Fender continues to bring old school to the forefront with the announcement of a “Factory Special Run” of instruments with their retro Antigua finish.
Introduced in the late 1960’s, the distinct color scheme was revisited in 1977 with more of a greenish shade. The new limited edition line includes both Jazz and Precision bass models.
Both basses feature an alder body with maple necks and fingerboards. The hardware includes a chrome Standard Vintage 4 Saddle bridge and a synthetic bone nut.
Both basses begin shipping this week with a street price of $749.99 each. For more, check out the Fender website.
Fender Factory Special Run Antigua Jazz Bass Specs:
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyester
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25” (18.41 cm)
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Urethane
- Nut Width: 1.5” (38.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 34” (86.36 cm)
- Pickups: 2 Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass® Single-Coil
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Standard Vintage 4 Saddle Bass
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Fender Factory Special Run Antigua Precision Bass Specs:
- Body: Alder
- Body Finish: Polyester
- Neck Shape: Modern “C” Shape
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Vintage Style Frets
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5” (24.1 cm)
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Urethane
- Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3 mm)
- Scale Length: 34” (86.36 cm)
- Pickup: Standard Precision Bass® Split Single-Coil Pickup
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Standard Vintage 4 Saddle Bass
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
