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Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop '61 Precision Bass Relic is a piece of history in your hands. The sound of a '60s P-bass needs no introduction, and this modern recreation provides the goods in spades. At the heart of that famously fat-yet-crisp tone is an era-accurate, '62 style P pickup, hand-wound at the Fender Custom Shop. Even the wiring has been reproduced to give this relic bass all the colourful tone of the original.
Its quartersawn maple neck sports a '60s-style oval C neck shape, and is finished with a nitrocellulose lacquer, making both low-down riffing and virtuosic octave jumps a breeze. A top-of-the-line, flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard only adds to the Custom Shop 1961 P Bass's warmth, while the relic finish on the two piece alder body is superbly tasteful, giving this '61 Precision Bass a historic look to match its heritage tone.
Product Ref: 223074
It needs no introduction. The Fender Custom Shop has been the pinnacle of guitar-craft for decades. With a long legacy of quality craftmanship and a reputation for making some of the best instruments in the world, the Custom Shop name guarantees an exceptional playing experience and the finest components available. Get ready for greatness.
Pure character in a pickup. The classic sound of a '60s P-bass starts at its core. The Custom Shop P pickup included in the '61 Relic is something quite special. Thick bass output and crunchy top-end are the hallmarks of any Precision Bass tone, and the perfect combination to fill out any rock mix, while retaining maximum presence. Featuring vintage-style wiring and custom, hand-wired coils, the '62 pickup adds a gorgeous analogue warmth to that classic sound, and the results are truly spectacular.
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's '60s oval C shape will maximise your capabilities. And it's got a nitro lacquer finish for exceptional feel and fluid manoeuvrability, so you'll feel at home from fret one to fret twenty.
Perfectly pristine. Warmth and richness erupt from this AAA-quality, hand-picked 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.
Reliced and ready to go. The master crafters at Fender's factory have used their artistic prowess to give this bass a heavily road-worn look and feel. Along with the beautiful finish, this adds a new dimension to your aesthetics. It feels as if it were made in the '60s. But don't be fooled by the looks - the professional grade hardware is in pristine condition and contributes towards the seamless performance of the Custom Shop 1961 P Bass. This is an instrument that means business, and it will take you on a powerful musical journey.