DISC Fender Custom Shop '64 NOS Jazz Bass, Blue Sparkle #R56836
Key Features
- Luscious bass tones and a premium playing experience
- Powerful, dynamic, articulate tone from Vintage J-Bass pickups
- Exceptional playability from custom neck
- Experience legendary Fender Custom Shop quality
DISC Fender Custom Shop '64 NOS Jazz Bass, Blue Sparkle #R56836 Overview
The bass of your dreams. When you play the Fender Custom Shop '64 NOS Jazz Bass, you're playing an instrument which has been crafted to the finest of standards. Offering you a totally unique playing experience and a sound straight from the '60s, it will fulfil all bassists' deepest desires. Two Vintage J-Bass pickups give this instrument it's superb vintage voicing and exceptional articulation, bringing out every detail of your notes – your basslines will sound better than ever before.
An expertly crafted custom quartersawn maple neck feels luxurious in your hands - you'll be able to express yourself with ease. No bassline will feel out of reach, and you'll feel a newfound freedom all the way along the sublime rosewood fretboard. This is no ordinary bass. It was built for those who want the absolute best from their instrument. Performance, tone, and character - it has it all.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionThe legendary Custom Shop
It needs no introduction. The Fender Custom Shop has been on the minds of musicians for decades now. Having a long legacy of quality craftsmanship and a reputation for making some of the best instruments in the world, it guarantees an exceptional playing experience. You can be sure that this instrument will live up to expectations – it's got all the hallmarks of a professional standard craft. Get ready for greatness.
Vintage vibes
Pure character in a pickup. The Vintage J-Bass pickups loaded into the Custom Shop '64 Jazz Bass give it the vibrant, purring tone it deserves. Offering solid articulation and powerful voicing, this pairing will bring out the best in your licks – no matter what style you're playing. Your notes will stand out and be heard without fail, and they'll chime through the mix like a bell.
The bridge J-Bass pickup is tight and punchy – something which made the Jazz Bass of the '60s so popular. It will project your notes with sharp clarity and precision. The J-Bass Rhythm in the neck offers a world of different tones for you to explore. Rich and creamy, it smoothens out your notes and makes them sing with warmth. Working in complete harmony, these pickups will invigorate your music.
Pure maple magic
Quartersawn for premium quality. The maple neck on this bass offers exceptional playability. Smooth, sweet, and custom made, it gives you the ability to craft your basslines with style and flair. Whether you’re holding down a tight rhythm or shredding your way across the fretboard, this neck will give you the ultimate capabilities. And it's got a nitro lacquer finish for exceptional feel. You'll feel totally at home playing it.
Your rosewood journey
Perfectly pristine. Warmth and richness erupt from this rosewood fretboard. It boasts luscious feel and exceptional sustain for an unbelievable response to your playing. This blends perfectly with the bright resonance of the maple neck, and helps to give this bass a beautifully well-balanced tone. Your fingers will glide along its surface like swans.
Superb hardware
Ready for a world tour? This bass certainly is – it's equipped with professional tools. The J-Bass bridge offers supreme tuning stability and total reliability – essential for live shows. And it's got some quality tuners to back it up. A custom 4-ply pickguard helps to protect the flashy finish from any scratches or damage, so your instrument will always look as good as it sounds. All this combined with the super comfortable Jazz Bass shape and luscious feel makes this one of the best basses you will ever lay eyes on.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop '64 NOS Jazz Bass
- Series: Custom Shop
- Colour: Blue Sparkle
- Body: 2-Piece Alder
- Body Finish: Sparkle
- Body Shape: Jazz Bass
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer
- Neck Shape: '64 Jazz Bass Custom
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: Micarta White
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
- Number of Frets: 20
Hardware and Electronics
- Nut Width: 1.5" (42 mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage J-Bass Lead
- Neck Pickup: Vintage J-Bass Rhythm
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: Jazz Bass
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Bass
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Off White
Miscellaneous
- String Gauges: 0.45-1.05
- Includes: FCS J Bass Case