Ordering from the Fender Custom Shop for the first time

Hey guys. I need some guidance from the Fender bass enthusiasts here.

I'm in search of a Fender jazz bass in a specific finish. The Music Zoo on Long Island advised me to order my custom-built bass through the Fender Custom Shop, and sent me a link to the 2022 Custom Guitar Design Guide.

As per this guide, in order to submit a custom order, I must first select a jazz bass base model.

According to the design guide, the only base model available for a customized jazz bass is the 1964 Jazz Bass.

But, honestly, I'd like for the American Professional II Jazz Bass to be my base model.

https://i.imgur.com/QMGI7mq.jpg

My ideal jazz bass would have almost the same specs as that current American Professional II Jazz Bass.

Do I need to choose a base model solely from the limited options offered in the design guide?

Or will the Custom Shop still allow me to use any Fender jazz model that's in-stock as my base model?

I've never submitted a specialized order through the Fender Custom Shop before. So I was hoping if anyone here with experience with the Custom Shop could tell me how to proceed.

Thanks guys.

Any help, guys?

Not a bass player, so I'm likely not the person to be responding to this, but since no one else has yet, here's my suggestion: Try calling the Custom Shop. Yeah, I know, Fender doesn't make this easy (no phone numbers listed on their web site). Additionally, have you consider going Masterbuilt versus Custombuilt? If you can consult with a specific builder in the shop, you may have a lot more leeway in what you can get.

I could be wrong, but your post suggests you have very specific requirements for your bass. I had similar needs for a guitar that I couldn't find (especially online), so I finally reached out to a custom guitar builder and together we spec'd out *my* guitar. It took eighteen months from first contact to delivery, but it was worth it! I was playing it just this morning, and it just scratches every itch I could have.

I found a 1-800 phone number and email address for the Fender Custom Shop by doing an online search. I've never ordered anything from them, so I don't know how easy it is to reach them by phone, but it's worth a try.

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Originally Posted by OldStrummer

I could be wrong, but your post suggests you have very specific requirements for your bass.

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I'm not asking for anything special. All I aim for is a Pro II in a unique color with a pearloid pickgauard.