Fender 55 P-Bass BB Journeyman Relic
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Fender
55 P-Bass BB Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
590790
Brand:
Fender
Model:
55 P-Bass BB Journeyman Relic
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and authentic recreation of a 1955 Precision Bass. The Josefina pickups nail that classic P-Bass growl, and the neck is a dream to play. If you’re a player chasing that vintage vibe and have the budget, this is a real gem.
Product Description
- Fender 55 P-Bass BB Journeyman Relic
- Electric Bass
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Alder
- "Quartersawn" neck: Maple
- Neck profile: '55 P-Bass Soft "V"
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 34" Long Scale
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Nut: Micarta
- Pickup: Hand-wound Josefina ‘55 P-Bass single coil
- Single-ply parchment pickguard
- Vintage hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes case
- strap
- cable and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Hand-wound Josefina pickups deliver authentic, fat, and punchy vintage tone.
- • The '55 Soft 'V' neck profile is exceptionally comfortable and familiar.
- • Quartersawn alder body provides excellent resonance and sustain.
- • Journeyman Relic finish replicates the feel and look of a well-loved vintage instrument.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, won’t appeal to everyone’s taste.
- • Being a Custom Shop model, it’s premium-priced and a significant investment.
- • The single P-bass pickup configuration limits tonal versatility for modern styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder (Quartersawn)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, 184mm (7.25" radius)
Pickups
Hand-wound Josefina ‘55 P-Bass Single Coil
Scale Length
34" Long Scale
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (typically .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic is more subtle than the Authentic Relic, with a slightly less aggressive wear pattern, aiming for a 'played' look rather than a heavily distressed one.
While no modern pickup is a perfect replica, the Josefina pickups are widely regarded as exceptionally close in tone and feel to the original '55 spec, offering excellent vintage character.
Yes, quartersawn grain provides greater density and stability, resulting in improved sustain, resonance, and overall tonal clarity compared to flat-sawn alder.
