1956 Fender Precision Bass (Second Version) – Two-Tone Sunburst – Near Mint (9.25) – All Original + Mid-’60s Fender Case

At Tom’s Guitar Shop in Greenwich Market, we’re proud to offer one of the finest early contour-body Precisions we’ve encountered — a 1956 Fender Precision Bass, second-version model, finished in a beautiful two-tone sunburst and preserved in exceptional near-mint 9.25/10 condition. This April ’56 example (neck & body pencil-dated 4-56) retains all the transitional features of this short-lived but historically significant era: the offset asymmetrical contoured ash body, one-piece maple neck with a full ’56 fat “C” profile, original staggered-pole single-coil pickup, single-ply white guard, and domed-top knurled knobs. Serial number 09211 sits on the four-bolt neck plate. The pots date to October 1955 (304 541), and both original bridge and pickup covers are included. The condition is outstanding — minimal playwear, no belt rash, no finish wear-through, only light lacquer checking, and the original frets show almost no signs of use. This is one of the earliest contoured-body Precision Basses produced — and genuinely one of the cleanest surviving examples. A rare opportunity for the serious Fender collector. Key Features Model: Fender Precision Bass (Second Version) Year: 1956 (April) Serial: 09211 Finish: Two-Tone Sunburst Weight: 9.40 lbs Scale Length: 34" Nut Width: Just over 1 11/16" Body: Contoured solid ash (13" width, 1.63" depth) Neck: One-piece maple, 20 frets Profile: Classic 1956 “fat C” Markers: Black dots Pickup: Original black staggered-pole single-coil Output: 6.30k Pickguard: Single-ply white ABS (7 screws) Hardware: Original Fender cloverleaf tuners Combined nickel-plated bridge/tailpiece (two steel saddles) Original domed-top knobs Original black wooden thumb-rest Electronics: Stackpole pots dated 304 541 (Oct ’55) Markings: Neck pencil-dated XA-4-56 Pickup cavity pencil-dated 4-56 Condition (9.25/10 – Near Mint) Extremely clean, minimally played Very light lacquer checking A few tiny edge marks only No belt buckle wear No scarring on the back Neck has only faint marks; frets show almost no wear 100% original throughout Includes original bridge and pickup covers A museum-grade ’56 Precision with exceptional originality, tone, and historical significance. Case Mid-1960s Fender black hardshell case with red plush lining (very clean and a perfect pairing for display or transport) If you’re seeking one of the best and cleanest 1956 Precision Basses on the market — this is it. See you down the market! — Tom’s Guitar Shop, Greenwich Market 🎸