Key Features
- Classic '60s style for the modern performer
- Beautifully accurate vintage tones delivered by period accurate '59-'62 pickup
- Luxurious playing experience courtesy of smooth neck and AAA grade fingerboard
- A real road-warrior look provided by striking heavy relic finish
Fender Custom Shop 60 Precision Bass Heavy Relic RW, Fiesta Red Overview
The Fender Custom Shop '60 Precision Bass Heavy Relic RW is a vintage road warrior. Experience the look, feel and character of a classic P bass, whilst displaying a finish that meticulously ages every component down to the last screw. This is peak Fender precision. And these stunningly accurate visuals are matched by warm, vintage sounds and a silky-smooth playing feel.
Equipped on this model is a hand wound '59-'62 bridge pickup, which perfectly captures the sixties style low-end thump and crisp articulation. And when it comes to playability, your hand is treated to a '60s oval "C" profile and AAA grade rosewood fingerboard, a luxurious combination that will have you jamming basslines and slaps all night long without a hint of discomfort or strain. This classic design is one that die-hard bassists and collecting enthusiasts seriously do not want to miss out on.
Product Ref: 245565
Full Description
View Full DescriptionGet the classic '60s sound
Love the sound of the '60s? Whether you're into Motown like Jamerson or want to rock like Donald "Duck" Dunn, this precision bass has got you covered. Recreate some of the most popular basslines from the decade and use the vintage voicings to add an old-school twist to your sound. A single P/J pickup provides you will the tonal palette you need to create excellence. Clean, full, and powerful tones punch from this precision, offering all the versatility you need to excel in any genre. Expanding the sonic capabilities is the tone control. With this, you can tweak the original harmonics of this bass to create a sound that is uniquely yours. Take your tone back in time.
Vintage playing experience
Not only does this model boast a heavy relic design for an authentic appearance, but it also features period-correct components for a classic playability. Its neck is crafted with a '60s oval 'C' profile, which performs exactly like instruments from the decade. Complementing that is a AAA grade rosewood fingerboard. It offers a thick profile and exquisite quality that mirrors the early precision basses, feeling sublime under your fingers. Get the original sixties experience.
It's a relic
Forged in a bygone era. Or at least, it looks like it has been! The Custom Shop '60s Precision Bass wears Fender's heavy relic finish to give it tonnes of personality. This treatment extends to every part of the instrument, inside and out, to create the vibe of a well-loved and played bass.
From the subtle discolouration of the neck finish to the careful ageing of the chrome and nickel hardware, this Custom Shop bass has seen a few stages. So, if you want a workhorse instrument that'll feel like slipping on your favourite pair of shoes, this '60s Precision will make you feel at home.
Keep your bass scuff and scratch free
Although the heavy relic gives this model the appearance of a worn-out look, you still want to ensure that your bass stay in pristine condition. Keep the nitrocellulose lacquer finish looking sleek and shiny courtesy of the included Custom Shop case. Thanks to its elegantly contoured interior and plush lining, travelling has never felt so stress-free. Your bass is guaranteed protection when moving from gig to gig. Not only does it keep your instrument safe, but you can also ensure you have all of your required accessories on hand at all times thanks to the included storage compartment. Strings, picks, straps, tuners, and more will always be with you no matter where you go. Keep travelling untroubled.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9237001631 #R127812
Body and Bridge
- Material: 2pc Alder
- Shape: Precision Bass
- Colour: Fiesta Red - Heavy Relic
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Bridge: P/J Bass RH/LH Relic
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s P-Bass Oval C
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 34"
- Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
- Frets: 20
- Inlays: Micarta White
- Nut: Standard Fretboard Blank
- Nut Width: 44.45mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: '59-'62 P-Bass Relic w/Shield
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Truss Rod: Bass Top Load
- Pickguard: PGA '64 Tortoise Relic
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
- Tuners: Vintage P Bass Nickel
- Case: P Bass Brown Hardshell
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