Fender 64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic
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64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598656
Brand:
Fender
Model:
64 J-Bass 3CS Heavy Relic
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$7,037.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
