Object Details
Manufactured by
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, American, founded 1946
Owned by
Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
Description
An electric bass guitar owned by Jim Vance. The guitar has a black wood body and natural wood neck and head stock. It has brass tuning pegs and a metal bridge. Two switches for pick-ups are also on the lower left side of the front body next to a power cable inlet. Printed in black ink on the head stock opposite the tuning pegs is Fender PRECISION BASS / SERIAL NUMBER 7647846.” The backs of the tuning pegs are each engraved with “Fender.” The neckplate on the back of the guitar is also engraved with the letter “F.”
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
Date
1976
Object number
2018.107.18.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
guitars
Medium
wood, metal, plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 47 1/4 × 13 × 3 1/8 in. (120 × 33 × 8 cm)
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Musical Instruments
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Journalism
Local and regional
Music
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2018.107.18.1