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No it's not Candy Apple Red, this 1963 Fender Precision Bass features a very rare red sparkle factory finish. The bass is all original and comes complete with the chromed pickup and bridge covers that most players used to unscrew and lose, plus the original Tolex hard case.
Fender sparkle finishes are considered very rare, with a few appearing in the early 1960s. We have previously looked at a Duo Sonic and a Music Master (supposedly from 1959) with similar finishes. However, this silver-sparkle 1963 Jaguar was of course a re-finish.
As I already mentioned, the original Fender sparkle finishes are very rare, so you may not be surprised to learn that this red sparkle 1963 Fender Precision Bass is currently listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $15,000.
G L Wilson
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1963 Fender Precision Bass with rare original factory red sparkle finish
guitarz.blogspot.com:
Fender sparkle finishes are considered very rare, with a few appearing in the early 1960s. We have previously looked at a Duo Sonic and a Music Master (supposedly from 1959) with similar finishes. However, this silver-sparkle 1963 Jaguar was of course a re-finish.
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Please read our photo and content policy.
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