fender precision bass
The first model of bass guitar, manufactured by Fender, introduced in 1951. Two basic designs exist. The original design (seen on post #1233086) was based on fender telecaster. In 1957, Fender introduced new, now more common design (seen on post #741032 ) based on fender stratocaster. The original design was reintroduced in 1968, but was renamed to Telecaster bass.