The Fender Bass V Guitar

Fender is no stranger when it comes to being the first to create a unique instrument... (Precision Bass anyone?)

It should therefore be no surprise to anyone to learn that in 1965 Fender produced the first 5-string bass ever made, the Bass V. What might surprise you, however, was its lack of success.

The Bass V was oddly designed but even stranger was how that 5th string was used. These factors combined gave Fender another first... it was the first Fender bass to be discontinued.

You can read about this unique instrument here: Fender Bass Guitar.