every Anniversary Jazz Bass features a special 75th anniversary engraved neck plate and ships in a deluxe gig bag.

This limited-edition Jazz Bass is a fitting homage to one of Fender’s most influential designs, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive upscale package.

FEATURES

-Alder body with limited Diamond Anniversary finish

-Vintage-style ‘60s Jazz Bass pickups

-Anniversary neck plate

-Matching painted headstock

-“Modern C” neck shape

The 75th Anniversary Precision Bass is finished in Diamond Anniversary metallic with a matching painted headstock. The maple neck features a “Modern C” profile, medium jumbo frets and a satin finish for supreme comfort and playability. Vintage-style ‘50s Precision Bass pickups provide punchy low-end while a 4-saddle bridge delivers rock-solid stability and intonation. Every Anniversary Precision Bass features a special 75th anniversary engraved neck plate and ships in a deluxe gig bag.This limited-edition Precision Bass is a fitting homage to the one that started it all, providing classic Fender style and tone in an exclusive, upscale package.

FEATURES

  • Alder body with limited Diamond Anniversary finish
  • Vintage-style ‘50s Precision pickups
  • Anniversary neck plate
  • Matching painted headstock
  • “Modern C” neck shape

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Bass Magazine   By: Bass Magazine