Vintage Vibe, Custom Shop Soul
Here’s a rare bird that hits all the right notes. The Fender Custom Shop 75th Anniversary Telecaster Bass is a masterclass in blending iconic designs. It pulls the best from the ’55 P-Bass lineage and infuses it with pure Telecaster spirit, creating an instrument that feels both timeless and totally unique. The Journeyman Aged Crimson Transparent finish over a resonant ash body looks incredible, giving it the authentic vibe of a well-loved instrument that’s seen its share of stages.
Tone That Thumps and Sings
The heart of this bass is its killer pickup combination. In the neck position, you have a Novak Tele Bass Fat Wind, which delivers that warm, wooly thump with a touch of extra muscle and clarity. Switch over to the bridge, and the Custom Shop ’55 P-Bass pickup gives you all the punch and woody growl that defined early electric bass. The real magic happens with the 60’s J-Bass stacked concentric controls, letting you dial in the perfect blend of both pickups for a massive, versatile sound palette.
Unmistakable Feel
From the moment you pick it up, this bass feels like an old friend. The neck is crafted from stunning quarter-sawn maple, carved into a ’55 P-Bass Soft “V” profile that’s comfortable and substantial. It fills the hand perfectly without ever feeling cumbersome. Combined with a vintage-correct 7.25-inch radius maple fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets, you get a buttery-smooth playing experience that makes lines feel effortless, from low-end grooves to upper-register fills.
