Precision 51 bass2/15/2023 ![]() So to be authentic, I needed to find the U-shape neck, and also the distinctive “telecaster” style head stock. These first electric basses were meant to replicate the sound of the upright in a more portable package, thus the shape of the neck is more like that of an upright. The original Fenders had a U-shaped neck, more affectionately known as the “baseball bat”. The neck was not so easy to come by though. I bought the pickup, a Lindy Fralin 51 P-Bass, from Best Bass Gear, and the pick guard, tuners and miscellaneous electronics from I also bought a couple of bone nut blanks locally and shaped them myself. It was already finished and routed, so it was an easy place to start. I bought the ash body, which is a mid-1990’s (I think) Japanese made Fender reissue, on eBay. I wanted the look and feel of the original, but with modern pickups, electronics and tuners for an everyday, gigging bass. While the originals are collector’s items and the reissues are not typically true to the original specifications, I decided I would build my own. I have always loved the look of the first Fender Precision basses, from 1951 through 1956. Some things about old designs are good enough to replicate, and the ’51 P is definitely one of them. See the business listing for this bass builder here ![]()
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