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Fender Precision Bass "S9" USA Natural with Hard Case

This is a Fender Precision bass with a "S9" serial number. One of the last to made at the Fullerton factory. The "S9" designation were used on basses made from 1978 to 1982. This particular bass actually dates from 1981. These basses are typically advertised as "1978 or 1979" but the true age is only revealed after taking it apart. The neck pocket has the matching serial number sticker on it and the pots and pick-ups date it to 1981.

This bass was bought by its one and only owner new, and then played infrequently over the next 31 years. It is totally 100% original, unmessed with and a very nice bass. The pick-ups are particularly powerful and tone is especially satisfying.

It has been set up with a straight neck and low action, and fitted with a set of new Rotosound strings. It comes in its tatty but solid original (non Fender) hard case with all hinges, handle and catches sound. It has the original chrome bridge cover, too.

The body is Ash and has mellowed to a lovely colour. Yes, it is quite heavy but you don't get any head stock dive with this one.

It plays very well with the usual punch you would expect from a vintage Precision, and is in very nice condition - just a couple of small chips, a couple of wear marks, but overall very nice.