Vintage P Bass Thump Without Vintage Headaches
If you live for that thick 60s Precision Bass thump but do not want to chase fragile museum pieces, this Fender Custom Shop 1964 Precision Bass Relic delivers the real feel, tone, and vibe in a stage ready workhorse.
Alder 59 P Bass Body With 60s Attitude
The alder 59 P Bass style body in Bleached 3 Tone Sunburst hits that sweet spot between familiar and uniquely cool. The relic treatment is not just about looks. The thinner, worn in finish lets the body ring, so you get that woody bloom and dry, articulate attack that sits perfectly in a mix.
Up close, the checking, dings, and wear feel like a bass that has done a thousand gigs, without the sketchy repairs or mystery history. Add the tort guard, chrome bridge and pickup covers, and you are looking at pure 1964 album cover energy every time you open the case.
Quartersawn Neck That Feels Broken In
The quartersawn maple neck gives you rock solid stability and a more alive feel under your fretting hand. The 60 P Bass Oval C profile starts at .790 inches at the first fret and fills out to .990 inches by the 12th, so it feels substantial without ever feeling like a baseball bat.
The unfinished relic back is the secret weapon. No sticky gloss, just a smooth, satin like feel that plays fast and relaxed whether you are digging in with fingers or sliding up for melodic lines. The AAA rosewood board, 7.25 inch radius, and medium jumbo 6150 frets make vibrato, slides, and position shifts buttery and controlled, with vintage clay dots keeping the look perfectly era correct.
Hand Wound 62 P Pickup For The Classic Voice
The hand wound 62 P Bass Relic pickup is where the magic happens. You get that thick, focused low end that locks with the kick drum, plus the classic P Bass midrange growl that lets every note cut without ever getting harsh.
Roll the tone back and you are in instant Motown and soul territory. Open it up and you get grind and grit for rock, worship, and modern country. The 59 P Bass control layout keeps things simple, and the pickup responds to every nuance of your touch, from soft thump to aggressive attack. Real talk, this is the sound most bass players are chasing when they say “P Bass.”
Vintage Correct Details With Player Focused Tweaks
Little touches make this one a serious player tool. The bone nut cut to 1.750 inches feels roomy for your fretting hand, and the 2.500 inch butt width gives you a confident platform up high on the neck. Vintage bass nickel relic tuners hold tune like champs, and the extra strap button on the back of the headstock gives you options if you like the way an old school over the shoulder strap hangs.
At 9.2 pounds it has enough mass to sound huge and focused without feeling like a boat anchor. On a strap it balances naturally, so three hour sets are no big deal. It is the kind of bass you stop thinking about physically so you can just lock in and play.
Custom Shop Craftsmanship, Built To Be Played
This is Fender Custom Shop at its best. Quartersawn neck, AAA rosewood board, perfectly rolled edges, clean fretwork, and period correct details everywhere you look. These are legacy pieces that feel like they have been in the family for decades, but they are built to live on stages and in studios, not just inside a case.
Photos are of the actual bass in our shop, serial CZ582478. You should have zero surprises when you crack the case and hit that first low note.
Dialed In By Moore Guitars And Ready To Ship
Before this bass leaves Evansville, Indiana it gets our full Player Perfect setup. Our techs are working bassists who dial in relief, action, and intonation like they are setting up their own main axe. Tell us your string gauge and preferred feel at checkout and we will ship it ready to hit the stage or studio.
You also get free 2 to 3 day shipping, our 72 Hour Love It Guarantee, and the peace of mind that comes from a bass that has been inspected three times before it goes in the box. Trade ins and 0 percent financing are on the table too, so getting into a serious Custom Shop P Bass has never been easier.
Questions about this bass? Call (888) 794-8482 and talk to a real player on our team. No scripts, just honest gear talk.
