The Fender Bass Legacy: Over Seventy Years of Low-End Dominance
The story of the modern fender bass guitar began in 1951 when Leo Fender introduced the Precision Bass. By replacing the bulky, fretless upright bass with a portable, fretted solid-body instrument, Fender revolutionized popular music, allowing bassists to play with absolute precision, volume, and clarity.
Today, Fender's iconic designs remain the industry standard, relied upon by legendary bassists like Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, Flea, and Marcus Miller. Whether you are looking for a vintage-spec reissue or a modern active workhorse, Fender's lineup offers unparalleled structural stability, versatile electronics, and exceptional playability.
Explore Fender's Iconic Bass Lineup
1. The Fender Precision Bass (The P-Bass)
The undisputed rock and session legend. The fender precision bass is famous for its solid alder or ash body, comfortable neck profile, and single split-coil pickup. Renowned for its warm, woody, and highly authoritative midrange punch, the P-Bass sits perfectly in any mix, making it the most recorded bass guitar in music history.
2. The Fender Jazz Bass (The J-Bass)
The voice of fusion, funk, and jazz. The fender jazz bass features a sleek, offset-waist body, an ultra-slim tapered neck, and dual single-coil pickups. This design delivers a bright, articulate treble growl and a highly versatile midrange scoop, allowing you to dial in everything from warm, vintage jazz tones to aggressive, modern slap styles.
3. Fender Short-Scale Basses (Mustang & Jaguar)
For players seeking compact comfort and vintage character. A fender short scale bass (such as the Mustang Bass) features a 30" scale length and closer fret spacing, making it incredibly comfortable and fast to play. Tonal character-wise, short-scale models deliver a warm, round, and highly focused low-end thump with sweet, singing highs.
4. Fender 5-String Basses (Extended Low-End)
For players who demand extended range and modern versatility. Our collection of fender bass 5 string models (available in both the Precision and Jazz Bass lines) features highly stable, multi-laminate necks and custom-voiced pickups designed to deliver a tight, clear, and highly articulate low-B string response, ensuring your extended low-end never sounds muddy or undefined.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting." Bass guitars are highly sensitive instruments with high string tension, and their playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single Fender bass guitar that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, and saddle height to ensure your new Fender plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
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No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
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1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
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Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
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5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the difference between a Fender Precision Bass and a Jazz Bass?
The Precision Bass features a single split-coil pickup and a slightly wider neck, delivering a warm, woody, and highly authoritative midrange punch perfect for rock and session work. The Jazz Bass features dual single-coil pickups and an ultra-slim tapered neck, offering a bright, articulate treble growl and a highly versatile midrange scoop perfect for funk, jazz, and slap styles.
Why should I choose a short-scale Fender bass?
A short-scale Fender bass (typically 30" scale length) features a shorter neck and closer fret spacing, making it incredibly comfortable and fast to play, especially for younger players, students, or guitarists transitioning to bass. Tonal character-wise, short-scale models deliver a warm, round, and highly focused low-end thump.
Does my Fender bass guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Fender bass purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these basses in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
