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The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Precision Bass Relic is an extraordinary, masterfully crafted instrument that captures the foundational spirit, look, and thunderous voice of a golden-era classic. Built as a faithful tribute to a landmark year in bass history, this instrument features a premium two-piece select alder body paired with a rock-solid quarter-sawn maple neck. Its gorgeous Aged Sherwood Metallic nitrocellulose lacquer finish is beautifully worn to a Relic level, perfectly mimicking decades of authentic stage use while remaining completely unhindered under your fingers. Driven by a hand-wound 1962 Precision Bass Relic pickup, this bass delivers the punchy midrange, focused low-end growl, and absolute sonic authority that defined the soundtracks of generations.

• Body Material: Built with a selected two-piece alder body to establish a highly resonant acoustic foundation and exceptional structural integrity.
• Neck Material & Fingerboard: Features a premium quarter-sawn maple neck paired with a flat-laminated rosewood fretboard sourced to meet strict CITES RW AAA 9mm specifications, producing a rich, warm response.
• Neck Construction & Joint: Designed with a rock-solid 4-bolt mounting style and a vintage-accurate V-logo SN Relic neck plate.
• Pickup Configuration: Equipped with a premium, hand-wound 1962 Precision Bass Relic bridge pickup position split-coil that yields deep, authentic vintage warmth and remarkable clarity.
• Neck Profile or Ergonomic Feature: Features a comfortable 1960 Precision Bass Oval C neck shape profile with a heavy relic back treatment that provides an effortlessly smooth and fast playing surface.
• Bridge System: Outfitted with a premium P/J Bass right-hand/left-hand style relic bridge system utilizing vintage-accurate components to maximize sustain and tuning stability.
• Headstock: Features a large vintage-style headstock profile bearing an authentic vintage Precision Bass decal, 0.580-inch head thickness, vintage bass nickel relic tuning keys, and a unique third strap button installed right behind the headstock.
• Finish & Color: Dressed in a hand-sprayed Aged Sherwood Metallic nitrocellulose lacquer body finish accented beautifully by a medium-tint nitrocellulose lacquer neck finish.
• Hardware & Appointments: Adorned with a PGA 1964 Precision Bass tortoiseshell relic pickguard, micarta white face dots, and factory-installed chrome pickup and bridge covers.
• Case/Gig Bag: Comes securely packaged inside a premium Fender Custom Shop brown Precision Bass hardshell case for ultimate road security and climate-controlled preservation.
• Scale Length: Built to standard full-scale bass dimensions to provide optimal string tension and traditional low-end balance.
• Nut Width: 1.750" nut width utilizing a premium bone nut for comfortable, traditional string spacing and exceptional organic resonance.
• Fret Specifications: Features 20 medium-jumbo 6150 frets set into a comfortable 9.50" fretboard radius for effortless playability and fluid navigation.

Built upon Fender's historic design legacy and executed by the world's finest luthiers, the Fender Custom Shop 1961 Precision Bass Relic redefines premium bass performance. Combining an authentically aged look with a hand-wound pickup, quarter-sawn neck stability, and an exceptionally smooth playing surface, this instrument stands as a definitive professional-grade tool. The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Precision Bass Relic ensures your performance is anchored by deep, classic, and completely authoritative tones every single time you step up to the microphone.

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