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Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop '63 P Bass Journeyman is every bassist's dream guitar, delivering a one-of-a-kind sound that is matched with a flawless playability and gorgeous vintage aesthetic. The Precision bass has, over the years, cemented itself at the pinnacle of the music industry as one of the greatest guitars of all time - and they don't come much better than this Journeyman Relic. Fully loaded with a single, hand-wound, custom bass humbucking pickup that is sure to deliver a powerful, growling low-end punch alongside a balanced and clear mid-range.
The body is made out of alder, a light tonewood that provides a balanced tonal palette. What's more, the maple neck adds a brightness to the mix and has a '60s style "oval C" shape which ensures a comfortable playability. Complete with a gorgeous Olympic white finish, and a hardshell case and strap included - this really is the whole package. Every instrument made in the Fender Custom Shop is manufactured with passion, care and attention to detail that is unmatched by any other guitar makers in the world - and the Fender Custom Shop '63 P Bass Journeyman is no different.
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The Fender Custom Shop '63 P Bass Journeyman is a relic of one of the finest versions of a bass that has been so often favoured by some of the most legendary musicians in the world. When you invest in a Fender product, you know that every aspect of the instrument is built using premium components with unmatched craftmanship and care. Each Custom Shop product is completely unique, meaning that your guitar will make a sound that is one-of-a-kind and owned entirely by you - and can also be tailored easily to help you find your voice. Designed to look and play like a dream, once you get taste of the Fender Custom Shop '63 P Bass Journeyman, you'll never turn back.
The Fender Custom Shop '63 P Bass Journeyman is complete with a single humbucking pickup that provides an incredibly powerful, deep sound, thrives at high outputs and offers a tone completely unlike any other bass pickup on the market. This is because it was hand wound in the custom shop, so it delivers a bespoke experience that is fully tailorable to your taste. Precision basses have always been famed for their versatility, offering something different for every player that is sure to capture your audience and elevate your performance to new heights.
The body is made out of two-piece select alder, which offers a balanced and warm tone that holds an exceptional resonance that will allow you to hold those long notes for an eternity. It is also a lightweight tonewood, which enhanced the guitars playability, as well as your manoeuvrability on stage. The neck is built from quartersawn maple which is sure to feel fantastic in your hands, as well as providing a highly durable and long-lasting performance. Ready to withstand all the trials of life on the road, the maple neck also brings a more lively brightness to the mix that is evident in the mid-high range, for crystal clear, shimmering highs.
The Fender Custom Shop '63 P Bass Journeyman is made to last a lifetime, and will reward you with tonal development over time and multiple uses. Featuring a four-saddle vintage-style bridge which works in unison with the bone nut and chrome tuning pegs to ensure optimum tuning stability, so you can say goodbye to re-tuning between every song. What's more, these key components also help to hold a comfortable and fully adjustable action over the strings, reducing any strain while you play and allowing you to push the limits of your technique further than ever before.
The fretboard is made from round-laminated rosewood, providing a smooth playing surface that will have you gliding between the frets with complete ease. This effect that is compounded when you consider the nitrocellulose lacquer finish featured on the neck. All of the hardware is chrome, and guarantees a durable performance as well as complementing the beautiful Olympic white finish. Subtle but effective, the clay dot inlays further emphasise the natural aesthetic of this guitar, so you are sure to stand out on any stage.