Fender 64 J-Bass Closet Classic WB
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Fender
64 J-Bass Closet Classic WB
Product Info
Article Number:
613401
Brand:
Fender
Model:
64 J-Bass Closet Classic WB
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously well-made J-Bass, capturing that iconic '64 vibe. The Josefina pickups are a real highlight – punchy and warm, with plenty of vintage character. It’s a premium-priced instrument, perfect for players seeking an authentic, vintage-inspired tone and feel.
Product Description
- Fender 64 J-Bass Closet Classic WB
- Electric Bass
- Custom Shop model
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: U
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 39 mm (1.54")
- Bone nut
- 20 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: Handwound Josefina single coils
- Passive electronics
- 2 Volume controls
- 1 Tone control
- Tortoise pickguard
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Closet
- Colour: White Blonde
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
- • Josefina pickups offer a classic J-Bass growl with surprising clarity and detail.
- • The 'U' neck profile provides a comfortable, familiar vintage feel for many players.
- • Closet finish replicates aged instruments, offering a unique aesthetic and mellowed tone.
CONS
- • Ash body can make it slightly heavier than basses with other body woods.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active or more modern systems.
- • The 7.25” radius fingerboard isn't ideal for players preferring a flatter profile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Handwound Josefina Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
20 Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) - approximate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Josefina pickups generally have a more refined, slightly more articulate tone with a bit more 'air' than standard Fender pickups; they retain the J-Bass growl but with improved clarity.
The finish is designed to mimic the aging process, which subtly mellows the high frequencies and can contribute to a warmer, more rounded tone over time.
It's competitively priced within the custom shop J-Bass landscape, offering a fantastic blend of vintage specifications and exceptional build quality; consider it a strong alternative to other high-end boutique basses.
