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1962 Fender Precision Bass in Olympic White—showcasing classic aesthetics like the tortoiseshell pickguard, white finish (often yellowing with age), and slab rosewood fingerboard.

About the 1962 Olympic White Precision Bass

Key Features & Specifications

• Finish & Rarity: Olympic White was a custom color in the early '60s—making it notably rarer than standard finishes
  

• Neck & Fingerboard: Heavy slab rosewood board (often Brazilian), with “clay” dot inlays. The neck dates often from early 1962 (e.g., January
  

• Body & Components: Usually alder body, tortoiseshell pickguard, original black-bottom split-coil pickup, original pots and hardware
  

• Weight & Feel: Typically lightweight (~8.4–8.6 lbs), with a resonant build and comfortable “C”-shaped neck
  

• Pre-CBS Era: 1962 models are highly valued for their craftsmanship before CBS acquisition, adding to their desirability

As emphasized by vintage bass enthusiasts:

“Anything less than all-original or pre-CBS penalizes value heavily… original parts and finishes command the premium.”
Refinishes or modifications can reduce value significantly, while original, well-worn troves increase collector demand