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Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue

$995.00 Price Tier: Standard

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Page last updated Jun 23, 2026

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5.0 (5)

$995.00 9 available Used

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$400

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Introducing the Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue, a tribute to the historic American Fender models. Crafted meticulously by Fender Japan, this model encapsulates the magic of the original while incorporating modern standards. This bass guitar is a nod to the past, yet a stride into the future. It stays true to the Fender legacy, mirroring the aesthetics and technical specifications of the original American models. It features the old-style Fender Japan serial number, a hallmark of the 1982 - 2015 era of Fender Japan production. Whether you're a professional musician or a hobbyist, this bass guitar is sure to elevate your music-making experience.

Key Features:

Precision Bass '51 Reissue model
Classic styling, embodying the aesthetics of original American Fender models
Old-style Fender Japan serial number
Manufactured by Fender Japan, renowned for their precision and craftsmanship
Mirrors the technical specifications of historic American Fender models
Ideal for both professional musicians and hobbyists

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue.

Build quality

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The slab body design can be uncomfortable for extended playing sessions due to its lack of contours.
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Features and functionality

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Early models have a narrow plucking area between the pickup cover and neck, which some find restrictive.
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The single coil pickup on the '51 Precision Bass offers a more aggressive attack than split coil pickups, noticeable especially on the DG strings.
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The quartersawn neck on the Fender Custom Shop model reportedly has no dead spots, offering a unique feel compared to standard models.
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The '51 Precision Bass is favored by some for heavier rock songs, as its sound is more aggressive compared to a Jazz Bass with flatwound strings.
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Players often find pickup covers awkward, leading many to remove them for a more comfortable playing position.
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Value and pricing

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Some enthusiasts suggest alternatives like the American Vintage II series for those seeking similar quality at a lower price point.
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Owners report the '51 Precision Bass maintains a distinct tonal sweetness across genres, from punk (using picks and roundwounds) to country (using fingers and flatwounds).
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4.5 out of 5

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skylinerr

5339

over 5 years ago

Great

90s made in japan 51 reissue very good bass looks just like the one in the image but with both covers on, phenomenal sound great playability.

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Rock Metal

joshua_bails

106

over 10 years ago

One Solid Bass

This was the first instrument I owned and I'm very happy I chose this model. My model is a 2-tone sunburst made in 2006. Recently I went about replacing all of the electronics including the pickup with vintage correct parts; paper in oil capacitors, cloth insulated wire, etc. Listening to music from the era this bass and the wiring configuration would be used, it sounds spot on. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a sharp looking bass with fantastic tone to back it up.

crabcrib

362

over 10 years ago

Great looking, distinctive voice.

Very distinctive bass, snappy sound, chunky feel on the hands. Used by the likes of Deerhunter, Apples in Stereo... Sounds amazing with flat wound strings, for that vintage, sponge under the strings, bomp-bomp-bomp sound. With round wound strings it cuts really sharp. Check out the song 'Nothing Ever Happened' by Deerhunter for a good example of this bass at its best.

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Chris Wolstenholme

Singer, Guitarist

Muse

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This Fender Telecaster Bass is chrome with a red metallic pickguard. It was played on 17/11/19 in Paris during the Helsinki Jam.

Ben Shepherd

Singer, Bassist

Soundgarden

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Ben Shepherd has been confirmed to use the Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue since the Soundgarden reunion tour. This instrument was modified with a Badass bridge and a Jazz neck pickup replacing the original single coil pickup, as evidenced by an image on Equipboard.

Lou Barlow

Singer, Guitarist

Dinosaur Jr

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In this picture you can see Lou playing a 1951 P-Bass reissue with a sunburst finish

Paul McGuigan

Bassist

Oasis

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Guigsy is playing the first revision of the Fender Precision Bass on plenty occasions either Live and in official Oasis music videos. It is probably a 50s to 52 model.

Ian Martin Allison

Bassist, Composer

Soul Asylum

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In this Youtube video Ians plays through 10 different basses for the concept "10 classic basses you need to play before you die". The first one is his blonde 51 Fender Precision Bass (not sure if this is a reissue or not..) with maple fretboard, black pickguard and stringed with flats.

Peter Denton

Bassist

The Kooks

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In this picture you can see Peter playing a Fender Precision Bass 1951 reissue on stage

Josh Fauver

Bassist

Deerhunter

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Photographed playing his Fender 51 P-Bass reissue at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2010.

Justin Bivona

Bassist

Sugar Ray

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Justin Bivona plays a custom Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue, as seen in a live performance photo on Thepier.

Jeff Haley

Bassist

Wild Nothing

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In the live KEXP performance of "Golden Haze," Jeff Haley plays a Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue. He has been using this model since at least 2011, although it's unclear whether he uses the reissue or a vintage version.

Cris Kirkwood

Bassist

Meat Puppets

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In an interview with Premier Guitar, Cris Kirkwood is pictured using a Fender Precision Bass '51 Reissue, highlighting his preference for this iconic instrument.