Fender 64 J-Bass BLK Relic

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Fender 64 J-Bass BLK Relic

Fender

64 J-Bass BLK Relic

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598643
Brand: Fender
Model: 64 J-Bass BLK Relic
Price: $6,488.90

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This is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist chasing that authentic '60s Jazz Bass vibe. The custom shop build quality and Josefina pickups nail that vintage growl and clarity, while the relic'd look adds undeniable character. It's perfect for players wanting a premium-priced, historically accurate tone and feel.

Product Description

  • Fender 64 J-Bass BLK Relic
  • Electric Bass
  • Custom Shop model
  • Two-piece body: Alder
  • Neck "Quartersawm" maple
  • ‘Round Lam’ fingerboard: rosewood
  • Fingerboard inlays: white micarta face dots
  • Neck profile: ‘60s jazz bass ’U’
  • Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
  • Scale: Long Scale
  • 20 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
  • Pickups: 2 hand-wound Josefina Jazz Bass single coils
  • Passive electronics
  • Relic hardware
  • Nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Josefina pickups provide a classic, punchy Jazz Bass voice – warm and clear.
  • • The '60s 'U' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and effortless playability.
  • • Relic'd hardware and nitro finish authentically recreate a vintage aesthetic and feel.
CONS
  • • The weight, typical of vintage-style basses, can be fatiguing for extended playing.
  • • The passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to modern active systems.
  • • The relicing, while aesthetically pleasing, is purely cosmetic and doesn't affect performance.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood with Round Lam
Pickups Hand-wound Josefina Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length Long Scale (34 inches)
Frets 20 Medium Jumbo
Strings Nickel-plated Steel (likely Fender branded)
Weight Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The relicing is purely cosmetic; it's a surface treatment and doesn't impact the bass's sound or how it plays – it's all about the vintage aesthetic.
Yes, Josefina pickups are known for their slightly more refined and nuanced tone, offering a bit more warmth and clarity than standard Fender pickups – a hallmark of the Custom Shop.
It’s a meticulously crafted recreation of the '60s 'U' profile, aiming to replicate the feel and ergonomics of a genuine vintage '64 J-Bass, though slight variations are always possible.

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