Fender Custom Shop 1956 Precision Bass Heavy Relic - Faded Seminole Red

Fender Custom Shop 1956 Precision Bass Heavy Relic - Faded Seminole Red

This 1955 Precision Bass has the kind of presence that makes you stop and take a second look. The Faded Seminole Red finish sits on lightweight ash and features a Heavy Relic treatment that gives it the look and feel of a bass with decades of history behind it. At just 8.6 lbs., it has the comfortable weight and resonance that make a great vintage P-Bass so addictive, with plenty of natural character from the ash body.

The quarter-sawn maple neck is a highlight. It has a comfortable 55 P-Bass Soft “V” profile that fills the hand without feeling bulky, while the medium tint gives it a warm, vintage glow. The 7.25-inch radius and Vintage Upgrade 45085 frets keep the feel firmly rooted in the mid-50s, giving this bass the kind of authentic vintage character you want from a period-correct Precision while still benefiting from Custom Shop craftsmanship.

The hand-wound 55 P-Bass pickup delivers the punch and authority that made the Precision Bass a defining instrument. Notes feel round and focused with a strong fundamental, plenty of growl, and the unmistakable authority of an early P-Bass when you dig in. A single-ply white pickguard completes the classic look, while the FCS Tweed case makes this bass ready to travel from the moment you take it home.

This bass blends authentic 1950s character with Custom Shop refinement and a genuinely convincing Heavy Relic treatment. From its faded Seminole Red finish and lightweight ash body to its Soft “V” maple neck and hand-wound 55 P-Bass pickup, everything about it feels purpose-built to capture the magic of an early Precision Bass while giving you a thoroughly playable instrument for the stage and studio.

Weight: 8.6 lbs