Fender 64 J-Bass OG Journeyman Relic
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Fender
64 J-Bass OG Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598673
Brand:
Fender
Model:
64 J-Bass OG Journeyman Relic
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$6,763.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously impressive recreation of a '64 J-Bass. The growl is authentic, the feel is spot-on, and the relic'd look is beautifully done. If you're a player chasing that vintage Jazz Bass vibe and appreciate a premium-priced instrument, this is a real winner.
Product Description
- Fender 64 J-Bass OG Journeyman Relic
- Electric Bass
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Alder
- Quartersawn neck: Maple
- Round laminated fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Micarta White Face Dots
- Neck profile: '60s Jazz Bass "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm
- Matching headstock
- Scale: 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: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Olive green
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
- • Josefina pickups deliver that classic, punchy Jazz Bass growl.
- • '60s U-neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for vintage enthusiasts.
- • Quartersawn maple neck enhances stability and resonance for improved tone.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be fragile.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to active systems.
- • The long scale length might feel less comfortable for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Hand-wound Josefina Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
Long Scale (34 inches)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic aims for authenticity, but it's an interpretation – it won't perfectly replicate the wear of a 60-year-old instrument, but the aging is well-executed.
They are highly regarded as being exceptionally close in tone and output, capturing the characteristic punch and clarity of vintage Jazz Bass pickups.
Yes, nitro finish is thinner and more porous than poly, allowing the wood to breathe more, theoretically improving resonance and contributing to a more authentic vintage feel over time.
