Fender Custom Shop Club

[phillipkregg]

So I got the opportunity today to play an actual 1965 Fender Precision and loved every minute of it. Except for maybe the 10 grand price tag.

The most surreal part of it was that I kept looking at the back of the neck and the body finish because the wear looked - and felt - soooo similar to both of my Custom Shop P basses.

I thought I may have read the tag wrong and was actually playing a Custom Shop bass. Nope. It was an original.

Just saying all of this because I know sometimes Fender CS gets flak for being a bit pricey, and, although I love both of my basses, I didn't think that they were "actual" recreations of the classic versions, but just very well made and great playing basses.

Turns out the CS is actually doing a killer job of recreating these bad boys and making something that would cost twice what it charges if you found it out in the wild.

 

[SJLee]

NAMM shot from FCS Facebook.

 

[BassJuju]

NAMM shot from FCS Facebook.

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That’s nice... love that look and tone.

 

[davidak]

NBD..59P with J neck. Fender is still the best in these CC checking on finish, don't you think..?

 

[Devnor]

There's a new '66 Jazz bass in the 2020 collection. Journeyman relic in daphne blue, burst or black with rosewood board and pearl blocks & binding. I can't find any pics of this but it sounds cool.

 

[Skullie]

There's a new '66 Jazz bass in the 2020 collection. Journeyman relic in daphne blue, burst or black with rosewood board and pearl blocks & binding. I can't find any pics of this but it sounds cool.

Greg Koch does a Custom Shop walk through for Wildwood. The rep shows Greg these basses starting at 14:24.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

Greg Koch does a Custom Shop walk through for Wildwood. The rep shows Greg these basses starting at 14:24.

You can always count on Greg to show the basses a little love...he’s about the only one though...I’ve seen one or two other NAMM videos from the FCS booth from this year...they walked right past them every time...

 

[Devnor]

Thanks for posting that. I was going to order the daphne blue but the aged black looks quite stunning.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

Thanks for posting that. I was going to order the daphne blue but the aged black looks quite stunning.

It definitely does...’66 is a a great year...I’ve always loved the ones with the dots and binding, but it’s hard to argue against the blocks...looks great..!

 

[DeepHz]

I am about ready to order a Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass team build. I hope I'm in the right forum and sorry in advance if I'm not. I want to order the stacked knobs on the bass. Can anyone tell me the difference in tone from stacked vs V/V/T configuration? By your experience of course.

 

[Midak]

Hello!
I believe either way you are going to end up with a lovely instrument. Please share with us info on your order, like colors.

Though I have no experience on the matter (my CS '64 is VVT), here is some info on the matter (1:05):

 

[DeepHz]

Thanks for the video link! Great info provided. I already have a Highwayman and Sadowsky Jazz with V/V/T so I think I will go with stacked controls for a different sound. I am thinking of candy apple red with matching headstock? Still undecided. I just love the feel/build on every one I have played. I am also thinking of compound radius on the neck. What are your thoughts?

 

[Ace Of Bass]

Specs sound great...The CAR FCS does really pops...mine did and I know @Midak can attest...from what I’ve heard and experienced, the pre ‘64 circuit is a bit warmer/darker sounding (just a bit though)...I love both circuits and think they’re the best pure passive jazz circuits out there...enjoy and keep us posted..!

Thanks for the video link! Great info provided. I already have a Highwayman and Sadowsky Jazz with V/V/T so I think I will go with stacked controls for a different sound. I am thinking of candy apple red with matching headstock? Still undecided. I just love the feel/build on every one I have played. I am also thinking of compound radius on the neck. What are your thoughts?

 

[Midak]

Ah, Candy Apple Red...

 

[TB24]

Ah, Candy Apple Red...

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Beautiful Brother!

 

[Midak]

Thanks for the video link! Great info provided. I already have a Highwayman and Sadowsky Jazz with V/V/T so I think I will go with stacked controls for a different sound. I am thinking of candy apple red with matching headstock? Still undecided. I just love the feel/build on every one I have played. I am also thinking of compound radius on the neck. What are your thoughts?

Other color options that I believe to be amazing included (and are not limited to):

Dakota Red.

Fiesta Red.

Sherwood Green.

Shoreline Gold.

Firemist Gold.

And now, some awesome pictures from CME, all featuring stacked-knobs Jazzes.

Beautiful Brother!

Thank you, very much!

 

[bass4more]

I vote Dakota Red, but the CAR also looks great. Can’t really go wrong either way.

 

[Ace Of Bass]

I’m partial to metallic finishes, but pastels are nice too...

 

[Rickles]

Midak, you're killin' me! (Where did I put that credit card?)

 

[DeepHz]

Thanks guys! All those pics really screwed up my color choice!! I want them all!!!!! Based on what I have already I think Candy Apple or Dakota red is the best choice for now. And I think Midak just solidified a tort pickgaurd is the answer for me. Really appreciate the input!