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This bass is pretty close to flawless and even includes the "Fine Tuning Knobs".
The Fender Elite range was made in 1983 and sold between 1983 and the start of 1985. They were "premium" models, similar in concept to the current "Deluxe" models and followed on from the "Special" models of the early 1980s. The concept was to revise some of the existing Fender designs with new technology, while retaining as much of the "classic" appeal as possible.
The Elite series was meant to be the upscale version of both the existing line and the vintage reissues. Standard Series minus, Elite Series plus. The design parameters were pretty open, basically "what would the bass look like if it was designed today".
Unfortunately, an abysmally poor tremolo implementation on the Stratocaster model gave the whole Elite range a poor reputation in the market place, though in fact the Precision bass model is an excellent instrument. The reputation wasn't enhanced by the remaining stocks of all Elite models being sold out at "fire sale" prices at the start of 1985, as part of the preparation for the sale of Fender by CBS.
The Precision Elite came in two basic models, a single pickup type and a dual pickup type. On top of this basic model type, there were choices of a maple plus rosewood or all maple neck, plus choices of chrome or gold finish on the metal hardware.
Additionally, the very first Precision Elites were made with Walnut bodies and Walnut plus Ebony necks. Since the very last of the Precision Special models were also made from Walnut, it seems likely that the first Elites were made using the remaining stock of Precision Special body and neck blanks.
The Precision Elite series was only made for two years (1983 - 1984.) This was Fender's high-end line of the time and their second attempt at an active bass. This bass was made at Fender's factory in California. The preamp and pickups were designed by Paul Gagon, who now is Vice President Technology BBE Sound inc. interview bassplayer.com.
During the time they were produced, there were modifications. The bridge for instance had a smooth side, later it became a rough surface. Early models had a flush mount output jack. Late models had no flush mount output jack. Also the electronics changed, there are two versions of the PCB (PN 021363A and PN 021363B).
The Fender Elite range was made in 1983 and sold between 1983 and the start of 1985. They were "premium" models, similar in concept to the current "Deluxe" models and followed on from the "Special" models of the early 1980s. The concept was to revise some of the existing Fender designs with new technology, while retaining as much of the "classic" appeal as possible.
The Elite series was meant to be the upscale version of both the existing line and the vintage reissues. Standard Series minus, Elite Series plus. The design parameters were pretty open, basically "what would the bass look like if it was designed today".
Unfortunately, an abysmally poor tremolo implementation on the Stratocaster model gave the whole Elite range a poor reputation in the market place, though in fact the Precision bass model is an excellent instrument. The reputation wasn't enhanced by the remaining stocks of all Elite models being sold out at "fire sale" prices at the start of 1985, as part of the preparation for the sale of Fender by CBS.
The Precision Elite came in two basic models, a single pickup type and a dual pickup type. On top of this basic model type, there were choices of a maple plus rosewood or all maple neck, plus choices of chrome or gold finish on the metal hardware.
Additionally, the very first Precision Elites were made with Walnut bodies and Walnut plus Ebony necks. Since the very last of the Precision Special models were also made from Walnut, it seems likely that the first Elites were made using the remaining stock of Precision Special body and neck blanks.
The Precision Elite series was only made for two years (1983 - 1984.) This was Fender's high-end line of the time and their second attempt at an active bass. This bass was made at Fender's factory in California. The preamp and pickups were designed by Paul Gagon, who now is Vice President Technology BBE Sound inc. interview bassplayer.com.
During the time they were produced, there were modifications. The bridge for instance had a smooth side, later it became a rough surface. Early models had a flush mount output jack. Late models had no flush mount output jack. Also the electronics changed, there are two versions of the PCB (PN 021363A and PN 021363B).
