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1966 Precision Bass Body Wood Type

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by limit6, Nov 3, 2018.

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  1. Nov 3, 2018 #1
    limit6

    limit6 Supporting Member

    Dec 5, 2007
    Philly, PA
    Hello TBers,

    Wondering if I could get some help here on what type of body wood was used on 1966 Post-CBS Precision Basses. It seems that the sunbursts of this year are very yellow, I assume because of the grain filler. Because of Swamp Ash being more porous I am guessing it's probably alder...

    Any information is very much appreciated.

    -Mike
     
  2. Nov 3, 2018 #2
    bobyoung53

    bobyoung53 Supporting Member

    Aug 29, 2004
    Pueblo Libre, Lima, Perú
    Weren't all those early CBS Fenders alder? I think ash bodies are a lot heavier.
     
  3. Nov 3, 2018 #3
    godofthunder59

    godofthunder59 Life is short, buy the bass. Supporting Member

    Feb 19, 2006
    Rochester NY USA
    Endorsing Cataldo Basses, Whirlwind products, Thunderbucker pickups
    Definitely Alder for Sunburst that year.
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2018 #4
    mikeswals

    mikeswals Supporting Member

    Nov 18, 2002
    Seattle / Tacoma
    This period known as "target burst"
     
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  5. Nov 3, 2018 #5
    mongo2

    mongo2

    Feb 17, 2008
    Da Shaw
    AKA "Clown" 'Burst around here.
     
  6. Nov 3, 2018 #6
    DeliriumTremens

    DeliriumTremens

    Nov 9, 2006
    Phoenix, AZ
    I always associate clown burst with that too red at the edges and too yellow in the middle Les Paul burst.

    ClownburstGallery.jpg
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2018 #7
    Luckydog

    Luckydog

    Dec 25, 1999
    My APR66 precision is alder with a sunburst no different than the earlier 60s precisions.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2018 #8
    mongo2

    mongo2

    Feb 17, 2008
    Da Shaw
    Yes, it's used for LPs as well as the obvious sectioned 3TSB on Fenders. I first heard the term applied to Fenders when I worked in a music store in the early '70s.
     
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