Fender American Professional Precision Bass®, Rosewood Fingerboard, 3-Color Sunburst

Quick Product Summary

The Fender American Professional Precision Bass® in 3-Color Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard takes one of the most established electric bass designs and refines it around the demands of today's working player.

This classic-looking configuration pairs an alder Precision Bass body finished in 3-Color Sunburst with a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. Underneath the traditional appearance is a thoroughly professional specification, including a V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass pickup, Modified 1963 "C" neck profile, rolled fingerboard edges, 9.5" radius, Narrow Tall frets and a 4-saddle HiMass™ Pro bridge.

The straightforward Master Volume and Master Tone controls keep the instrument immediately intuitive, while Fender's ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers are designed for smooth, consistent adjustment.

A Fender Deluxe Molded Case is included.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	American Professional Precision Bass®
Model Number	0192910700
Finish	3-Color Sunburst
Body	Alder
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Neck Profile	Modified 1963 "C"
Scale Length	34"
Pickup	V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass®
Bridge	4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Country of Origin	USA
Included Case	Deluxe Molded Case
Best For	Gigging, recording, sessions and professional everyday use

What's Included?

✔ Fender American Professional Precision Bass®, 3-Color Sunburst, Rosewood Fingerboard
✔ Fender Deluxe Molded Case
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Why Choose The Fender American Professional Precision Bass?

V-Mod III Precision Bass Pickup

At the centre of this American Professional Precision Bass is Fender's V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass pickup.

The Precision Bass pickup format is known for producing a strong fundamental, clear note definition and the punch required to sit confidently within a full band mix. The V-Mod III version develops that familiar platform for the American Professional series while keeping the control system reassuringly straightforward.

Modified 1963 "C" Neck Profile

The maple neck uses a Modified 1963 "C" profile, combining familiar Precision Bass proportions with modern refinements aimed at players who spend serious time on their instrument.

Rolled fingerboard edges, a 9.5" radius and Narrow Tall frets contribute to a comfortable playing surface, while the sculpted neck heel improves access as you move into the upper register.

Rosewood Fingerboard

A rosewood fingerboard gives this version its classic darker playing surface and works particularly well visually with the 3-Color Sunburst body and tortoiseshell pickguard.

White dot position markers maintain traditional Fender styling while making position reference clear on stage, at rehearsal or in the studio.

HiMass™ Pro Bridge

The 4-saddle HiMass Pro bridge gives each string its own saddle for accurate adjustment and supports both string-through-body and top-load stringing.

It provides a substantial professional bridge platform while retaining the simplicity and serviceability that players expect from a Precision Bass.

Simple Controls That Work

One of the lasting strengths of the Precision Bass is how little stands between the player and the sound.

This model uses:

• Master Volume

• Master Tone

There are no pickup selectors, active EQ menus or additional switching systems to navigate. Plug in, set your level and tone, and concentrate on playing.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

American Professional Precision Bass vs Fender Jazz Bass

The biggest practical difference is the pickup and control layout. A Jazz Bass traditionally gives you two pickups with individual volume controls, making it particularly useful if you enjoy blending different pickup positions.

The Precision Bass uses a single split-coil pickup with Master Volume and Master Tone, offering a more focused and immediate approach. Choose the P Bass if you value simplicity and a strong fundamental bass sound; choose a Jazz Bass if independent pickup blending is a priority.

American Professional Precision Bass vs Vintage-Style Precision Bass

A vintage-focused Precision Bass is generally designed around period-inspired specifications and playing feel.

The American Professional takes the classic P Bass idea in a more modern working-player direction with features such as its 9.5" radius, Narrow Tall frets, rolled fingerboard edges, sculpted neck heel and HiMass Pro bridge.

It's a strong option if you love traditional Precision Bass tone and styling but want contemporary playability.

American Professional Precision Bass vs Active Bass

An active bass normally gives you onboard powered EQ with additional bass, midrange or treble controls.

The American Professional Precision Bass keeps things intentionally simpler. Its traditional control layout is ideal if you prefer to shape your broader sound using your amplifier, pedals, DI or recording equipment rather than carrying an onboard EQ system.

American Professional Precision Bass vs Intermediate Precision Bass

A more affordable Precision Bass can be an excellent choice for rehearsing and gigging, but the American Professional is aimed at players looking for a premium USA-made instrument with a refined neck, upgraded pickup and hardware package, professional appointments and an included Deluxe Molded Case.

For a bassist who already knows the Precision Bass format works for them, this is designed as a serious long-term instrument.

Who Is It For?

The Fender American Professional Precision Bass is particularly well suited to:

• Professional and semi-professional bassists

• Gigging musicians

• Studio and session players

• Precision Bass players ready for a premium upgrade

• Musicians buying their first USA-made Fender

• Players who prefer simple passive-style controls

• Bassists looking for a dependable main instrument

• Players who favour the feel and appearance of a rosewood fingerboard

• Fans of the classic 3-Color Sunburst and tortoiseshell combination

• Dedicated home players investing in a long-term instrument

Its uncomplicated electronics also make it easy to understand, regardless of experience level.

Playing Styles & Applications

The Precision Bass has earned its place in an enormous range of musical settings because its fundamental sound is so easy to integrate into a band or recording.

The American Professional Precision Bass is a strong option for rock, pop, soul, funk, blues, indie, country, punk, R&B, studio recording, live work and general session playing.

Its simple controls can be an advantage in practical situations. Rather than searching through different pickup combinations, you can quickly adjust the tone control to change the amount of top-end definition and leave the rest to your technique, amplifier and signal chain.

Precision Bass vs Jazz Bass – Which Is Right For You?

This is one of the most common questions when choosing a Fender bass.

The Precision Bass is the natural choice if you value a simple control layout, a single split-coil pickup and a direct, authoritative bass sound. There is very little to manage on stage: plug in, set your volume and tone, and play.

A Jazz Bass offers two pickups and independent volume controls, giving you more opportunity to change the pickup balance from the instrument itself. Neither design is universally better. The best choice depends on whether you prefer the focused simplicity of the Precision Bass or the additional pickup-blending options of the Jazz Bass.

3-Color Sunburst, Rosewood & Tortoiseshell – A Classic Fender Combination

This particular version combines a 3-Color Sunburst polyurethane finish, rosewood fingerboard and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard.

The darker rosewood fingerboard complements the outer edge of the Sunburst finish, while the tortoiseshell guard provides a warmer visual contrast than a plain black or white pickguard.

For players who want their professional Fender to retain a strongly traditional appearance, this is one of the most recognisably Fender-inspired combinations available.

Compatibility & Recommended Essentials

The American Professional Precision Bass uses Fender's established 34" long-scale four-string format and is fitted with Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel strings in .045-.105 gauges.

Useful additions include:

• Bass amplifier or bass amp and cabinet

• Quality 1/4" instrument cable

• Comfortable bass strap

• Chromatic tuner

• Spare .045-.105 long-scale bass strings

• Bass stand

• Strap locks if preferred

• Compressor, drive or other bass effects

• DI box or audio interface for recording

A Deluxe Molded Case is already included, so there is no immediate need to budget for a separate hard case.

Looking for advice on choosing the right bass amplifier, strings, pedals or accessories for your Fender Precision Bass? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

The Fender Precision Bass has been central to the electric bass story since the early 1950s, helping establish the fretted solid-body electric bass as a practical alternative to the much larger upright bass.

Its defining combination of manageable dimensions, fretted intonation and straightforward electronics made the design particularly practical for working musicians. Over successive generations, the Precision Bass became one of the most recognisable bass formats in popular music.

The American Professional interpretation develops that familiar concept rather than trying to replace it. Its Modified 1963 "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges, sculpted heel, V-Mod III pickup and HiMass Pro bridge focus on the details today's player interacts with every time the instrument leaves its case.

For this 3-Color Sunburst and rosewood version, Fender combines those modern working-player features with an appearance firmly rooted in the traditional Precision Bass aesthetic.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	American Professional Precision Bass®
Model Number	0192910700
Formatted Model Number	019-2910-700
UPC	885978991808
Product Type	4-String Electric Bass Guitar
Country Of Origin	USA
Orientation	Right-Handed
Finish	3-Color Sunburst
Body Shape	Precision Bass®
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Polyurethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Modified 1963 "C"
Neck Finish	“Super-Natural” Satin Urethane on Back with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Scale Length	34" / 864 mm
Number Of Frets	20
Fret Size	Narrow Tall
Position Inlays	White Dot
Side Dots	White
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.625" / 41.3 mm
Pickup	V-Mod III Split Single-Coil Precision Bass®
Pickup Configuration	S
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching	None
Bridge	4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro – String-Through-Body or Top-Load
Tuning Machines	Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
Control Knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Strings	Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105
Case / Gig Bag	Deluxe Molded Case included

Power Requirements

The Fender American Professional Precision Bass uses a straightforward passive pickup and control system, so no battery is required for normal operation.

Connect it to your bass amplifier, DI box, audio interface or effects setup using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender American Professional Precision Bass in 3-Color Sunburst with Rosewood Fingerboard gets the fundamentals right: a focused P Bass pickup layout, uncomplicated controls and a professional neck and hardware specification designed for regular use.

The V-Mod III split-coil pickup, Modified 1963 "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges and HiMass Pro bridge give experienced players meaningful refinements without taking away the directness that makes a Precision Bass so appealing in the first place.

The 3-Color Sunburst, rosewood and tortoiseshell combination also gives this version an unmistakably traditional Fender appearance.

Best suited for: Gigging, studio and serious players wanting a professional USA-made Precision Bass

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level and intermediate Precision Bass-style instruments

Most commonly paired with: A quality bass amplifier, instrument cable, tuner and comfortable strap

Our tip: If you're choosing between a P Bass and Jazz Bass, don't assume more controls automatically means better. If you want a bass that gets to a strong core sound quickly, the Precision Bass remains difficult to beat

Showroom feedback: The simple volume-and-tone layout lets you concentrate on playing, while the neck and bridge refinements make this feel distinctly more working-player focused than a strictly vintage-spec P Bass.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps customers choose the right instruments and equipment for their playing style, experience and budget.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Decades of experience helping musicians choose the right gear

Whether you're moving up to your first USA-made Fender, changing from a Jazz Bass or adding a professional Precision Bass to an established collection, our team can help you choose the right instrument and complete your setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does a Precision Bass differ from a Jazz Bass?

The biggest difference is the pickup and control system. This Precision Bass has a single split-coil pickup with Master Volume and Master Tone controls. A traditional Jazz Bass uses two single-coil pickups with independent volume controls, allowing you to blend the pickups.

Is the American Professional Precision Bass suitable for recording?

Yes. The straightforward split-coil pickup design gives you a strong core bass sound that is easy to work with in a recording chain, while the tone control provides quick adjustment of the instrument's high-frequency character.

How wide is the neck at the nut?

The nut width is 1.625" / 41.3 mm.

Is the neck particularly vintage feeling?

It uses a Modified 1963 "C" profile, but the 9.5" radius, Narrow Tall frets and rolled fingerboard edges bring modern playing refinements to the design rather than making it a strict vintage reproduction.

Can I use both fingerstyle and a pick?

Yes. The Precision Bass is well suited to fingerstyle and pick playing, and the simple electronics make it easy to adjust the amount of high-frequency attack using the master tone control.

Is it suitable for slap bass?

Yes. A Precision Bass can certainly be used for slap playing. Players wanting more pickup-blending options may also want to compare it with a Jazz Bass, but there is nothing about this model that restricts slap technique.

Can I fit heavier strings for lower tunings?

Yes, but substantial changes in string gauge or tuning can alter neck relief, intonation and nut fit. A professional setup is recommended if you make a significant change from the factory .045-.105 string set.

Can the bridge be top-loaded?

Yes. The HiMass Pro bridge supports both string-through-body and top-load stringing, giving you a choice of string installation.

Does the rosewood fingerboard require maintenance?

Occasional cleaning and appropriate fingerboard conditioning can help keep an unfinished rosewood fingerboard in good condition. Use a product designed for rosewood and avoid excessive oiling.

Is this a good first professional bass?

Yes. If you already know you enjoy the Precision Bass format, the American Professional offers a professional USA-made specification that is well suited to long-term gigging, recording and home use.