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The Fender Custom Shop 1961 P 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 in a nitrocellulose lacquer, making both low-down rifing 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 tasteful "Relic" finish on the two piece alder body gives the Custom Shop '61 P Bass a historic look to match its heritage tone.
Product Ref: 174598
It needs no introduction. The Fender Custom Shop has been at the pinnacle of guitar-craft for decades. With a long legacy of quality craftsmanship 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 20.
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 a bass that means business, and it will take you on a powerful musical journey.