The Bravewood 1964 Jazz Bass features a select alder body and a rosewood fretboard.  It has a nitro-cellulose finish that has been reliced so that it looks like it’s been played forever.  You’ll get plenty of comments on the vintage aged bridge, the worn parts, and the fact that the body and neck have been distressed.  Of course, this is all just for show—the relic guitar itself plays like it’s brand new.

The owner of Bravewood Guitars, John Elliot, makes every relic guitar himself, so you know that any Bravewood 1964 Jazz Bass you find is going to have hours of personal attention and love put into it.  Because he builds each one, you’ll also know that your 1964 Jazz Bass is going to be one of a very limited number.  If you want a very unique instrument, a Bravewood guitar, no matter which model you pick, is going to be one of only a handful.

Bravewood Guitars is owned by John Elliott, the man who makes each and every relic guitar Bravewood offers.  At one point, John offered to build almost any guitar imaginable, but in recent years, he has begun only offering relic guitars for sale.  However, his attention to detail and his craftsmanship are at the highest level.  John is truly dedicated to making outstanding relic guitars.  Because of this, he doesn’t offer (or have time) to do much else.  While some guitar builders will build custom fingerboards or other parts for people, apply a relic finish to other guitars, and offer other services, John no longer does anything but build relic guitars.  This means you’ll have to look elsewhere if you want any of these services or if you want to place an order for a specific type of relic guitar.