Offered here is a stunning example of a 1963 Fender Precision Bass, a model that represents one of the most iconic periods in Fender’s golden age. This particular instrument is in very well-preserved original condition, featuring a beautifully aged three-tone sunburst. It’s a rare find—both a collector’s piece and a phenomenal player.
 
By 1963, the Precision Bass had already become the industry standard, nearly a decade after its groundbreaking debut in 1951. Leo Fender’s design was revolutionary: the first mass-produced solid-body electric bass, offering pitch stability, amplification, and portability that transformed popular music.
 
Over the years, the model evolved through subtle refinements—rounded body contours, split-coil pickups, and the introduction of rosewood fingerboards in mid-1959. The early 1960s versions, like this one, are particularly coveted for their feel, tone, and craftsmanship, produced during a period when Fender’s output balanced innovation with meticulous handwork.
 
This bass is a joy to play, with a remarkably comfortable neck profile and perfect balance. It remains original, with original pickups, electronic, paint, reverse tuners, and original bridge and pickup covers. Weighing just 3.95 kg (8.71 lbs), it’s wonderfully resonant and lightweight—an ideal player’s instrument that also satisfies the most demanding vintage purist.
 
Every component aligns perfectly with an early ’62 build:
Pots are Stackpole stamped 304-6320 (20th week of 1963)
Neck stamp: 5JUN 63C
Body date: 8/63 (in the pickup cavity)
Pickups: original black-bobbin coils with undisturbed winding
 
The headstock logo bears four patent numbers, introduced in late 1961, marking the transition to Fender’s mid-’60s aesthetic while retaining the magic of the pre-CBS era.
 
Visually, the bass displays lacquer checking and belt buckle rash on the back—all consistent with gentle aging over six decades. The frets are original and in good condition. The pickguard shows only the faintest shrinkage. Overall, it is an very clean example—rare for an instrument of this vintage.
 
It is accompanied by its original white Fender tolex case with orange interior, correct for instruments produced in 1963 before it was changed in black color in early 1964.
 
Specifications
Model: Precision Bass
Serial: L13413
Pickups: Original black-bobbin split coil
Pots: Stackpole 304 6320 (20TH week of 1963)
Neck stamp : 5 JUN 63 C
Body: Sunburst, dated 8/63
Tuners: Original reverse-wind
Covers: Original bridge & pickup covers
Weight: 3.95 kg / 8.71 lbs
Case: Original white Fender case