Fender Bass V. 1965.

Sunburst.All original. Original hardcase. Very worn , extremelly rare & cool! The original Fender Bass V was a model of electric bass guitar produced by Fender between 1965 and 1971. It was the world's first five-string bass guitar. Only about 200 Fender Bass V models were produced, before being discontinued in 1971. The Bass V is unusual in its dimensions: although it is three inches longer than a Precision Bass, the Bass V has only 15 frets. Although most modern five-string basses feature a low B string, the Bass V featured a high C string, to allow reading bass players to reach high notes on the instrument more easily. The top note on the instrument is E♭, the same as a standard 20-fret 4 string Jazz or Precision Bass. The Bass V originally came with chrome bridge and pickup covers, now missing. . Sold