Fender 64 J-Bass SB Journeyman Relic
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64 J-Bass SB Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598707
Brand:
Fender
Model:
64 J-Bass SB Journeyman Relic
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$6,378.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Journeyman Relic is a seriously impressive tribute to the '64 J-Bass. The tone is undeniably authentic, and the build quality is top-notch. It's perfect for players chasing that vintage vibe and articulate punch – ideal for session work, classic rock, and anything needing a refined, woody low end.
Product Description
- Fender 64 J-Bass SB 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: Sonic Blue
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Exceptional Josefina pickups deliver classic, articulate J-Bass tone.
- • Quartersawn maple neck offers superb stability and comfortable '60s U profile.
- • Relic'd finish authentically replicates a vintage instrument's character and feel.
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, won't appeal to all players.
- • Being a long-scale, it can be a bit unwieldy for smaller hands or players with shorter arms.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping options compared to active basses.
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
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Journeyman Relic process is generally quite good; it aims for a worn-in feel, but some may find it slightly more pronounced than a truly aged instrument.
Yes, Josefina pickups are known for their enhanced clarity, detail, and slightly more powerful output, providing a more refined vintage tone.
The '60s U profile is thicker than modern profiles, but it’s comfortable for many players; fast lines are certainly achievable, but it might require a slight adjustment if you're used to a thinner neck.
