Fender Precision Bass Guitar 1965

by Jack
(Southern Illinois)

I have a Fender Precision Bass Guitar that I purchased brand new in the late 1960's. It is all original, in excellent condition. It is the Sunburst design with original case. At the junction of the neck and body there is a brass plate with the number 100257. I am trying to get an approx. value for the bass.
Thanks!

ANSWER

Hi, Jack--

the serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in 1965.

Here is the General Info:

PRECISION BASS (U.S. MFG. 1951-1981)

- offset double cutaway ash body, bolt-on maple neck, 20-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, four-on-one-side tuners, strings-through bridge, chrome bridge cover, black or white pickguard, single coil exposed pickup with cover, two knobs (v, tone) mounted on a metal plate, chrome hardware, available in Blonde (1951-1981), 2-Color Sunburst (1954-1959), 3-Color Sunburst (mid-1958-1981), or Custom Color finishes (1956-1981), mfg. 1951-1981.

The Pricing Info:

1965
Mint $6,500
Exc.+ $5,250
Exc. $4,250
Avg.+ $3,250
Avg. $2,600
General $2,125

Lynne