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The Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius Tribute Jazz Bass is a fretless electric bass guitar designed to replicate the instrument famously played by the American jazz musician Jaco Pastorius. Pastorius originally modified his 1962 Fender Jazz Bass by pulling out the frets and coating the fingerboard w...
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Faithful recreation of an iconic fretless bass with superb construction and historical importance; demanding fretless design and price narrow usability.
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The Fender Custom Shop Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Stratocaster is an electric guitar model manufactured as a replica of the instrument used by blues rock guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. Vaughan's original guitar, nicknamed "Number One," was a 1960s Stratocaster heavily modified with a left-handed trem...
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Meticulous Number One recreation, powerful tones, and major historical significance; extreme price and specialized specifications keep it from universal status.
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The Fender Custom Shop Todd Krause 1960 Stratocaster Relic is an electric guitar modeled after the 1960-specification Fender Stratocaster. Built by Todd Krause, a master builder at the Fender Custom Shop, the instrument is part of the company's Time Machine series. It features an artificially worn "...
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Todd Krause craftsmanship, balanced playability, and authentic early 1960s tones are strongly regarded; scarcity and cost limit accessibility.
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The Fender Custom Shop Greg Fessler 1963 Telecaster Relic is an electric guitar modeled after the specifications of early 1960s Fender Telecasters. Built by master builder Greg Fessler, the instrument incorporates period-accurate components such as a clay-dot rosewood fretboard and hand-wound pickup...
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Excellent masterbuilt workmanship, articulate Telecaster response, and convincing aging; collector pricing and traditional limitations prevent broader enthusiasm.
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The Fender Custom Shop Andy Summers Tribute Telecaster is a replica of the modified 1961 Telecaster used by the guitarist during his tenure with the rock band The Police. Built by Fender's Custom Shop, it accurately reproduces the worn original guitar, including a body routed for a neck-position hum...
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Accurate unusual electronics, excellent craftsmanship, and strong Police association; high cost, weight, and specialized controls limit mainstream appeal.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Journeyman Relic is an electric guitar modeled after the original 1952 Fender solid-body models. Built in the United States by the Fender Custom Shop, it features traditional elements such as a solid ash body, a maple neck, and single-coil pickups. The Journeym...
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Benchmark early Telecaster sound, craftsmanship, and tasteful aging produce strong consensus; vintage ergonomics and cost remain limitations.
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The Fender Custom Shop John Cruz 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is an electric guitar designed to emulate the precise structural and aesthetic details of a 1961 Fender Stratocaster. Built by Master Builder John Cruz, the instrument features period-correct components, such as a rosewood fretboard with...
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Highly regarded masterbuilt feel, period detail, and tonal response; John Cruz controversy affects resale perception, while price and wear divide buyers.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic is a vintage recreation of the original Fender Jazz Bass introduced in the early 1960s. Manufactured in the Fender Custom Shop, the bass features an offset waist body, a slim "C"-shaped maple neck, a rosewood fretboard, and dual single-coil pick...
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A benchmark vintage Jazz Bass recreation with versatile tones and excellent feel; high cost and individual instrument variation are noted.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1951 Nocaster Journeyman Relic is a premium electric guitar manufactured in the United States to replicate an early Fender model. The Nocaster name references a brief period in 1951 when Fender removed the Broadcaster decal from its guitars due to a trademark conflict with Gre...
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Historically compelling recreation with excellent neck feel, resonance, and Telecaster tones; premium price and minimalist electronics constrain versatility.
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A Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass based on the 1964 model, distinguished by Journeyman Relic aging and period-inspired specifications.
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Desirable period specifications, refined playability, and strong tonal range draw acclaim; pricing and artificial aging limit broader accessibility.
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A U.S.-made Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass modeled on the 1962 instrument, notable for its offset body, dual pickups, and aged finish.
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Highly regarded for versatile dual pickup tones, period feel, and premium construction; price and artificial wear temper value assessments.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is an electric guitar produced by Fender's Custom Shop division. It replicates specifications from 1959 Stratocasters, including a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, which became standard that year. The "Journeyman Relic" finish treatmen...
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Desirable 1959 profile, convincing tones, and excellent finishing attract strong reviews; expensive and still subject to individual variation.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic is an electric bass manufactured in the United States to replicate the specifications of the instrument's inaugural 1960 production year. It features the model's signature offset waist body, dual single-coil pickups, and a bound rosewood fingerb...
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Historically appealing debut year styling, articulate tones, and superb workmanship; vintage ergonomics and premium pricing remain drawbacks.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Precision Bass Relic is an electric bass built in the United States to mirror the design specifications of early 1960s Fender instruments. It incorporates period-correct components such as a slab rosewood fingerboard, clay dot inlays, and a split-single-coil pickup. The R...
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Classic mature Precision sound, excellent neck work, and dependable craftsmanship receive acclaim; expensive for a fundamentally simple instrument.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a solid-body electric guitar built to replicate the specifications of early 1960s Fender instruments. Its historically accurate details typically include a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, clay dot inlays, and vintage-style hardware...
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Praised for comfortable playability, vintage voiced pickups, and tasteful wear; substantial cost and traditional features restrict appeal.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1958 Precision Bass Journeyman Relic is an electric bass guitar manufactured in the United States. It is designed to replicate the look, feel, and specifications of Precision Basses built in 1958. The Journeyman Relic treatment involves artificial aging to simulate a gently us...
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Strong vintage Precision tone, comfortable moderate wear, and excellent construction; simple electronics and elevated price constrain perceived value.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1957 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is an electric guitar produced in the United States to replicate the design features of 1957 models. Typical period specifications include a maple neck, a synchronized tremolo bridge, and three single-coil pickups. The Journeyman Relic finish...
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Classic specifications, polished craftsmanship, and manageable Journeyman wear make this broadly admired; value remains difficult to justify.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic is an American-made electric guitar that reproduces the specifications of the early 1960s Jazzmaster models. It features Fender's traditional offset waist body shape, dual soapbar single-coil pickups, and the Jazzmaster's specialized floating t...
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Excellent vintage Jazzmaster sound, playability, and moderate wear; setup sensitivity and premium price are the main recurring weaknesses.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1958 Precision Bass Relic is an electric bass guitar manufactured in the United States to replicate the specifications of Fender's 1958 model. The "Relic" designation indicates that the instrument has undergone a deliberate aging process in the Fender Custom Shop to simulate d...
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Authoritative Precision Bass tone, strong resonance, and meticulous construction; high cost and cosmetic aging offer limited practical advantage.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1960 Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic is a limited-production electric guitar built by Fender's Custom Shop division, which manufactures premium instruments in Corona, California. It is modeled on the Telecaster Custom as produced around 1960, distinguished by its bound body...
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Bound body elegance, versatile classic tones, and excellent craftsmanship are widely admired; cost and deliberate aging remain subjective.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1956 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is a limited-production electric guitar produced by Fender's Custom Shop in Corona, California. It is modeled on the Stratocaster as configured in 1956, when the model featured a one-piece maple neck, three single-coil pickups, and a two-colo...
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Excellent build, comfortable vintage profile, and restrained aging receive broad praise; pricing remains the principal weakness.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1959 Jazzmaster Journeyman Relic is an electric guitar manufactured in the United States to replicate the specifications of late-1950s Fender instruments. It features the brand's signature offset waist body, dual single-coil pickups, and a floating tremolo system. The Journeym...
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Praised for expressive offset tones, comfortable neck, and tasteful aging; traditional Jazzmaster hardware requires careful setup and adaptation.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is an electric guitar produced in the United States to mirror the componentry of early-1960s Fender Stratocasters. Its design incorporates a rosewood slab fretboard, clay dot position markers, and three single-coil pickups. The defining characteri...
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Period accurate design, strong vintage tones, and excellent setup support its reputation; Heavy Relic aesthetics are polarizing.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1955 Telecaster Journeyman Relic is an electric guitar manufactured in the United States to mirror the specifications of mid-1950s Telecasters. It features the brand's distinct "Journeyman Relic" treatment, a finishing process that simulates light to moderate wear from years o...
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Praised for lively response, period styling, and comfortable moderate wear; high price and unit variation prevent stronger consensus.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Relic is an American-made electric guitar that replicates the specific design elements of early-1960s Fender Stratocasters. It features a "Relic" finish, a proprietary aging process intended to visually and tactically mimic a vintage instrument that has susta...
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Exceptional construction, vintage accuracy, tones, and playability; high price and divisive artificial aging limit universal approval.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic is an electric guitar produced by Fender's Custom Shop division, recreating features associated with 1963-era Stratocasters. The Journeyman Relic finish treatment simulates moderate, natural playing wear, sitting between lighter and heavier r...
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Strong early 1960s character, reliable Custom Shop quality, and moderate aging; expensive relative to equally capable modern alternatives.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is an electric guitar produced by the Fender Custom Shop, the limited-production division of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation based in Corona, California. It recreates specifications associated with Stratocasters from the early 1960s, includ...
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Highly regarded for early 1960s feel, responsive pickups, and workmanship; conspicuous aging and cost remain frequent objections.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1966 Jazz Bass Relic is an electric bass guitar manufactured in the United States to replicate the precise specifications of Fender's mid-1960s instruments. It is constructed to mimic the look and feel of an authentic vintage bass that has experienced decades of natural wear,...
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Excellent mid 1960s Jazz Bass character and craftsmanship; heavier neck preferences, aging treatment, and premium cost reduce universal appeal.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1959 Stratocaster Heavy Relic is an electric guitar manufactured in the United States as part of Fender's high-end Custom Shop line. It replicates the specifications of a late-1950s Stratocaster, incorporating period-correct hardware and a rosewood fretboard. The "Heavy Relic"...
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Custom Shop craftsmanship and classic late 1950s specifications earn acclaim; extreme wear treatment and premium pricing divide players.
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The Fender Custom Shop 1958 Jazzmaster Relic is a high-end electric guitar recreating the first-year Jazzmaster specifications. Introduced in 1958, the Jazzmaster featured Leo Fender's innovative offset body design, specialized floating tremolo system, and unique wide single-coil pickups. The "Relic...
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Authentic debut era Jazzmaster character and excellent craftsmanship; vintage bridge quirks, setup sensitivity, and relic aesthetics divide reviewers.
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What leads the Fender Custom Shop ranking?
Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius Tribute Jazz Bass currently leads the Fender Custom Shop results with a displayed score of 9.06/10. This is an editorial ranking result for the items included on this page, not a universal verdict for every use case.
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