Fender 64 J-Bass SG Journeyman Relic
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64 J-Bass SG Journeyman Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
598709
Brand:
Fender
Model:
64 J-Bass SG Journeyman Relic
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$6,378.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and authentic-feeling J-Bass. The Journeyman Relic treatment nails the vintage vibe, and those Josefina pickups are the real deal – delivering that classic, punchy Jazz Bass tone. It's ideal for players chasing that late '60s sound and feel, particularly those in funk, soul, or classic rock bands.
Product Description
- Fender 64 J-Bass SG Journeyman 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: Surf Green
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Josefina pickups deliver authentic vintage Jazz Bass articulation and warmth.
- • ’60s ‘U’ neck profile offers a comfortable, familiar feel for experienced players.
- • Relic finish replicates the wear of a well-loved vintage instrument, adding character.
CONS
- • The relic'd finish, while aesthetically pleasing, isn't for those preferring a pristine look.
- • The long scale (34”) can be less comfortable for players with smaller hands.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal flexibility compared to active or modern systems.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Round Lam
Pickups
2 Hand-Wound Josefina Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
Long (34 inches)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is purely cosmetic; Fender's Journeyman Relic program focuses on replicating the appearance of wear without compromising the instrument's strength.
Yes, Josefina pickups are known for their slightly more refined and articulate tone, often described as having a smoother high-end response compared to earlier Fender pickups.
The '60s 'U' shape is a mid-thickness profile – not as chunky as some earlier necks, but also not as slim as modern profiles, offering a comfortable balance.
