Mexican Fender Precision Bass

Some contend that for a beginner with limited funds, a Mexican Fender Precision bass is a good choice. I would add the caveat that you should try these basses with an experienced bassist who can help you choose one that’s right for you. Other bass players are of the opinion that with limited funds, you should get a high quality American bass from the get go as you may not be buying another anytime soon. Also a good fitting bass can have a strong influence on the early initial experience and impressions of a beginner.

The Mexican Precision basses below may be some of the “hidden gems” that were made with just the right combination of fit, finnish and materials when the planets lined up perfectly. Also note that an inexpensive “alright” Mexican bass can often be improved when taken to an experienced luthier.

In 1985 William Shultz, then president of CBS Musical Instruments division, the corporate owners of Fender, Structured a buyout by himself and the Fender employees. The restructured company was called Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Though Fender solidified there export relationship with Japan around 1982, with it's new restructuring especially in the 90's, Mexico began to play a more prominent role in some of Fender's manufacturing. Fender's top of the line models and highest quality grade instruments are manufactured at it's Corona California factory, while it's mid to high quality instruments are built at Fender's Ensenada facility in Baja Mexico.