Fender Custom Shop '64 Jazz Bass Relic – USA 2006

Here is a Fender Jazz Bass, first introduced in 1960 as Fender’s more refined and versatile alternative to the Precision Bass, originally launched as the “Deluxe Model” and later renamed the Jazz Bass to better reflect its appeal to jazz players. Designed alongside the Jazzmaster, it featured a more contoured offset body and a slimmer, faster neck profile, offering improved comfort and a different playing feel compared to Fender’s earlier bass designs.

This model is defined by its dual single-coil pickup configuration, delivering a wider tonal range than the Precision Bass. The bridge pickup provides a brighter, more articulate voice with enhanced treble presence, while the neck pickup delivers a rounder, fuller low end. With both pickups blended, the Jazz Bass produces a naturally balanced tone with strong clarity and definition, making it suitable across jazz, funk, rock, and studio work.

Early control layouts evolved from stacked volume/tone knobs per pickup to the now-standard three-knob configuration (two volume, one master tone), giving players more intuitive control over blending and shaping their sound. The pickups are also reverse-wound, reverse-polarity (RWRP), meaning hum is cancelled when both pickups are run together at equal volume, resulting in a quieter, more refined output.

A landmark Fender design, the Jazz Bass remains one of the most expressive and adaptable electric bass platforms ever made, known for its playability, tonal flexibility, and enduring influence across modern music.

Specifications: 

Year: 2006
Country: USA
Model: Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass
Finish: Relic / road worn finish
Body: Alder body
Neck: Maple neck with C profile
Fingerboard: Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with clay dot inlays
Scale: 34"
Bridge: Original bridge
Tuners: Original tuners
Case: Original Fender hard case with COA and case candy