In 2024, Fender Custom Shop proudly presents the 1966 Precision Bass® Journeyman Relic®. A true icon, the 1960s P-Bass® with a rosewood fingerboard is legendary, and this bass really stands out. Its two-piece select alder body sports a Journeyman Relic® nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Super Faded Aged Lake Placid Blue, Aged Natural, or Three-Color Sunburst. The quartersawn maple neck has a 1960 Oval “C” back-shape and a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, offering that perfect mid-‘60s look and feel. The Custom Shop hand-wound ‘65/’70 P-Bass® pickup and vintage wiring deliver all the deep thump and warm tones you'd expect from a 1966 Precision Bass®. Other great features include a 7.25' radius, 20 medium jumbo (6150) frets, a 4-ply brown shell pickguard (3-ply parchment on Lake Placid Blue), a vintage-style 4-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, a bone nut, a disc string tree, and it comes with a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity.
Using this Fender Custom Shop 1966 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic Guitar is a breeze. First, tune it up using the vintage - style tuning machines. Make sure the strings are at the right tension for your playing style. When you're ready to play, the Custom Shop hand - wound pickup will give you great sound. For a better look and feel, you can hold the neck with its 1960 Oval “C” back - shape. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in the deluxe hardshell case when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the body and strings with a clean, dry cloth after each use. Check the tuning machines regularly to ensure they're working properly. And don't forget to change the strings every few months for the best sound. As for the certificate of authenticity, keep it in a safe place. Enjoy your guitar and have a great time playing!
