Fender Steve Harris Precision Electric Bass Guitar

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A monster instrument Eddie the Head would be proud of, the Fender Steve Harris Precision bass guitar is a wicked creation. It was born out of a partnership between renowned maker Fender and Iron Maiden’s acclaimed bassist. Custom electronics give you the ability to create thunderous bass lines with growling tones. The bass provides easy playability that will help you conquer those fast galloping triplets. An instrument that marked an era in rock, this axe features the classic P-bass two-piece maple body with glossy Olympic white paint. As a life-long fan of the Westham United F.C., Harris has included the British soccer team’s crest on this model. It also features a matching blue stripe along the edge. For plectrum lovers, a mirror-like chrome pick guard completes the no-frills look. The neck of the Steve Harris Precision Bass rests perfectly on your left hand. With 20 jumbo Dunlop frets on a 34-inch clear maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, it is built for precision and comfort. Feel in control with the sleek urethane coat on the back of the U-shaped neck with a 1.615-inch nut. The sturdy nut element supports high-speed playing. The included Rotosound flat-wound strings used by Steve further improve the tonal qualities. These strings enhance attack and mid-range in finger-style bass without sacrificing the deep low end that heavy metal requires. Play your favorite Iron Maiden songs at home or head to the studio to record your own epic tunes with one of these carefully crafted basses.A single S-shaped Seymour Duncan pickup is all this behemoth relies on to create a massive wall of sound. The SPB-4 is a passive P-bass pickup custom designed by Harris to offer an incredibly rich tone. Fitted with Alnico V magnets, the pickup provides a mid-range frequency boost. This helps the bass line stand out from the chaos of a metal band. Single volume and tone controls increase the versatility of this bass guitar. Across the neck, Fender vintage-style machine heads and tuning pegs complement the classic look. They also help guarantee stable tension so that tuning is seldom required. Sporting the legendary bassist’s signature on the back, the darkened wood at the headstock contrasts nicely with the clearer fingerboard and white body. String stability is further improved by the time-honored HiMass bridge. It supports precise action adjustments and effortless playing with minimal buzzing.Rise to the level of bassists like Steve Harris with his signature bass. This unit was designed in the U.S. and carefully manufactured in Mexico. It provides all the components necessary to blast the vintage British heavy metal tone that is loved by players worldwide. The Steve Harris P-Bass is one piece of gear that can be heard over even the harshest of guitars. For players looking to replicate that Iron Maiden sound, this is the instrument for you. Serious old-school metal lovers and fans of more modern sounds will find the heavy tone they’re looking for with this bass guitar. A plug-and-play masterpiece, the instrument is ready for a bass player with enough attitude, creativity, and technical abilities to live up to its legacy.