Fender Custom Shop Limited 1966 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic Aged Candy Apple Red w/case

Fender Custom Shop Limited 1966 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic – Aged Candy Apple Red w/Case

Weight - 8lbs 13oz

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Overview:
Step back into the golden era of Fender basses with this Limited Edition 1966 Jazz Bass from the Fender Custom Shop. Finished in a stunning Aged Candy Apple Red with matching painted headcap, this bass is loaded with vintage-inspired appointments and Journeyman Relic aging for authentic looks, feel, and sound. Only available for a short time and built to exacting Custom Shop standards, this ‘66 J-Bass delivers the unmistakable tone, vibe, and comfort of a classic Fender—right down to the tortoise pickguard, block inlays, and matching headstock.

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Key Features:

• Limited Edition Custom Shop build, 2023 Summer Event model
• Journeyman Relic finish – lightly aged Candy Apple Red with authentic checking and patina
• Matching painted headstock with LTD decal
• 2-piece select alder body, hand-sorted for weight and resonance
• 4-ply tortoise relic pickguard and black finger rest (factory installed)
• Classic 1964/66 Jazz Bass hardware, pickup covers, and ashtray bridge cover
• Includes Fender Custom Shop hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and original paperwork

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Specifications:

Body

• Body Wood: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Finish: Journeyman Relic Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Aged Candy Apple Red
• Contours: Vintage ‘64 J-Bass
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise, relic’d

Neck

• Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple, Medium Tint Nitro Finish (Journeyman Relic)
• Neck Construction: Round-lam, matching painted headcap
• Neck Profile: 1960 "U" shape (0.810" 1st fret / 0.950" 12th fret)
• Fretboard: AAA Rosewood, 7.25" radius
• Inlays: White pearloid block
• Binding: .060” parchment
• Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo (6150)
• Nut: Bone, 1.500” width
• Truss Rod: Top-load
• Headstock: Matching paint, LTD decal, 3rd strap button installed

Hardware & Electronics

• Tuners: Vintage Style HB2 “J-Bass Oval”
• Bridge: Vintage-Style P/J-Bass (rel’d), with bridge and pickup covers (“ashtrays”) installed
• Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone (VVT), 1964 J-Bass wiring
• Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Vintage J-Bass (Rhythm & Lead, rel’d)
• Strings: .045–.065–.085–.105 (standard)
• Strap Buttons: Standard (no strap locks)
• Finger Rest: Black (installed)

Extras

• Case: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell
• Certificate of Authenticity & Full Paperwork

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Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• DFW’s home for high-end, hard-to-find Fender Custom Shop basses
• Expert setup and thorough inspection for superior playability
• Knowledgeable, musician-staffed support for all your needs
• Climate-controlled showroom and professional shipping
• Trusted by pros and collectors nationwide

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Capture the iconic sound and timeless style of a ‘60s Jazz Bass—experience this rare Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic at Tone Shop Guitars!

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