Fender Custom Shop 1991

This is a 1991 Custom Shop model. Unlike current models, the serial number stamp is an older style (see image 3).

There's a video of this instrument on Geek in Box, but I bought it before it was released online, so it's a phantom instrument (lol).

It appears to be a custom order from a music store, with block inlays and specifications inspired by the '68 models. While I haven't measured it precisely, it might weigh under 4kg.

It has a lacquer finish, and while there's a nice level of wear showing the gold undercoat, it's difficult to determine if the aging is relicing or genuine, given its vintage-adjacent era (see image 4).

When I purchased it, Geek in Box had already performed a thorough overhaul. The pickups are original, but the electronics, including the capacitors, have been replaced.

It was also stated that the frets had been refretted. However, wanting a more precise setup, I had a personal workshop in Tokyo, Yellow Gem, perform further meticulous adjustments, including the nut and neck angle. This allowed for a setup as low as 1.5mm on the G string at the 12th fret.

I was quite particular about the neck angle, requesting it to be adjusted to shorten the distance between the body and strings for easier slapping. This makes techniques like rapid fingerstyle runs and continuous pulls effortless, making me feel like I've improved as a player (see image 5).

At that time, the technician checked the truss rod and mentioned it had plenty of room, advising caution regarding back-bowing, especially with the changing seasons. The store where I purchased it also confirmed it could be turned 180 degrees in the tightening direction, so it still has plenty of life left.

Given that the Custom Shop started in 1987, this is an early model from the Custom Shop's history. As a vintage bass from a player's perspective, it's a highly sought-after piece from an era that is beginning to be appreciated.

While it has been modified from a player's perspective, I believe there isn't a more playable 90s bass out there.

It will be shipped in a soft case.