The Fender Player II Modified Active Precision Bass in Harvest Green Metallic takes the familiar P Bass platform and significantly expands its tonal capabilities with a P/J pickup configuration, 18-volt active preamp, 3-band EQ and switchable active/passive operation.

A Player II Modified Precision Bass pickup provides the powerful fundamental and midrange punch associated with a traditional P Bass, while the Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickup adds extra definition, growl and articulation. A pan control allows the two pickups to be blended continuously, making this far more versatile than a conventional single-pickup Precision Bass.

This version combines an alder body with a rosewood fingerboard, Modern “C” maple neck, rolled fingerboard edges, 20 medium-jumbo frets and a Fender HiMass bridge.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

No case or gigbag is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	Fender
Series	Player II Modified
Model	Active Precision Bass
Finish	Harvest Green Metallic
Type	4-String Electric Bass
Body	Alder
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	34"
Pickups	Player II Modified P Bass + Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass
Electronics	Active / Passive
Active EQ	3-Band
Preamp	18V
Bridge	Fender HiMass
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Included	Bass Only – No Case
Main Appeal	P Bass punch with Jazz Bass definition and active EQ
Best For	Rock, funk, pop, soul, metal, indie and professional all-round use

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This Fender Player II Modified Active Precision Bass is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the bass shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and ready for regular rehearsal, recording and live use.

What's Included?

✔ Fender Player II Modified Active Precision Bass Harvest Green Metallic

✘ No Case Included
✘ No Gigbag Included
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

• Very Good overall condition
• Cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with careful ownership
• Harvest Green Metallic finish
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Active/passive electronics
• No case or gigbag included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned Fender bass has been checked for general operation and playability.

Assessment includes:

• Precision Bass pickup operation
• Noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickup operation
• Pickup pan control
• Master volume
• Passive tone function
• Active/passive switching
• Treble EQ
• Midrange EQ
• Bass EQ
• Output jack
• Battery-powered active circuit
• Neck condition
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Frets
• TUSQ nut
• Tapered-shaft tuning machines
• HiMass bridge
• Saddles
• General hardware
• Overall playability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned bass guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Active electronics
• Passive electronics
• Bridge adjustment
• Hardware
• General playing feel

Minor setup movement can naturally occur during transport as wooden instruments respond to changes in temperature and humidity.

What Makes The Fender Player II Modified Active Precision Bass Special?

The Player II Modified Active Precision Bass takes the core character of a Precision Bass and adds substantially more control without losing the fundamental simplicity that makes the P Bass so useful.

Its combination of a Player II Modified Precision Bass pickup and Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickup provides both the thick, authoritative sound of a split-coil P pickup and the additional attack and definition of a bridge-position Jazz Bass pickup.

The switchable 18V active preamp with 3-band EQ then allows bass, middle and treble frequencies to be shaped directly from the instrument, while passive operation means the bass can still deliver a more traditional response when desired.

Key Features & Benefits

Player II Modified Precision Bass Pickup

The main split-coil pickup provides the essential foundation of the instrument.

Expect:

• Strong low-end fundamentals
• Punchy midrange
• Full fingerstyle tones
• Excellent pick response
• Classic rock and soul character
• A sound that sits naturally within a band mix

It provides the familiar authority players expect from a Precision Bass while working seamlessly with the additional Jazz Bass bridge pickup.

Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup

The bridge position uses a Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass pickup.

Adding the bridge pickup brings:

• Additional upper-mid definition
• More attack
• Tighter note articulation
• Extra growl
• Greater tonal flexibility

The Noiseless design is especially useful when blending in sharper bridge-pickup sounds without introducing the level of electrical hum associated with some conventional single coils.

Pickup Pan Control

Rather than using a simple pickup selector, the Player II Modified bass uses a pan control.

This allows you to move continuously between:

• Precision Bass pickup
• A blend of both pickups
• Jazz Bass bridge pickup

Intermediate settings allow much finer tonal adjustment than fixed switching.

18V Active Preamp

The onboard active system operates at 18 volts, providing plenty of headroom for clean EQ adjustment.

The 3-band EQ provides independent:

• Treble boost/cut
• Midrange boost/cut
• Bass boost/cut

This makes it possible to adapt the bass quickly for different amplifiers, stages, recordings and musical styles.

Active Mode

Active mode provides access to the full onboard 3-band EQ.

It is especially useful for:

• Adding bass weight
• Tightening low frequencies
• Increasing midrange presence
• Creating brighter slap tones
• Adjusting the bass to a room or amplifier
• Driving effects and recording equipment with a strong signal

Passive Mode

The active/passive mini toggle allows the bass to operate without the active EQ section.

This provides a more traditional response and gives players the option of using the instrument much like a conventional passive P/J bass.

The dedicated passive tone control provides additional high-frequency shaping.

Modern “C” Maple Neck

The maple neck uses Fender's comfortable Modern “C” profile.

It is designed for an approachable feel across a wide range of techniques including:

• Fingerstyle
• Pick playing
• Slap
• Fast position changes
• Chordal bass work

Rolled Rosewood Fingerboard Edges

The rosewood fingerboard features rolled edges, creating a smoother transition between the fingerboard and neck.

This gives the neck a more played-in feel and reduces the sharper edge sometimes found on brand-new instruments.

9.5" Fingerboard Radius

The 9.5" radius is a familiar modern Fender specification, providing a comfortable surface for general bass playing.

20 Medium-Jumbo Frets

Twenty medium-jumbo frets provide a substantial and comfortable fretting surface without dramatically changing the traditional Precision Bass layout.

1.625" TUSQ Nut

The 1.625" / 41.3mm nut width sits between the traditionally broader P Bass neck and the particularly narrow feel associated with many Jazz Basses.

The Graph Tech TUSQ nut provides a consistent string-contact point and contributes to stable tuning.

Fender HiMass Bridge

A substantial 4-saddle Fender HiMass bridge is fitted.

Its increased mass provides a solid platform for the strings and allows accurate adjustment of:

• Action
• Intonation
• String height

The chrome-plated zinc saddles sit securely within the bridge structure for stable adjustment.

Tapered-Shaft Open-Gear Tuners

The tapered tuning-machine shafts are designed to encourage the string windings downwards towards the headstock face.

This creates a stronger break angle across the nut and helps contribute to stable string positioning.

Harvest Green Metallic Finish

Harvest Green Metallic gives the Player II Modified bass a distinctive contemporary appearance without moving too far away from traditional Fender styling.

On the rosewood-fingerboard version, the combination of:

• Harvest Green Metallic body
• Dark rosewood fingerboard
• Black pickup covers
• Black/white/black pickguard
• Nickel/chrome hardware

creates a particularly cohesive modern look.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Player II Modified Active Precision Bass vs Standard Player II Precision Bass

A standard Precision Bass centres around the traditional single split-coil pickup and passive volume/tone controls.

The Player II Modified adds:

• Jazz Bass bridge pickup
• Pickup pan control
• 18V active preamp
• 3-band EQ
• Active/passive switching
• HiMass bridge
• TUSQ nut
• Upgraded tuning machines

It is therefore considerably more versatile while retaining the fundamental P Bass platform.

Player II Modified P Bass vs Jazz Bass

A traditional Jazz Bass uses two single-coil-style pickups and a narrower-neck feel.

The Player II Modified combines a strong Precision pickup foundation with the extra definition of a Jazz bridge pickup, making it a useful compromise for players who enjoy aspects of both designs.

Active vs Passive Bass

A passive bass provides straightforward controls and a direct pickup response.

An active bass adds powered EQ that can boost as well as cut frequencies.

Because the Player II Modified offers both active and passive modes, it does not force the player to choose permanently between those approaches.

Who Is It For?

Working bassists – Active/passive operation and flexible EQ make it easy to adapt between different gigs.

Rock players – The Precision pickup provides plenty of weight and punch.

Funk bassists – Blending in the Jazz bridge pickup and boosting upper frequencies can produce more articulate slap and fingerstyle sounds.

Studio musicians – The P/J pickup configuration and onboard EQ offer a wide range of recording tones from one instrument.

Pop players – Strong fundamental notes and excellent control over EQ make it easy to fit into dense arrangements.

Players who normally use a P Bass but want more flexibility – The Modified version retains the basic P Bass feel while dramatically expanding its sound palette.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Rock
• Classic rock
• Funk
• Soul
• R&B
• Pop
• Indie
• Alternative
• Metal
• Punk
• Blues
• Country
• Disco
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Fingerstyle
• Pick playing
• Slap bass

Why Choose A P/J Pickup Configuration?

A P/J bass combines two of the most established Fender bass pickup formats.

The Precision pickup provides the thick, punchy foundation that works almost everywhere, while the Jazz bridge pickup provides extra bite and definition.

With a pan control, the player can decide exactly how much of each character is present.

That makes the format particularly useful for players who need one bass to cover a broad range of musical situations.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	4-String Electric Bass
Brand	Fender
Series	Player II Modified
Model	Active Precision Bass
Finish	Harvest Green Metallic
Body Shape	Precision Bass
Body Material	Alder
Body Finish	Gloss Polyester
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Construction	4-Bolt Standard
Neck Profile	Modern “C”
Neck Finish	Satin Urethane
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Fingerboard Edges	Rolled
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241mm
Scale Length	34" / 864mm
Number of Frets	20
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	TUSQ
Nut Width	1.625" / 41.3mm
Position Inlays	White Dot
Pickup Configuration	P/J
Precision Pickup	Player II Modified Precision Bass
Bridge Pickup	Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass
Electronics	Active / Passive
Preamp	18V Active
EQ	3-Band Bass / Mid / Treble Boost-Cut
Pickup Selection	Pan Pot
Master Volume	Yes
Passive Tone	Yes
Active/Passive Switching	Mini Toggle
Bridge	Fender HiMass 4-Saddle
Saddles	Chrome-Plated Zinc
Tuning Machines	Tapered-Shaft Open-Gear
Pickguard	3-Ply Black / White / Black
Pickup Covers	Black
Hardware Finish	Nickel / Chrome
Included	No Case or Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Control Layout

The Player II Modified Active Precision Bass provides a particularly comprehensive control system.

Master Volume

Controls the overall output level.

Pickup Pan

Blends between the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass pickups.

Treble EQ

Boosts or cuts upper frequencies in active operation.

Midrange EQ

Adjusts the mid frequencies that strongly influence how clearly the bass cuts through a band mix.

Bass EQ

Boosts or cuts low-frequency content.

Passive Tone

Provides traditional passive high-frequency roll-off.

Active / Passive Mini Toggle

Switches between the powered preamp and passive operation.

Power Requirements

The Player II Modified Active Precision Bass uses an 18-volt active preamp.

Battery power is required for active operation.

Passive mode allows the instrument to continue operating without the active EQ section.

No external power supply is required or included.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender Player II Modified Active Precision Bass in Harvest Green Metallic is an excellent option for players who love the fundamental authority of a P Bass but need considerably more flexibility.

The combination of a Player II Modified Precision pickup, Noiseless Jazz bridge pickup and continuously variable pan control already expands the traditional P Bass formula significantly. Adding an 18V active preamp, 3-band EQ and switchable passive mode makes it capable of covering an exceptionally broad range of bass sounds.

The rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges, Modern “C” neck, TUSQ nut, tapered-shaft tuners and HiMass bridge also give it a strong performance-focused specification.

Presented in Very Good Condition, this is a particularly capable pre-owned bass for working musicians, recording players or anyone wanting one Fender capable of covering both traditional and modern sounds.

No case or gigbag is included.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can provide access to highly specified instruments at strong value while allowing you to purchase the individual bass shown.

Every pre-owned bass at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed so its condition, operation and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

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Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What condition is this Fender Player II Modified Precision Bass in?

It is presented in Very Good Condition, meaning it shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional.

What finish is it?

It is finished in Harvest Green Metallic.

Does it have a rosewood fingerboard?

Yes. This version uses a rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges.

What is the body made from?

It has an alder body.

Is this an active bass?

Yes. It has an 18V active preamp with 3-band EQ.

Can it also be used passively?

Yes. An active/passive mini toggle allows the powered preamp to be bypassed.

What pickups does it have?

It combines a Player II Modified Precision Bass pickup with a Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickup.

Why does it have a Jazz Bass pickup?

The bridge pickup adds extra definition, growl and articulation beyond the conventional Precision Bass sound.

How are the pickups selected?

A pan control continuously blends between the two pickups rather than using fixed switch positions.

What EQ controls does it have?

Active mode provides bass, midrange and treble boost/cut.

Does passive mode still have a tone control?

Yes. The instrument includes a passive tone control.

What is the neck profile?

It uses Fender's comfortable Modern “C” profile.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It has a 9.5" radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses the traditional Fender bass 34" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 20 medium-jumbo frets.

What is the nut width?

The TUSQ nut measures 1.625" / 41.3mm.

What bridge does it have?

It uses a 4-saddle Fender HiMass bridge with chrome-plated zinc saddles.

What tuners are fitted?

It uses tapered-shaft open-gear tuning machines.

Is it suitable for slap bass?

Yes. The Jazz bridge pickup and active treble/mid EQ provide plenty of clarity for slap playing.

Is it suitable for rock?

Yes. The Precision pickup gives it the strong fundamental and midrange punch that works particularly well in rock mixes.

Does it require batteries?

Battery power is required to operate the 18V active preamp.

Can it still work if the active circuit is not being used?

Yes. The bass provides passive operation through its active/passive switch.

Does it come with a case?

No. No case or gigbag is included.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the Harvest Green Metallic finish and individual condition or hear the different pickup blends and active/passive modes before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another bass against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of basses, guitars and other musical equipment.