FenderAmerican Standard Precision Bass
The US workhorse Precision Bass for three decades, the most common US P Bass on the used market.
- Bass guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1986–2016made
- 4listings now
· 31% below typical
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Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
4 listings
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Fender American Standard Precision Bass 1997 Olympic White Norwich
Hard case
Hard case*1997 USACream / vintage whitePrivate seller sophiex1989 · 100% · 250 feedback£800 free delivery 31% below typical -
Fender American Standard Precision Bass 1996 USA Crimson Burst Hard Case OHSC Benfleet
Hard case
Hard case1996 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer chamb4737 · 100% · 322 feedback£1,150 postage not shown About typical -
Fender American Series Precision Bass White Blonde Tort guard and Rosewood 1999 London
Case not stated
1999 USACream / vintage whitePrivate sellerBest Offer rze99 · 100% · 458 feedback£1,159 incl. £30 delivery About typical -
Fender American Standard Precision Bass Fretless Sunburst (1998) With Hard Case Chippenham
Hard case
Hard case1998 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer the-lost-toys · 99.8% · 846 feedback£1,652 incl. £14 delivery 43% above typical
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Before you buy a used American Standard Precision Bass
- Check the serial number and the neck date. Ask for a photo of the serial (on the headstock or neck plate) and match it to the year the seller gives. Fender necks and bodies are usually dated where they join; a mismatch can mean replaced parts.
- Look at the frets. Grooves under the strings on the first few frets mean a fret dress or refret soon, which costs £100–£350. Listings that say "set up" or "refret" are tagged above.
- Ask what's been changed. Swapped pickups, tuners or bridges are common and fine to play, but a stock guitar holds its value better. Tick "Stock (not modified)" to hide the guitars whose title says they're upgraded.
- Be wary of a price far below typical. Fakes (especially of Gibson, Martin and Fender Custom Shop) and scams are priced well under the going rate to look like a bargain. We flag anything 35%+ under similar listings and never count it as a deal. Our fake guitar checklist has more.
- Think about postage. A guitar needs a proper box and careful packing. Many sellers offer collection only: the location is shown on every listing.
- Pay through eBay. eBay's Money Back Guarantee only covers you if you pay through eBay. Never pay by bank transfer outside it, however good the deal.
Questions
How much is a used American Standard Precision Bass worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender American Standard Precision Bass typically costs £1,154, including postage, across 4 listings from £800. These are asking prices, so a guitar can sell for less, especially with Best Offer. Year, condition, finish and any upgrades all move the price.
What is the American Standard Precision Bass?
The US workhorse Precision Bass for three decades, the most common US P Bass on the used market. Made in USA. Made 1986–2016.
Is it safe to buy a used American Standard Precision Bass on eBay?
It can be. Pay through eBay so the Money Back Guarantee covers you, buy from sellers with a long, positive feedback record and ask for photos of the serial number, the neck and the frets. We flag new and low-feedback sellers, and warn about prices far below typical, which is where most fakes and scams sit.
