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The Fender P Bass is one of the finest musician instruments ever made.  If you can afford a vintage model P Bass, get it, hold on to it and take care of it.  These fine instruments will always have value.  

 

If you can only afford the American deluxe model or even a Mexican model, you are still making a fine purchase.  It is called the King Of Basses for a reason.

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Features:

  • Includes deluxe Gig Bag
  • Pj pickup configuration
  • Split-coil precision bass middle pickup 
  • Vintage noiseless jazz bass bridge pickup
  • Three-band EQ 
  • Active/passive switch
  • 4-Saddle HI Mass Bridge
  • 4-Bolt asymmetrical neck plate

 

The Fender P Bass are known as the King of Basses and for good reason.  James Jamerson made the Fender P Bass famous on songs like My Girl.  The opening bass riff is so recognizable that musicians and non musicians alike can pick it out within the first three notes.

 

The P Bass is a collectors item and the vintage models can be extremely expensive.  Fortunately there are multiple versions made now, including the Fender American Standard Series P Bass, which is also an exceptional model and available for a fraction of the price.

 

In the Fender American Standard Series there is the Fender American Professional Precision Bass and the Fender American Performer Precision Bass.  

 

There are also Ultra and Deluxe models.  

 

10 Expert Score

These absolutely deserve their reputation as the King of Basses.  My first bass was a 70’s Precision that I got from my Uncle John – a beautiful instrument.  But, probably because I was eleven years old, I was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer size of the neck.  Now of course, I wish I’d held on to it.

You simply cannot go wrong with a Fender P-Bass.  Old ones are sought after, but the American Standard series is just as good in my experience.  And you can take satisfaction from knowing that James Jamerson smiles down from heaven every time you thump around.

Sound
10
Build
9.9
Look
10
PROS
  • One of the most signature sounding bass guitars in all of popular music
  • The tone is deep and powerful and can move music and people
  • Truly a professional instrument for professional bass players with models that beginners and intermediate players can afford
CONS
  • It’s a big and heavy bass. Not ideal for travel and can be too big for kids

Price history for Epiphone Limited Edition EJ-160E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
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  • $649.90 - October 26, 2023
  • $588.75 - October 24, 2023
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  • $649.90 - August 12, 2023
  • $588.75 - August 12, 2023
  • $649.90 - July 21, 2023
Since: April 30, 2023
  • Highest Price: $649.90 - April 30, 2023
  • Lowest Price: $588.75 - April 30, 2023