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Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Guitars | Demo and Overview with Nikki Stevens

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The Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Precision Bass is as authentic as it gets when it comes to accessibility, style and the rumbling, seismic sound that has provided the foundation for thousands of hit tracks and albums. Sporting a slick Daytona Blue finish and equipped with a unique Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special single-coil pickup not found in any other instrument, this workhorse electric bass delivers your creative vision with flair and power. Additional appointments include open-gear tuners, a Modern C neck and a 4-saddle bridge. With a smooth-playing feel and a look that’s built for the spotlight, this thunderous Precision Bass is ready to rock the studio or prowl the stage. The Player Saturday Night Special P Bass is now available exclusively at Guitar Center.
Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Precision Bass Pickup

Exclusive Seymour Duncan Pickup

The Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special P Bass lays it on thick with a single Seymour Duncan Saturday Night Special split-coil pickup exclusive to this model. Specifically designed to channel the classic P-Bass tone you love, this unique pickup incorporates a vintage coil wind to deliver the perfect balance of thump and clear articulation for an authentic late-’50s sound.

Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Precision Bass Body

Built for Comfort and Performance

The hand-shaped alder body of the Saturday Night Special P Bass is topped with an eye-catching, glossy Daytona Blue finish and paired with a durable maple neck in a Modern C profile. Ideal for almost any playing style, this smooth-playing neck offers a familiar feel and easy, comfortable movement along the entire 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard.

Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Precision Bass Bridge

Efficient 4-Saddle Bridge

Perfectly combining form and function, this Player P Bass features a fixed 4-saddle bridge with modern slotted saddles for enhanced tuning stability and a punchy attack. No matter what environment you’re playing in, your tone will reliably cut through the mix with attitude to spare.

Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Precision Bass Tuners

Traditional Appointments

This Player Series Precision Bass features classic design elements for added vintage appeal. Open-gear tuning machines offer old-school vibes along with rock-solid tuning stability, allowing you to play with confidence. Dot inlays, master volume and tone controls, and nickel/chrome hardware round out the features on the Saturday Night Special Precision Bass, providing a familiar look and feel on a unique model.

The exclusive Fender Player Series Saturday Night Special Precision Bass lays down the thunder every day of the week. With a sleek and striking finish combined with a versatile vintage-voiced Seymour Duncan pickup, this powerhouse P Bass is sure to become a fast favorite, whether you’re a weekend warrior or gigging full-time.

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  • Alder body
  • Maple neck with Modern C shape
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Saturday Night Special SPB-1 Vintage P-Bass pickup
  • Saturday Night Special Daytona Blue finish

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Neck
  • Shape: Modern C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: S
  • Middle: Saturday Night Special Vintage P-Bass pickup
  • Control layout: Master volume Master tone
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Nut material/width: Synthetic Bone/1.62"
Body
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Open-gear
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 String
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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