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Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special - 3-Color Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard

4-string Electric Bass with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Vintage Sunburst
Item ID: PBassDASM3CS

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P/J Pickups, Active EQ, and Endless Tonal Choices

The Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special churns out classic tones, modern sounds, and everything in between, by virtue of its 3-band active EQ with active/passive switch. Dial in powerful Precision Bass thump or growling Jazz Bass mids with this bass guitar's P-style Vintage Split single-coil neck pickup and dual-coil ceramic Noiseless J-style bridge pickup. A pan pot allows for precision blending of the pickups. The Deluxe Active P Bass Special's comfortable C-shaped neck is a delight to play, and its HiMass bridge yields excellent resonance and sustain. The Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special is great for just about any style of music.

Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special at a Glance:
  • Familiar tones with a twist
  • C-shaped neck plays fast and smooth
Familiar tones with a twist

Onboard the Deluxe Active P Bass Special is a duo of Fender single-coil pickups. A Vintage Split single-coil bass pickup in the neck and a dual-coil ceramic Noiseless J-style pickup with nickel-plated pole pieces in the bridge deliver the familiar Precision Bass punch and growl with more sonic options. But the Noiseless circuitry eliminates unwanted signal noise and hum, making the bass ideal for live performance and recording. The 3-band active preamp adds wide-ranging tonal control with a switch to go passive if you so choose. And the alder and maple construction with a maple fingerboard is a tried-and-true combination that has proven itself over decades.

C-shaped neck plays fast and smooth

Fender Precision Basses have been known for their thick, sustaining neck profiles since their introduction. Their chunkier feel has made them a favorite among thousands of bassists worldwide. The Deluxe Active P Bass Special continues the tradition with a comfortable maple C-shaped neck, 1.5" synthetic bone nut, and fast-playing 12"-radius fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets. The bassists here at Sweetwater love the well-broken-in feel of this neck.

Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special Features:
  • Precision Bass with P/J pickups and active EQ
  • Vintage Split single-coil P-style pickup in the neck
  • Dual-coil ceramic Noiseless J-style bridge pickup with nickel-plated pole pieces
  • Active 3-band EQ opens up your tonal options
  • An active/passive switch accesses both vintage and modern voices
  • Comfortable C-shaped neck is a delight to play
  • HiMass bridge yields excellent resonance and sustain
The Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special delivers classic design and powerful, flexible tone!

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