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Fender 64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic

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Fender 64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic

Fender

64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic

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Product Info

Article Number: 598656
Brand: Fender
Model: 64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic
Category: 4-String J-Basses
Price: $7,037.80

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This 64 J-Bass Heavy Relic is a serious contender for vintage J-Bass lovers. The Josefina pickups nail that classic, scooped tone, and the '60s neck profile is a joy to play. It's perfect for players seeking an authentic, aged instrument with that iconic J-Bass voice, especially for session work or recording.

Product Description

  • Fender 64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic
  • Electric Bass
  • Custom Shop model
  • Two-piece body: Alder
  • "Quartersawn" neck: Maple
  • ‘Round Lam’ fingerboard: rosewood
  • white Micarta Face Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: '60s Jazz Bass "U"
  • Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
  • Long scale
  • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 hand-wound Josefina Jazz Bass single coils
  • passive electronics
  • Vintage-style machine heads
  • Relic hardware
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Finish: Heavy Relic
  • Colour: 3-Colour Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate, and punchy low-end.
  • • Josefina pickups offer classic J-Bass tone with exceptional clarity and warmth.
  • • ’60s ‘U’ neck profile provides comfortable playability and vintage feel.
  • • Heavy relicing authentically replicates a well-loved, vintage instrument's character.
CONS
  • • The heavy relicing might not appeal to players preferring a pristine aesthetic.
  • • High-end price point places it beyond the reach of many players.
  • • Passive electronics limit tonal flexibility compared to active basses.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Hand-wound Josefina Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length Long (34 inches)
Frets 20 Medium Jumbo
Strings Nickel-plated steel (vintage-style)
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The relicing itself doesn't directly impact the tone, but the thinner nitro finish can vibrate more freely, potentially adding a touch of resonance.
Fender's Josefina pickups are designed to closely emulate the tonal characteristics of vintage '64 J-Bass pickups, focusing on clarity and a slightly warmer response.
The relicing is primarily cosmetic, but Fender's Custom Shop ensures the bass remains structurally sound and playable despite the aging process.

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