Squier

1997 Squier Precision Bass Special - Black

$380.00 USD

PRODUCT SPECS

Condition:Excellent
Brand:Squier
Model:P Bass Special
Finish:Black
Fretboard Material:Rosewood
Finish Style:Gloss
Body Shape:Precision Bass
Neck Material:Maple
Number of Strings:4 Strings
Year:1997
Made In:China
Hardware:Chrome/Nickel
COA:No
Case:Hardshell Case
Tuners:Open Gear
Bridge:Standard 4-saddle
Controls:Volume (neck), Volume (bridge), Master Tone
Pickups:Split single-coil (neck), single-coil (bridge)
Width at Nut:1.5"
Scale Length:34"
Inlays:White Dots
Fingerboard Radius:9.5"
Neck Shape:Modern "C"
Body Wood:Agathis
Number of Frets:20
Serial Number:YN744001
Frets:Medium Jumbo
Product Weight:9.3 lb

1997 Squier Precision Bass Special – Black

The Altitude Summary

This 1997 Squier P Bass Special in gloss black with a smoked-pearl pickguard is a bold and flexible player, blending the classic low-end of a P Bass with the snap and punch of a Jazz. Built at the Yako factory in Taiwan, this model features an agathis body, bolt-on maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, providing familiar Fender feel with rugged build quality.

At 9.3 lb, bass delivers added sustain and tonal heft without sacrificing comfort. It’s in excellent condition with smooth frets, no dings, and just light surface marks from standard play. The neck is fast and the setup is dialed for low action, making this one ready to gig or record.

Built to Groove

The agathis body offers a solid tonal foundation, while the bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard bring clarity and snap to every note. The gloss black finish pops against the smoked-pearl pickguard, giving it a sleek and stage-ready look. Twenty medium-jumbo frets are seated cleanly on a fingerboard built for comfort and precision.

Tone for Every Style

The PJ pickup layout offers tonal flexibility perfect for players who want punch and growl in one instrument. The Precision-style split coil pickup delivers deep, thumping lows, while the Jazz-style bridge pickup adds upper-mid clarity and articulation—ideal for both fingerstyle and pick players.

Pickups & Controls

Neck Pickup: Split single-coil Precision-style
Bridge Pickup: Single-coil Jazz-style
Controls: Volume (neck), Volume (bridge), Master Tone

Plays Like a Dream

A slim C-shaped neck profile and 9.5" fingerboard radius make this bass effortless to navigate, whether you're laying down locked-in grooves or digging in on a solo. The action is low, the frets are clean, and the weight is balanced enough for full-set playability without fatigue.