With the Squier Sonic Precision Bass, iconic bass guitar tone and a reliable instrument are just a few clicks away! This full-size bass is a great pick for beginners of any age or young players who have outgrown a child-size bass. Rightfully based on Fender’s original bass guitar, the Sonic Precision features a resonant poplar body with a slick gloss finish. Who says beginners don’t deserve a great-looking instrument? Not us! The Sonic Precision’s one-piece maple neck and fingerboard allow smooth exploration of all 20 frets, making for enjoyable practice or jam sessions as skills evolve. The Sonic Precision Bass is plenty reliable and outfitted with durable chrome hardware plus some extra touches like a synthetic bone nut. Without getting deep in technical talk, hardware touches like these are what keep Squier basses one of the top-selling beginner instruments here at Music Experience. It’s a tried-and-true design further enhanced with new refinements including a vintage-inspired, modern-voiced single-coil pickup equipped with powerful ceramic magnets. It’s tough to find a better bet than a Squier Sonic Precision Bass.
Just because the Sonic Precision Bass has a single lone pickup doesn’t mean its range is limited! The Precision Bass pickup sound fuels countless rhythm sections past and present spanning vastly different styles such as hard rock, pop, reggae, and punk. Achieving pop-punk’s trebly plink, metal’s heavy chugs, or even reggae’s thick, wide thud is fast and easy with just a few tweaks to the Sonic P’s tone control. This spread of versatile tones get a final punchy boost from the pickup’s modern ceramic magnets. Expect familiar sounds, but with a little extra heft that’s comes in handy when connecting to multi-effect pedals or a USB recording interface.
With its glassy maple neck and fingerboard, the Squier Sonic Precision is fast-fretting player across all 20 frets. From pros to beginners, players value the slick speed maple provides. The Sonic P’s neck features a “C” shape, a modern standard that’s comfortable for most players, plus a protective and smooth satin finish as a finishing touch. Many believe that a maple neck and fingerboard adds “brightness” to your tone, which is especially handy once you’re ready to leap out of the pocket and into the spotlight with tasty bass solos or riffs.
Ask any musician: whether you’re searching for your first instrument or a more affordable guitar option, Squier’s Sonic Series should be at the top of the list. Options ranging from classic Stratocasters to beefy Precision basses provide beginner musicians with all the essentials required to start their audial journey — without sacrificing sound quality. Likewise, a new, expanded library of color options and body styles ensures every musician can access the perfect instrument. Topped off with the same durable build and tonal capabilities as every other Squier instrument, the Sonic Series provides years of reliable and authentic performance to any player.
The Squier Sonic™ Precision Bass® is ready to launch any musical adventure into warp speed, offering iconic Fender® style and inspiring tone for players at any stage. This P Bass® sports a slim and inviting "C"-shaped neck profile with a narrow 1.5" nut width and a thin, lightweight body for optimal playing comfort while a Squier® split single-coil pickup delivers punchy bass tone. Further details of this model include a 4-saddle hardtail bridge for precise intonation adjustment, open-gear tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning and durable chrome-plated hardware that is sure to catch the spotlight.
A narrow 1.5" nut width provides optimal playability and hand comfort for hours of enjoyment.
Voiced in-house at Fender, this Squier split single-coil pickup produces fat, articulate tone for a wide variety of styles.
These vintage-style tuning machines have a classic look and provide smooth, accurate tuning.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Precision Bass |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Body Material | Poplar |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color |
2-Color Sunburst |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | C profile |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Dots |
| Number of Frets | 20, Vintage Tall, Nickel |
| Scale Length | 34" |
| Nut Width | 1.5" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 4-Saddle Standard |
| Tuners | Open Gear |
| Neck Pickup | Squier Ceramic Split Single-coil |
| Controls | 1 x volume, 1 x tone |
| Case/Gig Bag | Sold Separately |
| Strings | NPS, .045-.105 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0373902503 |
