Description
The Fender Custom Shop Artisan Maple Burl Jazz Bass is a showpiece in every sense; a stunning blend of craftsmanship, exotic woods, and unmistakable Jazz Bass feel. Whether you're a discerning collector, a studio-focused session player, or simply someone drawn to unique, high-end instruments, this bass speaks to those who crave tonal depth and visual artistry in equal measure.
Crafted with a 2-piece select ash body and topped with a mesmerizing 4A maple burl cap, this bass takes the classic Jazz Bass silhouette and elevates it with boutique-level materials. The roasted flame maple neck (3A grade) paired with a rosewood fingerboard brings rich warmth and smooth attack to your playing, making it equally suited for R&B grooves, jazz fusion, or funk precision. Hand-wound '60s Jazz Bass pickups deliver the unmistakable snap, growl, and nuance that made this model legendary; now enhanced with extra clarity and punch thanks to the tonewood synergy.
The playability is everything you'd expect from the Custom Shop. A '60s "U" neck carve provides substance without slowing you down, while the 9.5" radius and 6150 medium jumbo frets offer just the right blend of vintage feel and modern comfort. The RSD HiMass bridge improves sustain and tuning stability, and vintage oval paddle tuners keep things traditional in look but tight in function.
Visually, this bass is unforgettable. The Aged Natural lacquer finish lets the burl top breathe and glow under stage lights, while the 4-ply brown shell pickguard adds vintage elegance. Every detail-down to the mother of pearl dot inlays and serialized Custom Shop neck plate-tells the story of an instrument built to inspire.
The Artisan Maple Burl Jazz Bass is not just another boutique instrument; it's a celebration of what the Fender Custom Shop does best. At Cream City Music, we're proud to showcase a bass that blends beauty, tone, and craftsmanship into something truly exceptional. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind Jazz Bass with character and class, this is it.
Specifications:
- Color: Aged Natural
- Body Shape: Jazz Bass
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
- Body Finish: WLS Undercoat
- Neck Material: 3A Roasted Flame Maple
- Neck Shape: 1960 Jazz Bass "U"
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo (6150)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- Headstock: Jazz Bass
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 3A Rosewood
- Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 0.25"
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '60s Jazz Bass Heavy Beveled Alnico V
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '60s Jazz Bass Heavy Beveled Alnico V
- Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: None
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: RSD Designed HiMass
- Tuning Machines: Vintage Oval Paddle
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic with White Indicator
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9236091138
