1964 Fender Precision Bass, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: Precision Bass
Finish: Original Sunburst
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood / clay dot inlays
Neck Date: Jan 64
Frets: Refretted (originals retained)
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell Celluloid
Pickup: Bass-side solder eyelet disturbed with some wiring replaced - repair or possible rewind
Electronics: Changed pots and wiring
Nut Width: 43.7mm
Neck Depth: 20.8mm at 1st fret / 25.4mm at 12th fret
Case: Correct no-logo, orange-lined black Fender hard case
Weight: 3.86kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1964 Fender Precision Bass, Sunburst
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It's hard to imagine a cooler example! Here we have a very cool 1964 Fender Precision Bass, finished in Sunburst with the perfect worn-in look.
The worn Sunburst finish/tortoiseshell pickguard combo makes for an iconic looking instrument that oozes vintage character. The neck has a lovely worn-in feel and sits very comfortably in the hand. It measures 43.7mm at the nut, with a depth of 20.8mm at the 1st fret and 25.4mm at the 12th, giving it that familiar pre-CBS Precision feel with enough depth to feel reassuring without being cumbersome. At 3.86kg it's a comfortable weight, and overall it has an excellent resonance to it.
It's had some electrical work, with changed pots and wiring. The pickup has period-correct plain enamel #42 wire, but the solder eyelet has been disturbed on the bass side and some wiring replaced, suggesting a repair or possible rewind.
Tonally, it has the depth, punch and attack you want from an old Precision Bass. There is plenty of fundamental low end, a strong midrange and that direct, slightly woody attack that makes these basses sit so well in a track. There's a reason these are the go-to for so many, and this example is no exception!
All in all, a very appealing player-grade 1964 Fender Precision Bass with a fantastic look and plenty of pre-CBS character.
The bass comes complete with its correct no-logo, orange lined, black Fender hard case.
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At a Glance:
Model: Precision Bass
Finish: Original Sunburst
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood / clay dot inlays
Neck Date: Jan 64
Frets: Refretted (originals retained)
Pickguard: Tortoiseshell Celluloid
Pickup: Bass-side solder eyelet disturbed with some wiring replaced - repair or possible rewind
Electronics: Changed pots and wiring
Nut Width: 43.7mm
Neck Depth: 20.8mm at 1st fret / 25.4mm at 12th fret
Case: Correct no-logo, orange-lined black Fender hard case
Weight: 3.86kg
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.