Used Fender Precision Bass

🇺🇸Fender1951–presentStill in productionAlso known as: P Bass, P-Bass, Fender P Bass
For sale now:7970 listings
Price range:$100–$37,509
Most common:good

About the Fender Precision Bass

The Fender Precision Bass was the first commercially successful electric bass guitar, and it fundamentally changed popular music when it appeared in 1951. Before the P Bass, bassists were stuck with upright basses that couldn't be heard over a loud band without a microphone. The split-coil pickup (introduced in 1957) gives the P Bass its distinctive deep, punchy tone that sits perfectly in a mix without a lot of effort. There is always a P Bass available on the used market — they're among the most commonly traded instruments.

Body Style

Solid body, offset contour

Tone Character

Deep, punchy, warm; the definitive "bass guitar" tone

Notable Players

James Jamerson, Steve Harris, Duck Dunn, Carol Kaye

Buying Guide

  • 1The neck profile changed significantly over the decades. 1950s "baseball bat" necks are very different from modern C-shape profiles. Try before you buy if neck feel matters to you.
  • 2MIM (Player series) P Basses are some of the best values in used bass guitars. They use the same body woods and similar electronics to American models.
  • 3Check the truss rod nut — some 1970s P Basses used a bullet truss rod that can be tricky to adjust. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know about.

Typical Used Price Range

$250–$2,000based on recent market data

Prices vary based on year, condition, modifications, and seller. This range represents the majority of used listings we track across multiple marketplaces.

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