This beautiful and classic bass guitar was lent by our vendor (along with other bass guitars) to Radiohead when the band were recording 'The Bends' in 1994. After they had finished the recording session at RAK Studios the engineer informed the vendor that none of the other guitars were used however, Colin liked the sound on the 60 Precision Bass and used it when recording Fake Plastic Trees.

The guitar itself has the serial number 52685 dating it to 1960. The original paint has been removed although it still has the original tortoiseshell scratchplate. A jazz pickup has been added and the wiring has been adjusted to accommodate this. The neck and headstock are original with the only addition being a Hipshot tuner.

Provenance: Sold with letter of provenance from the vendor who loaned a selection of bass guitars and the PA system to be used in the session both at the fruit farm in Oxfordshire and also at RAK Studios. The vendor purchased the bass in 1984 from Vintage and Rare Guitars of London and was informed at the time that it had previously been owned by Steve Harris of Iron Maiden.