Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic - Aged Sherwood Metallic

Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic - Aged Sherwood Metallic

New for 2023, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the Bass VI Journeyman Relic. An expertly crafted recreation of Fender's original six-string bass of 1961-1975, it's loaded with looks, sound and vibe that authentically evoke the instrument's four-switch design of the early 1960s.

The sleekly offset two-piece select alder body wears Journeyman Relic lacquer finishes in Aged Vintage White, Aged Black and Three-Color Sunburst. This special treatment imparts the look of an instrument that has changed hands or been handed down over the years, mostly played around the house and the occasional jam session or weekend gig. This generally well-cared-for look includes light finish checking, several "friendly" down-to-the-wood nicks and dings, some dulling of the hardware, and general moderate playing wear. The look of a very lucky find, in short.

The quartersawn maple neck has a '60s-style Oval "C" profile, topped by a 7.25"-radius round-lam rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium vintage (47095) frets and a bone nut. All three Custom Shop hand-wound '62 Jaguar^® pickups deliver deeply resonant period-correct tone with punchy lows and growling midrange, with vintage Bass VI wiring and controls including three pickup on/off slider switches and the Bass VI's classic low-cut "strangle" slider switch.

Other premium features include a Fender "floating vibrato" tailpiece with vintage-style six-saddle bridge and mute, four-ply brown shell pickguard, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Shape: Bass VI
• Color: Aged Sherwood Metallic
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: '60s Oval C
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Laminated Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Vintage Clay Dot
• Number of Frets: 21, Jescar 47095 (Medium Vintage)
• Scale Length: 30"
• Nut Width: 1.555"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Fender 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Threaded Steel Saddles and Included Adjustable Bridge Mute
• Tuners: Fender Vintage-style
• Neck Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar
• Middle Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar
• Bridge Pickup: Fender Custom Shop '62 Single-Coil Jaguar
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone, 3 x on/off slide switch, 1 x bass cut switch
• Strings: Fender Bass VI 5360, .025-.095
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 9236081249

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!