This 1957 Precision Bass is one of those instruments that is an instant attention grabber in many ways. First off, it's incredibly lightweight, coming in at just a tick over 8lbs on our scale. Second, it's got a very sleek and old Black refinish on the body that just oozes vibe.
This is far from a museum piece, but checks all the boxes as the perfect vintage player. It's got an amazing playing neck that's been expertly refretted along with a replaced nut, and shows a pencil date on the neck heel of '6-57', making it a June 1957 build at the earliest. All of the hardware with the exception of the strap buttons is original, including the rarely seen '-' neck plate serial number. The original pickup was carefully rewound and sounds incredible, with a woody, warm, and powerful response that has a distinct richness these early Precisions are known for.
If you're all about capturing the ultimate vintage experience and don't need an all-original example, you're not likely to find many 50s Precision Basses that offer the level of performance and feel as this '57 does. A remarkable instrument through and through that has left a major mark on our bass inventory here at TME.