This 1965 Fender Precision Bass is the crown jewel of Norman’s personal stash at Norman’s Rare Guitars—an instrument chosen not just for its rarity, but for its soul. Resonant, effortless, and vibrantly alive, it carries the unmistakable thump and warmth that defined an era. Its sunburst finish has aged with dignity, and every note blooms with vintage authority. Lightweight, perfectly balanced, and exceptionally responsive, it represents the finest example of a mid-’60s Precision you could hope to find. For collectors, players, and true tone obsessives, this bass is the definition of the best of the best.
A 1965 Fender Precision Bass in Olympic White was made in 1965 by Fender and typically features a comfort-contoured alder body, a split-coil pickup, a tortoise pickguard, and a rosewood fretboard with pearloid dots. This specific model is identified by its L series serial number and reflects a transitional period for Fender under CBS ownership, which marked shifts toward mass-production.
This bass comes with the original hardshell case , original reverse tuning machines, original bridge, original frets, all original electronics, 1965 pots, original frets, alder body, maple neck, rosewood neck, 5AUG65C original split coil gray bobbin pickups, fingerboard radius 7 1/4", weight 8.886 lbs, Amazing condition!!!
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