Fender 59 P-Bass C3CS Relic MBJS
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59 P-Bass C3CS Relic MBJS
Product Info
Article Number:
538281
Brand:
Fender
Model:
59 P-Bass C3CS Relic MBJS
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$10,227.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious instrument, a true collector's piece built by a master luthier. The tone is undeniably vintage P-Bass – thick, woody, and incredibly responsive. It’s perfect for the discerning player who values authenticity, playability, and the prestige of a Custom Shop Masterbuilt bass.
Product Description
- Fender 59 P-Bass C3CS Relic MBVT
- Electric Bass
- Custom Shop Model - Masterbuilt by Vincent van Trigt
- Ash body
- Tinted riftsawn maple neck
- Maple fretboard
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V" P-Bass
- Fretboard radius: 7.25"
- Nut width: 44.5 mm
- 20 Frets (6150)
- Pickup: Hand wound Josefina '62 Precision Bass split coil
- El Dorado Cowhide pickguard
- Gotoh GB650 Res-o-Lite machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Chocolate 3-Color Sunburst
- Incl. original Fender case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Vincent van Trigt’s Masterbuild quality ensures exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- • The Josefina ’62 split-coil pickup delivers a remarkably authentic, warm, and punchy vintage tone.
- • The ’57 Soft V neck profile offers exceptional playing comfort and a familiar vintage feel.
- • The Relic finish authentically replicates the wear and character of a well-loved 1959 P-Bass.
CONS
- • The high-end price point places it out of reach for many players.
- • The Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more modern pickup configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Tinted riftsawn maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Hand wound Josefina ’62 Precision Bass split coil
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
20 (6150)
Strings
Typically .045-.105, but player preference applies
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimate based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Josefina pickups are known for their tighter tolerances and superior winding quality, resulting in a more refined and nuanced vintage tone.
While the aesthetic is intended to evoke a 1959 P-Bass, the specific relicing pattern is unique to each instrument, ensuring no two are exactly alike.
These machine heads offer improved tuning stability and a lower friction feel compared to standard tuners, contributing to overall playability.
