Fender has unveiled the 2024 Custom Collection from the Fender Custom Shop, and it has a good handful of basses. Four-strings appear in the Limited Edition, Time Machine, and Artisan collections for a total of seven new models.
First up is the Limited Edition P-Jazz Bass Relic, which Fender says is the best of the Precision Bass and the Jazz Bass in one instrument. It takes cues from the ’57 P-bass and has a two-piece select ash body and a quartersawn maple neck. The neck has a flat-laminated fingerboard like a ’50s P-Bass, but it has a ’60s-style U-neck profile and a 1.5-inch nut for a Jazz Bass neck feel. The P-Jazz Bass will come in Relic Aged Cimmaron Red, Aged White Blonde, or Chocolate Three-Color Sunburst Flashcoat lacquer. It will have a street price of $4,850.
The Time Machine lineup will have a Bass VI DLX Closet Classic, a 1954 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic, a 1958 Precision Bass Relic, a 1966 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic, and a 1961 Jazz Bass Heavy Relic. Each was designed in tribute to models from their respective years with varying amounts of relic work to give a worn-in look. Prices on this range from $4,550 to $5,950.
Finally, this year’s Artisan lineup includes just one instrument: the Artisan Maple Burl Jazz Bass NOS. As part of the series, the bass takes the “tried-and-true vintage platform” and gives it exotic appointments. Its two-piece ash body has an offset seam and is topped with a 4A maple burl top. The neck is also 3A roasted flame maple and fitted with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard. Other features include a pair of Custom Shop hand-wound vintage Jazz Bass pickups with vintage wiring, an RSE HiMass bridge, and vintage oval paddle tuners. It will go for $5,100.
The Fender Custom Shop basses will be available this year.
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Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition “P” Jazz Bass Relic Specs:
| Body Shape: | Precision Bass |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Ash |
| Body Finish: | Flash Coat Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1960 Jazz Bass “U” |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Fret Size: | Jescar Vintage (45085) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.5″ (38.1 mm) |
| Headstock: | Precision Bass |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt “Limited Edition” Engraved |
| Neck Finish: | Flash Coat Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck |
| Position Inlays: | Black Micarta Dot, 0.25″ (6.35 mm) |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’57 Precision Bass |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | None |
| Pickup Configuration: | S |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Chrome |
| Strings: | Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Fender Custom Shop BASS VI DLX Closet Classic Specs:
| Body Shape: | Bass VI |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Alder |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape: | ’60s Oval “C” |
| Scale Length: | 30″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 21 |
| Fret Size: | Jescar Medium Vintage (47095) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.555″ (39.5mm) |
| Headstock: | Large ’60s Style |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 3A Rosewood |
| Position Inlays: | Vintage Clay Dot |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop ’62 Single-Coil Jaguar |
| Middle Pickup: | Custom Shop ’62 Single-Coil Jaguar |
| Neck Pickup: | Custom Shop ’62 Single-Coil Jaguar |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | 3-On/Off Slide Switches (One for Each Pickup) |
| Pickup Configuration: | SSS |
| Special Electronics: | 2-Position Slide Switch for Bass-Cut “Strangle” Circuit |
| Bridge: | 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Adjustable with “Floating” Tremolo Tailpiece |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style with Fender Logo |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Mint Green |
| Control Knobs: | Black Plastic |
| Strings: | Fender Bass VI 5350/6 Stainless Steel .025-.095 |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Fender Custom Shop 1954 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic Specs:
| Body Shape: | Precision Bass |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Ash |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1955 Soft “V” |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Fret Size: | Jescar Medium Vintage (47095) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.70″ (43.2 mm) |
| Headstock: | Telecaster |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck |
| Position Inlays: | Black Micarta Dot, 0.25″ (6.35 mm) |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’55 Precision Bass |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | None |
| Pickup Configuration: | S |
| Bridge: | 2-Saddle Vintage-Style Precision Bass |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Parchment |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Chrome |
| Strings: | Stainless Steel Flatwound (.055-.105 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Fender Custom Shop 1958 Precision Bass Relic Specs:
| Body Shape: | Precision Bass |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Ash |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1957 Soft “V” |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Fret Size: | Medium Jumbo (6150) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75″ (44.45 mm) |
| Headstock: | Precision Bass |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck |
| Position Inlays: | Black Micarta Dot, 0.25″ (6.35 mm) |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’57 Precision Bass |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | None |
| Pickup Configuration: | S |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Chrome |
| Strings: | Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Fender Custom Shop 1966 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic Specs:
| Body Shape: | Precision Bass |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Alder |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1960 P Bass Oval “C” |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Fret Size: | Medium Jumbo (6150) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.75″ (44.45 mm) |
| Headstock: | Jazz Bass |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 3A Rosewood |
| Position Inlays: | Mother of Pearl Dot, 0.28″ (7 mm) |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’65/’70 Precision Bass |
| Controls: | Volume, Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | None |
| Pickup Configuration: | S |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Parchment |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Chrome |
| Strings: | Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Fender Custom Shop 1961 Jazz Bass Heavy Relic Specs:
| Body Shape: | Jazz Bass |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Ash |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1960 Jazz Bass “U” |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25″ (184.1 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Fret Size: | Jescar Medium Vintage (47095) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.5″ (38.1 mm) |
| Headstock: | Jazz Bass |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 3A Rosewood |
| Position Inlays: | Vintage Clay Dot |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage Jazz Bass |
| Neck Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage Jazz Bass |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | None |
| Pickup Configuration: | SS |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage-Style |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 4-Ply Brown Shell |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric |
| Strings: | Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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Fender Custom Shop Artisan Maple Burl Jazz Bass Specs:
| Body Shape: | Jazz Bass |
| Body Material: | 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam |
| Body Finish: | WLS Undercoat |
| Neck Material: | 3A Roasted Flame Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1960 Jazz Bass “U” |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″ (241 mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 20 |
| Fret Size: | Medium Jumbo (6150) |
| String Nut: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.5″ (38.1 mm) |
| Headstock: | Jazz Bass |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo, Serialized |
| Neck Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Fingerboard: | 3A Rosewood |
| Position Inlays: | Mother of Pearl Dot, 0.25″ (6.35 mm) |
| Bridge Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’60s Jazz Bass Heavy Beveled Alnico V |
| Neck Pickup: | Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’60s Jazz Bass Heavy Beveled Alnico V |
| Controls: | Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching: | None |
| Pickup Configuration: | SS |
| Bridge: | RSD Designed HiMass™ |
| Tuning Machines: | Vintage Oval Paddle |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard: | 4-Ply Brown Shell |
| Control Knobs: | Black Plastic with White Indicator |
| Strings: | Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories: | Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity. |
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I would imagine the scale length of the Bass VI will be the usual 30″ and not the 34″ stated above.
You’re correct. It must have been wrong in the specs given and I missed it. Thanks – I’ve updated the specs.