Fender Precision Bass 1958 Glas Custom Fiesta Red Relic 8.4lbs w/ Vintage Black Tolex Case
Here we have a Glas Customs Precision Bass inspired by the unmistakable late-’50s era, finished in heavily aged Fiesta Red with a gold anodized guard and maple neck. This bass was built alongside a matching Glas Customs Fiesta Red Stratocaster, sharing the same aged finish, gold guard and visual direction. Together they form a one-off matched set, although each instrument is available separately.
Built and completed by hand in Los Angeles as part of the Glas Golden Era Collection, the aging, fretwork, wiring, assembly and final setup took place over approximately four to six months. It is not intended as a forensic museum replica. It is a piece of functional art created to capture the look, feel and direct response of a great late-’50s Precision Bass.
The alder body wears a full Fiesta Red relic treatment, with broad areas of exposed wood, aged edges and scattered marks throughout. The wear is deliberately bold but remains cohesive across the body, neck, hardware and guard. At 8.4 lbs, it is relatively light for a full-scale Precision Bass and feels balanced and comfortable both seated and on a strap.
The aged gold anodized pickguard gives the bass its defining late-’50s character, pairing perfectly with the warm maple neck and faded Fiesta Red finish. The aged control knobs, bridge and hardware complete the look without making the instrument feel overly decorative.
The genuine Fender maple neck has a substantial vintage C profile, traditional 7.25" radius and 20 vintage-style frets. The fingerboard edges have been hand rolled, the nut hand finished, and the frets professionally dressed and polished for a smooth, naturally broken-in feel.
A genuine set of Fender reverse-wind vintage tuners completes the period direction. These turn in the opposite direction from modern bass machines, just as players familiar with early Fender basses would expect.
The bass is powered by a set of Arcane ’57 Experience split-coil pickups. Voiced around the classic late-’50s Precision sound, they deliver firm low end, woody mids and enough upper-frequency definition to remain clear in a dense mix. The response is full and authoritative without becoming muddy, with excellent dynamics under both fingers and a pick.
The electronics include:
- Arcane ’57 Experience Precision Bass pickups
- CTS matched 450G potentiometers
- Full vintage cloth wiring
- 0.1µF paper-in-oil capacitor
- TonePros output jack
- Genuine vintage solder
The 0.1µF paper-in-oil capacitor gives the tone control a broad and musical sweep. Fully open, the bass retains clarity and attack. Rolling the control back introduces the deep, rounded character associated with traditional early Precision Bass wiring.
The vintage bridge provides a direct connection between the strings and body, helping the bass retain its immediate attack and focused low end. Every component has been checked, adjusted and aged to work as part of the complete instrument rather than appearing like a collection of unrelated parts.
It is strung with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky bass strings and set up with comfortable action and accurate intonation. The neck feels substantial without being cumbersome, and the professionally finished frets allow the bass to play cleanly across the entire fingerboard. It plays like hot butter.
Now, relics are not for everyone. These builds are not museum clones. They are pieces of functional art made to riff on the golden era with purpose, combining vintage character and old-school looks with dependable modern performance.
Condition
This bass is listed in Excellent condition. The finish wear, exposed wood, aged hardware and cosmetic marks are intentional and form part of the Glas relic process.
Neck Specifications
- Genuine Fender maple neck
- Profile: Vintage C
- Radius: 7.25"
- Frets: 20 vintage-style
- Scale length: 34"
- Nut width: Approximately 44.5mm
- Heel-adjust truss rod, fully functional
- Hand-rolled fingerboard edges
- Hand-finished nut
- Professionally dressed and polished frets
- Genuine Fender reverse-wind vintage tuners
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings
The bass ships in a genuine vintage relic black Tolex hard case with black lining. The case shows authentic age and wear throughout and pairs perfectly with the bass.
A matching Fiesta Red Glas Customs Stratocaster from the same build series is also available separately. Please see our other listings for the complete pair.
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