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Fender Custom Shop 1959 Precision Bass Relic Dakota Red Master Built by Jason Smith

Fender Custom Shop 1959 Precision Bass Relic Dakota Red Master Built by Jason Smith

Regular price $8,725.00
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Serial Number: R135438

Weight: 8lbs 11oz

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Description

It is no secret that the Fender Custom Shop has been creating some of the best instruments since 1987. In keeping with the true spirit of Leo’s original vision of the company, each instrument is built with the highest level of care and excellence. Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we have collaborated with the best minds at Fender to build the best instruments from top to bottom, tirelessly going over each spec to ensure that we offer you the best of what Fender has to offer. 

The story behind the master:
Jason Smith's story isn't just about guitars; it's about growing up with the hum of music and craftsmanship woven into every part of his life. As the son of Dan Smith, a Fender legend, Jason's childhood was shaped by more than just family dinners—it included backstage introductions to rock icons like Eric Clapton and Geddy Lee, long before he was old enough to realize how rare that was. By the time he joined the Fender Custom Shop in 1995, his path seemed inevitable, though he carved out his own identity through a five-year apprenticeship with Senior Master Builder John English, where he worked on iconic projects, including custom double-neck guitars for Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo.

Now, Jason’s guitars can be found in the hands of some of the biggest names in music—Flea, Geddy Lee, John 5, and more—but it’s not just their star power that drives his work. For him, it’s about building instruments with the same relentless attention to detail that his father showed him, continuing a legacy while making it his own.

Specs

General

Series: Fender Custom Shop
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Master Builder: Jason Smith
Serial Number: R135438
Product Color: Dakota Red
Relic/Aging Level: Relic
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G)

Body

Body Shape: Precision Bass
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder Body
Body Finish: Relic Lacquer Finish

Neck

Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
Neck Finish: Relic Lacquer Finish
Neck Shape: 1960 P Bass Oval "C" Back-Shape
Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
Nut Material: Bone Nut
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1mm)
Scale Length: 34" (863.6mm)
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: 4 Bolt
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dot
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Black

Electronics

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '62 Precision Bass Pickup
Controls and Switching: Vintage Precision Bass Wiring

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: Fender HiMass Bridge
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Fret Wire: Jescar Vintage / 45085
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Pickguard
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SKU: 9216050945-R135438

Description

It is no secret that the Fender Custom Shop has been creating some of the best instruments since 1987. In keeping with the true spirit of Leo’s original vision of the company, each instrument is built with the highest level of care and excellence. Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we have collaborated with the best minds at Fender to build the best instruments from top to bottom, tirelessly going over each spec to ensure that we offer you the best of what Fender has to offer. 

The story behind the master:
Jason Smith's story isn't just about guitars; it's about growing up with the hum of music and craftsmanship woven into every part of his life. As the son of Dan Smith, a Fender legend, Jason's childhood was shaped by more than just family dinners—it included backstage introductions to rock icons like Eric Clapton and Geddy Lee, long before he was old enough to realize how rare that was. By the time he joined the Fender Custom Shop in 1995, his path seemed inevitable, though he carved out his own identity through a five-year apprenticeship with Senior Master Builder John English, where he worked on iconic projects, including custom double-neck guitars for Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo.

Now, Jason’s guitars can be found in the hands of some of the biggest names in music—Flea, Geddy Lee, John 5, and more—but it’s not just their star power that drives his work. For him, it’s about building instruments with the same relentless attention to detail that his father showed him, continuing a legacy while making it his own.

Specs

General

Series: Fender Custom Shop
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Master Builder: Jason Smith
Serial Number: R135438
Product Color: Dakota Red
Relic/Aging Level: Relic
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G)

Body

Body Shape: Precision Bass
Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder Body
Body Finish: Relic Lacquer Finish

Neck

Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
Neck Finish: Relic Lacquer Finish
Neck Shape: 1960 P Bass Oval "C" Back-Shape
Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
Nut Material: Bone Nut
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1mm)
Scale Length: 34" (863.6mm)
Number of Frets: 20 Frets
Neck Joint: 4 Bolt
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Dot
Inlay Shape: Dots
Side Marker Inlay: Black

Electronics

Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '62 Precision Bass Pickup
Controls and Switching: Vintage Precision Bass Wiring

Hardware

Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: Fender HiMass Bridge
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Fret Wire: Jescar Vintage / 45085
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell Pickguard