Fender American Pro Jazz Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard (with Case)
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Featuring fluted tuner posts for added tuning stability and a pair of beefy V-Mod pickups, this American Pro Jazz Bass is ready to lay down some fat grooves.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
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Alder body | Light weight with a wide tonal range |
Maple neck | Bright tone, full sustain and strength |
Fender V-Mod pickups | Custom-voiced single-coils; mixed alnico types |
Posiflex graphite truss rod | Light weight, 2-way adjustability |
Overview
At Fender, they live and breathe electric instruments. Fender never rest--pushing craftsmanship to its limits, they design, test and endlessly experiment to create the best instruments on the planet. The Jazz Bass, a refinement of concepts first introduced in the Precision Bass, is the earliest example of this philosophy in action. Evolved for today's musician, the American Professional Jazz Bass combines modern features and materials with Fender's craftsmanship and expertise to produce a truly contemporary bass.
Speedy, powerful and articulate, the Jazz Bass quickly carved out a niche for itself when it was released in 1960. The slim, ultra-fast neck and slick offset-waist styling made it a favorite of bassists everywhere. Funk, fusion, disco and, of course, modern rock all owe a life debt to the fantastically versatile Jazz Bass.
Nik West Breaks Down the Fender American Professional Jazz Bass:
Developed by pickup master Michael Bump, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickups use a carefully selected blend of alnico magnet types for balanced tone with authentic Fender sonic DNA. Designed for comfort and performance, the slim modern "C"-shaped neck profile feels just right nestled in your hand, becoming one with you, while the narrow-tall frets provide a familiar playing feel and perfect intonation. Posiflex graphite support rods run the length of the neck, adding stability to the neck while resisting warping. The redesigned tuning machines use a fluted shaft, creating… read more the optimum break angle over the nut while keeping the string windings tight for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability.
The best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Jazz Bass is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend. read less
Speedy, powerful and articulate, the Jazz Bass quickly carved out a niche for itself when it was released in 1960. The slim, ultra-fast neck and slick offset-waist styling made it a favorite of bassists everywhere. Funk, fusion, disco and, of course, modern rock all owe a life debt to the fantastically versatile Jazz Bass.
Nik West Breaks Down the Fender American Professional Jazz Bass:
Developed by pickup master Michael Bump, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickups use a carefully selected blend of alnico magnet types for balanced tone with authentic Fender sonic DNA. Designed for comfort and performance, the slim modern "C"-shaped neck profile feels just right nestled in your hand, becoming one with you, while the narrow-tall frets provide a familiar playing feel and perfect intonation. Posiflex graphite support rods run the length of the neck, adding stability to the neck while resisting warping. The redesigned tuning machines use a fluted shaft, creating… read more the optimum break angle over the nut while keeping the string windings tight for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability.
The best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Jazz Bass is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend. read less
Specs
- Series: American Pro
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, "Slim C"
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241 mm)
- Frets: 20, Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass(TM) Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Pickups: V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz Bass (Bridge/Neck)
- Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, "Slim C"
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241 mm)
- Frets: 20, Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass(TM) Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Pickups: V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz Bass (Bridge/Neck)
- Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted September 4, 2017 by Sotero Rivera in New Milford, CT
"At the top of the list of great Jazz basses."
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If you are looking for an excellent example of a Jazz bass then look no further, this is it! You will fall in love with this bass' playability and sound. The single coil pups on this Jazz bass are as quiet as any humbuckers you can find. The neck has a satin finish and tall frets making this a very fast neck to play. The sound is pure Jazz bass and the electronics are top notch. I find it hard to find anything wrong with this instrument. Although this bass is not cheap, i believe that the instrument is worth every penny because of the excellent quality in materials and craftsmanship. This is a bass you will have for the rest of your life.
Sound
Pure Fender Jazz bass sound. The single coil pickups are very quiet and sound amazing. Crisp highs and clear lows.
Features
The materials used on this instrument apear to be high quality which you can feel and hear as soon as you pick it up and start playing.
Ease of Use
This bass has a very fast and smooth neck. With a typical Jazz bass thinnes on the nut. Comes with tall frets which have been crowned and rounded over very well giving a very comfortable feeling when playing.
Quality
The craftsmanship is very high and fit and finish is excellent. Paint job is done very well. No blemishes anywhere on the instrument.
Value
I believe this instrument is worth the price and more.… read more
Manufacturer Support
Did not have to contact Fender for anything.
The Wow Factor
I was floor by this bass. The caliber of the instrument is very high and playability and sound is unbelievable.
Musical Background:
25 years aying music. Play bass and Classical guitar.
Musical Style:
Rock, Metal and Classical guitar music. read less
Sound
Pure Fender Jazz bass sound. The single coil pickups are very quiet and sound amazing. Crisp highs and clear lows.
Features
The materials used on this instrument apear to be high quality which you can feel and hear as soon as you pick it up and start playing.
Ease of Use
This bass has a very fast and smooth neck. With a typical Jazz bass thinnes on the nut. Comes with tall frets which have been crowned and rounded over very well giving a very comfortable feeling when playing.
Quality
The craftsmanship is very high and fit and finish is excellent. Paint job is done very well. No blemishes anywhere on the instrument.
Value
I believe this instrument is worth the price and more.… read more
Manufacturer Support
Did not have to contact Fender for anything.
The Wow Factor
I was floor by this bass. The caliber of the instrument is very high and playability and sound is unbelievable.
Musical Background:
25 years aying music. Play bass and Classical guitar.
Musical Style:
Rock, Metal and Classical guitar music. read less
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