2022 - Fender Player Plus Active Jazz Bass - 3-Color Sunburst #MX21192890A
Serial: MX21192890A
Weight: 9 lbs 2 oz
$999.99
$849.99
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The Fender Custom Shop American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic in Dakota Red is a vivid expression of artistry and attitude, a masterful blend of history and high craft. Built as a Master Builder Apprentice instrument, it carries the unmistakable aura of Fender’s most revered workshop—where tradition and individuality converge in instruments that feel alive in the hands. The heavy relic finish tells a story of decades on the stage, its worn Dakota Red lacquer evoking the pulse of smoky clubs and midnight sessions where music and emotion blur into one. Every detail speaks to Fender’s legacy of feel and sound, yet it is executed with a precision and vitality that makes this bass unmistakably modern.
Its alder body offers the resonant, balanced voice that defined the Jazz Bass lineage, while a quartersawn maple neck brings strength, clarity, and responsiveness. The slab ebony fingerboard adds a sleek contrast, both visually and sonically, lending a refined edge to each note with its glassy smoothness and articulate attack. White pearloid block inlays gleam like constellations against the dark ebony surface, while the 1960 “U” shape neck fills the palm with the familiar fullness of vintage comfort. With a 9.5-inch radius and 45085 frets, the playability is effortless, bridging classic form with contemporary control.
At the heart of this instrument’s sound are the hand-wound vintage J-Bass pickups, delivering the unmistakable growl and singing midrange that made the Jazz Bass a legend. Whether in the studio or on stage, the tones are dynamic and deeply expressive, from tight, percussive lows to open, vocal highs. The RSD Deluxe Bass Bridge anchors the strings with remarkable sustain and stability, while the aged white pearloid pickguard completes the aesthetic—vintage elegance wrapped in worn rock-and-roll swagger.
Weighing in at 9 pounds 5 ounces, this bass carries a satisfying presence that translates directly into its sound and sustain. It comes housed in a hard case, ready for life on the road or treasured place in a collection. The Fender Custom Shop American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic in Dakota Red is more than a nod to history—it is a living, breathing embodiment of it, reborn through the hands of a new generation of Fender craftsmen.
This particular guitar was on display at the Fender Custom Shop Event in Corona, California. We were lucky enough to acquire this show piece for Eddies's Guitars.
Other specifications include:
- Part # 9236006030
- Master Builder Apprentice Build
- Alder Body
- Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Ebony Fretboard - Slab
- White Pearloid Block Fingerboard Inlays
- 1960 J Bass "U" Shape Neck
- 9.5" Radius
- 45085 Frets
- RSD Deluxe Bass Bridge
- Hand-wound Vintage J-Bass Bridge/Neck Pickups
- Aged White Pearloid Pick Guard
- Hard Case
- 9 lbs 5 oz
- #CZ578891
For more information about the Fender Custom Shop Instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Fender Custom Shop
- Actual Weight
- 9.5
- Series
- American Custom
- Body Style
- Jazz Bass
- Color
- Dakota Red
- Model
- American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic
- Condition
- Brand New
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SKU: CZ578891
Weight:
9 lbs
5 oz
Fender Custom Shop American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic - Dakota Red/Fender Custom Shop Event Instrument
$7,475.00
- Condition:
- New
- UPC:
- 197955148588
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Description
The Fender Custom Shop American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic in Dakota Red is a vivid expression of artistry and attitude, a masterful blend of history and high craft. Built as a Master Builder Apprentice instrument, it carries the unmistakable aura of Fender’s most revered workshop—where tradition and individuality converge in instruments that feel alive in the hands. The heavy relic finish tells a story of decades on the stage, its worn Dakota Red lacquer evoking the pulse of smoky clubs and midnight sessions where music and emotion blur into one. Every detail speaks to Fender’s legacy of feel and sound, yet it is executed with a precision and vitality that makes this bass unmistakably modern.
Its alder body offers the resonant, balanced voice that defined the Jazz Bass lineage, while a quartersawn maple neck brings strength, clarity, and responsiveness. The slab ebony fingerboard adds a sleek contrast, both visually and sonically, lending a refined edge to each note with its glassy smoothness and articulate attack. White pearloid block inlays gleam like constellations against the dark ebony surface, while the 1960 “U” shape neck fills the palm with the familiar fullness of vintage comfort. With a 9.5-inch radius and 45085 frets, the playability is effortless, bridging classic form with contemporary control.
At the heart of this instrument’s sound are the hand-wound vintage J-Bass pickups, delivering the unmistakable growl and singing midrange that made the Jazz Bass a legend. Whether in the studio or on stage, the tones are dynamic and deeply expressive, from tight, percussive lows to open, vocal highs. The RSD Deluxe Bass Bridge anchors the strings with remarkable sustain and stability, while the aged white pearloid pickguard completes the aesthetic—vintage elegance wrapped in worn rock-and-roll swagger.
Weighing in at 9 pounds 5 ounces, this bass carries a satisfying presence that translates directly into its sound and sustain. It comes housed in a hard case, ready for life on the road or treasured place in a collection. The Fender Custom Shop American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic in Dakota Red is more than a nod to history—it is a living, breathing embodiment of it, reborn through the hands of a new generation of Fender craftsmen.
This particular guitar was on display at the Fender Custom Shop Event in Corona, California. We were lucky enough to acquire this show piece for Eddies's Guitars.
Other specifications include:
- Part # 9236006030
- Master Builder Apprentice Build
- Alder Body
- Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Ebony Fretboard - Slab
- White Pearloid Block Fingerboard Inlays
- 1960 J Bass "U" Shape Neck
- 9.5" Radius
- 45085 Frets
- RSD Deluxe Bass Bridge
- Hand-wound Vintage J-Bass Bridge/Neck Pickups
- Aged White Pearloid Pick Guard
- Hard Case
- 9 lbs 5 oz
- #CZ578891
For more information about the Fender Custom Shop Instrument, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Fender Custom Shop
- Actual Weight
- 9.5
- Series
- American Custom
- Body Style
- Jazz Bass
- Color
- Dakota Red
- Model
- American Custom Jazz Bass Heavy Relic
- Condition
- Brand New
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