{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-1961-heavy-relic-jazz-bass-ash-sapphire-blue-transparent-chucksclusive-r118315-display-model","title":"Fender Custom Shop 1961 Jazz Bass, Ash Heavy Relic - Sapphire Blue Transparent - CHUCKSCLUSIVE - #R118315","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRobust and Fast - The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Heavy Relic Ash Jazz Bass in Sapphire Blue Transparent Chuck Levin's 65th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1960, the \"Jazz Bass\" was a robust-sounding, smooth-playing successor to the early Precision Bass. The Fender 1961 Heavy Relic is an homage to that faster-playing and now iconic Jazz Bass, complete with vintage-style concentric knobs, and for the purists, the felt mute tips are right there in the case candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just 9 pounds, this two-piece Ash body was selected for both light weight and its attractive grain. It wears a Heavy Relic lacquer finish, with the looks and feel of a well-played vintage model and a long service life. It has a fast-playing, tinted quartersawn maple neck that sports a '60 J Bass \"U\" -shaped profile, which we've spec'ed with a 7.25\" radius fingerboard and 20 medium-jumbo frets. Packed with authentic Jazz Bass tone, the pair of Hand-Wound Vintage Jazz Bass pickups growl with pure power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther included features are the 4-ply Tortoiseshell pickguard, vintage-style J Bass bridge with threaded steel saddles, plus vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and the round string tree. This special model edition includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck's was founded in 1958, and our early successes happened just as the original versions of these Jazz Basses had begun to leave Fender's shop. Chuck Levin's continues creating a legend of it's own among serious musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOur 65th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating our 65th Anniversary means sharing history with Fender, way back to when Chuck Levin's was just a small music shop in the middle of DC! We've partnered with Fender's Custom Shop for a special throw-back edition, offering an exclusive \"Sapphire Blue Transparent\" custom color which Fender made for the occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel Name: 1961 Jazz Bass Heavy Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Edition: Chuck Levin's 65th Anniversary Sapphire Blue Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Heavy Relic Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: 2-Piece Select Ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Quartersawn Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: 1960 \"U\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34\" (864 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition Inlays: Vintage Clay Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Size: Medium Jumbo\/6150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.5\" (38.1 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: SS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Single-Coil Jazz Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Single-Coil Jazz Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Black Plastic Vintage Jazz Bass Controls with Concentric Knobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 1. (Neck Pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 2 (Bridge Pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone 1 (Neck Pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone 2 (Bridge Pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Vintage J-Bass Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Vintage-Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Finish: Nickel\/Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: NPS, .045-.105 Gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Deluxe Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Fender\u003cbr\u003eModel: 9232000625\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I681915-N-R118315-0-WHXD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838422737215,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G36467919","price":2725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/c37404d8-7be5-4a75-a202-e5d1ffcbf134.jpg?v=1782094227","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/fender-custom-shop-1961-heavy-relic-jazz-bass-ash-sapphire-blue-transparent-chucksclusive-r118315-display-model","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}