FenderVintage Precision Bass (pre-1985)
Original US Precision Basss made before 1985, the CBS and pre-CBS eras.
- Bass guitartype
- USAmade in
- 1951–1984made
- 22listings now
Used, any case£3,081from £1,397 · 18 listings
Used, hard case–6 listings, too few to say
Used, gig bag–1 listing, too few to say
Case not stated£2,863from £1,639 · 11 listings
New / unplayed–none listed now
Updated 26 min ago · how we price
Price history
eBay UK · median Buy It Now asking price
Used (all)With hard caseNew
22 listings
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Fender Precision Bass with Rosewood Fretboard 1970 - 1983 - Sunburst Gravesend
Case not stated
1983 USASunburstPrivate seller 1d 3h · 1 bid joswatm61 · 100% · 5 feedback- Low seller feedback
£1,006 incl. £30 delivery Current bid -
Fender Precision Bass Guitar 1976 Mocha with Hard Case Eastbourne
Hard case
Hard case1976 USAPrivate seller pef2807 · 100% · 253 feedback£1,397 incl. £14 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1977 Fender Precision Bass USA Olympic White Vintage Maple Neck S7 Prenton
Case not stated
1977 USACream / vintage whitePrivate sellerBest Offer cgej28 · 100% · 463 feedback£1,639 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
fender precision bass guitar 1975 Nottingham
Case not stated
1975 USAPrivate seller 1d 1h · 0 bids slittlewood · 100% · 306 feedback£1,652 incl. £14 delivery Current bid -
Fender precision Fretless Bass 1972 Cambridge
No case
No case*1972 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer 4d 3h · 0 bids paul161061 · 100% · 10 feedback£1,695 postage not shown Current bid -
Fender Precision P Bass 1978 4-String Natural Ash, Maple Neck, Hard Case Newark
Hard case
Hard case1978 USANatural / woodPrivate sellerBest Offer 5961raven · 100% · 293 feedback£1,945 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1979 Precision Bass Used Bass Guitar 1979 Derby
Hard case
Hard case*1979 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer 3d 6h · 0 bids vibron34 · 100% · 2,929 feedback£2,037 postage not shown Current bid -
Trades 1983 Fender P Bass Precision Bass Electric Bass Guitar Port Talbot
Case not stated
1983 USAShop / dealer undertakerpt · 100% · 835 feedback£2,095 incl. £100 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1982 USA Fender Precision Bass - International Series Sienna Sunburst Brighton
Case not stated
1982 USASunburstPrivate sellerBest Offer stephenson3430 · 100% · 400 feedback£2,420 incl. £20 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Precision Bass Special (USA 1982) + Case. RARE (SEE FULL DESCRIPTION) Battle
Hard case
Hard case1982 USAPrivate seller tony_n · 100% · 2,392 feedback£2,812 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Precision Bass Special (USA 1982) + Case. RARE (REFER FULL DESCRIPTION) Battle
Hard case
Hard case1982 USAPrivate seller tony_n · 100% · 2,392 feedback£2,812 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored
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1976 Fender Precision Bass Serial Number 7653144 Presteigne
Case not stated
1976 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer lascarvistan69 · 100% · 280 feedback£2,863 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender USA Precision Special 1982 Arctic White UK
Case not stated
1982 USAWhiteShop / dealer rockstockstores1 · 100% · 193 feedback£3,300 free delivery Mixed models, not scored
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Fender precision bass 1976, Candy apple red body, Maple neck. Windsor
Case not stated
1976 USARedPrivate sellerBest Offer kk71eamo · 0% · 44 feedback- Low seller feedback
£3,322 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1976 USA Fender Precision Bass Taunton
Case not stated
1976 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer eugia52 · 100% · 2,118 feedback£4,952 incl. £165 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Pre CBS 1963 Fender Precision Bass Stowmarket
Case not stated
1963 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer 1963sutton · 100% · 1,095 feedback£5,337 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1968 Fender USA Precision Bass.Renowned Owner Original Case,- Super Cool Uckfield
Hard case
Hard case1968 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer albiehotgtr · 90% · 2,206 feedback- Low seller feedback
£5,887 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
1964 Fender Precision Bass in Fiesta Red (Refin) Pershore
Hard case
Hard case*1964 USARedModifiedShop / dealerBest Offer fatbottomguitars · 93.3% · 62 feedback- Low seller feedback
£6,549 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
1958 Fender Precision Bass Coventry
Case not stated
1958 USAPrivate seller funky-attic · 0% · 117 feedback- Low seller feedback
£7,687 incl. £200 delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1963 Precision Bass, Sunburst with Gig Bag (Pre-Owned) Bournemouth
Gig bag
Gig bag1963 USASunburstShop / dealer absolutemusicsolutions · 100% · 88,694 feedback£7,700 free delivery Mixed models, not scored -
Fender 1961 Precision Bass 1 careful owner since 1975 Full history by request London
Case not stated
1975 USAPrivate sellerBest Offer cleanervinyl · 100% · 958 feedback£13,037 postage not shown Mixed models, not scored -
Fender Precision Bass 1962 - Beatles/Stones support act owned Warrington
Case not stated
1962 USAShop / dealerBest Offer waxmusicalltd · 100% · 121 feedback£15,700 free delivery Mixed models, not scored
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Before you buy a used Vintage Precision Bass (pre-1985)
- 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 Vintage Precision Bass (pre-1985) worth?
Based on today's eBay UK Buy It Now listings, a used Fender Vintage Precision Bass (pre-1985) typically costs £3,081, including postage, across 18 listings from £1,397. 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 Vintage Precision Bass (pre-1985)?
Original US Precision Basss made before 1985, the CBS and pre-CBS eras. Made in USA. Made 1951–1984.
Which years of the Vintage Precision Bass (pre-1985) are for sale?
Today's listings that give a year run from 1958 to 1983. Use "Newest year" or "Oldest year" in the sort to find a particular era.
Is it safe to buy a used Vintage Precision Bass (pre-1985) 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.
