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1960s Jazz Bass Heavy Relic
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For the bassist who loves that out front sound comes this vintage Fender 4-string heart-stopper.
First introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass featured a redesigned neck”narrower and more rounded than that of the Precision Bass. The J Bass has two single coil pickups with two pole pieces per string. This gave the bass a stronger treble for a "bright" sound.
Relic treatment
This 1960s Jazz Bass has a relic finish with vintage electronics and other desirable features. The Fender Heavy Relic Jazz Bass has been given Fender Custom Shop's Relic treatment, which shows natural wear and tear of years of heavy use, nicks, scratches, worn finish rusty hardware and aged plastic parts. Fender Custom Shop wants its instruments to feel like they had been played every night for 40 years. In the end, these Relic-treated guitars and basses end up being not a tribute to any famous guitarist, but a tribute to the instrument itself.
The Fender bass's thin lacquer finish gives it a worn, and rugged look, while exposing the bottom colors. It shows heavy arm and edge wear, as well as scrapes and dings. The body is composed of a 2-piece ash construction, with a 3-bolt neck design. The vintage chrome plating also has the relic treatment, still giving it shine, but worn to look like the bass has been on the road for years. The chrome bridge, bone nut, medium jumbo frets, and custom Madagascar rosewood fretboard offers lasting sustain and unparalleled clarity. The Fender J-bass U-neck shape and 9.5" radius offers comfort when dancing across the fretboard, and the nickel tuners keep the bass in tune. Other appointments include block inlays, standard chrome bridge, white pearl pickguard, and Relic J-Bass bridge and neck pickups.
Since 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been a "dream factory," producing guitars that are to playing what Ferraris are to driving. The skilled craftsmen in Fender's Corona, Calif., Custom Shop are known worldwide for their artistry in making instruments that range from the fine to the fantastic. Whether it's building a new custom axe from the ground up or modifying an existing one, the Fender Custom Shop excels with the joy they draw on in producing rock 'n' roll works of art.
Features
- Chrome pickup plating, with a worn look.
- 3-bolt neck
- White pearl pickguard
- Lightweight 2-piece Ash body
- Standard chrome bridge
- Relic J Bass bridge and neck pickups
- Relic nickel tuning keys
- Rosewood relic neck
- J bass U-neck shape
- 9.5" radius
- Thickness at first fret: .790"
- Thickness at last fret: .990"
- Medium jumbo frets
- Vintage jazz bass headcap decal
- Block inlays
- Custom Madagascar rosewood fretboard
- Bone nut
- Thin lacquer finish
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.