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Jaco lived hard and played hard, and his bass paid for it. But despite consistent and brutal abuse (he was rumored to drag the thing around with no case), his trusty Jazz Bass still delivered that inimitable Jaco sound. Aside from a perfect new fingerboard, this is a faithful re-creation, right down to the peeling paint and screw holes from a previous pickup. Select alder body, special shaped maple neck, epoxy-coated fretless rosewood fingerboard, and replacement P Bass control knobs. Hardshell Fender case included.

Fender Jaco Pastorius Relic Jazz Bass Features:

  • A re-creation in minute detail
  • Select alder body
  • Special shaped maple neck
  • Epoxy-coated fretless rosewood fingerboard
  • Replacement P Bass control knobs
  • Comes with deluxe Fender case

Fender Jaco Pastorius Relic Jazz Bass Includes:

  • deluxe hardshell case

You ain't no Jaco Pastorius, but that's no reason you can't give yourself an edge by playing his instrument. It's a collector's item already. Order now.

Fender Jaco Pastorius Relic Jazz Bass

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Average of 17 User Ratings

Overall

Overall: 8.35

Quality

Quality: 8.65

Features

Features: 8.59

Value

Value: 7.00

Customer Reviews

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Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

Killer Bass for a Pro
Posted by BCat on Oct 5, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Pro
Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, World, Other
I didn't plan to buy this bass, just checked it out at Guitar Center in Manhattan. But as soon as i played a few lines, i knew i was 'doomed'. Such a sweet and yet potent sound, have not been able to leave it in it's case since. I am wary of 'Custon Shop' instruments these days, but this one hits the spot. If you can handle the price, then you will be thrilled. Mine is about 4 years old. I don't even know if it's still being sold by Fender.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 10

There is no substitute for quality!
Posted by DoctorL from Kirkland, WA on Sep 2, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist now
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/Jazz/Fusion/Funk
I have been a bassist for 25 years, once professionally, now a hobbyist. I have had he latest and greatest, the oldies but goodies, the tried and trues, but when I received this as a gift from a great friend - I was blown away. This is all that is good in a bass, with nothing else there. It sings, it challenges, it is alive in your hands. Never have I seen such a beautiful thing as the neck on this bass. Don't be put off by the "relic" treatment, you will not find a shiny new bass that is as playable as this one. All of my other basses are gathering dust, and I am becoming obssessed with mastering this fine bass.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 8

Value

Value: 7

THE BASS FROM GOD!!!!!
Posted by Cat from Oz J-69 from Bethlehem, GA on Jul 2, 2009
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: I never stop playing.
Reviewer's Play Style: Pretty much everything (but NO COUNTRY!!!!!)
So I go into guitarcenter, and plug this sucker up, expecting a pretty fantastic instrument. My jaw dropped, (and not at the staggering price.) the best tone I've ever heard. I was astounded at the deep, throaty, growling sound that Jaco was famous for. Then, with the turning of a few knobs, I had the watery, synth sounding natural wah that comes with only the best fretless basses. (yet another tone that Jaco extensively used.) I also played a few harmonics on it, and got the brilliant, bright, clear response that many (who have listened to Jaco's Portrait of Tracy) have come to know. The tone isn't the only thing that is outstanding, though. The finish, (holes, worn spots, and dings included,) is absolutely incredible. I say incredible because of the closeness to the actual bass of doom in it's hayday. (and personally, I like worn finishes much more than brand new ones.) And the neck, man, I could go on and on and on about it. THE most comfortable, thin, and fast neck I've ever played on. (although I'd like frets on it, but then again, that would just be ruining what makes Jaco's bass Jaco's.) Overall, I was dumbstruck at the great quality, attention to detail, and playability of this beast. Even if the price tag is a bit too high.

Overall

Overall: 10

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 10

Value

Value: 8

I am a believer
Posted by Drleland from Seattle, WA on Oct 7, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Long-Time Bass player
Reviewer's Play Style: Fusion, Jazz, Rock
As a lifetime Ricky and Music Man player, I was very skeptical of Fender Jazzes. There was always something wrong - thick neck, buzzy pickups ... something. Then I got this as a gift from a great friend. Amazing doesn't even come close. I find that my other basses need dusting as I pick it up again and again. It is fantastic live, in practice, and in the studio. It is just all that is right with a bass, and nothing extra. And when you play continuum on it, it sings to you.

Overall

Overall: 8

Quality

Quality: 10

Features

Features: 9

Value

Value: 5

Nice bass, but not worth it.
Posted by alternative_alo from New Jersey on Jul 22, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: alternative, rock, funk, that kinda stuff.
The bass itself plays beautifully. the neck is worn down and feels surprisingly comfortable. The sound is pretty goos to, but the price tag is exceptionally high. Its a great replica, but if youre gonna buy a bass, you should wear it down yourself, not let some guy artificially age and bang up a perfectly good bass for you. I like this bass, but I wouldnt buy it, ever.

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