The Fender Customized Store has launched a limited-edition George Harrison 1967 Bass VI, which it describes as a “painstaking” recreation of the Beatle’s authentic.

The mannequin has been crafted in Corona, California, capturing the look, really feel and character of Harrison’s mannequin, which he acquired in 1967 and used as an integral a part of his work with the band at Abbey Street Studios.

This restricted mannequin is priced at $9,500.00 (£8,599), is constructed to the identical specs by the Fender Customized Store luthiers, and is completed with Relic getting older to provide it a worn-in look. It has a two-piece choose alder physique to ship heat and a balanced midrange, with a skinny nitrocellulose lacquer end.

The neck is formed to match the profile of Harrison’s Bass VI, that includes a sure 3A rosewood fingerboard and white pearloid block inlays. The 7.25” radius and 21 classic frets present a period-correct enjoying floor throughout a 30” scale size. This shorter scale produces decrease string stress, lending a “supple, elastic really feel that invitations each bass traces and guitar-style phrasing”, based on the FCS.

A bone nut ensures “exact” intonation and open-string maintain on the headstock finish. As for tone, the instrument comes loaded with three period-correct Customized Store Hand-Wound Jaguar pickups, and particular person on/off slide switches for every pickup so gamers can sculpt their sign path on the fly.

One other private contact and nod to the unique is on the swap plate, the place etchings made by Harrison on his authentic to notice his most well-liked settings may be discovered. Different premium options embrace a 6-saddle vintage-style adjustable bridge with “floating” tremolo tailpiece and Bass VI mute, a 4-ply brown shell pickguard, and vintage-style tuning machines with the Fender brand. A deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificates of authenticity are all included.

“George Harrison’s Bass VI holds a singular place in Fender historical past. It performed a defining position in a number of the most influential recordings ever made whereas showcasing the outstanding versatility of the Bass VI itself,” says Chase Paul, Director of Fender Customized Store.

“With this Restricted Version launch, our Customized Store group has faithfully recreated George’s authentic instrument with extraordinary consideration to element, honouring its legacy and giving gamers and collectors the chance to personal a unprecedented piece of music historical past.”

To search out out extra, go to the Fender Customized Store.

Rachel started writing for Guitar.com in 2021 whereas ending up her diploma. A proud DIY guitarist, she has been enjoying for over 10 years and has written for the likes of Kerrang!, The Forty-5, and MusicTech. An enjoyer of all issues heavy, you’ll discover her at a competition or downtuning her guitars when away from her desk.