Fender American Professional Jazz Bass Fretless - RW - Sonic Grey

1349.00

First evolved from the P-Bass, Fender's Jazz Bass is embodiment of Fender's continuous experimentation and refinement. Never one to stay standing still Fender are continuously experimenting and pushing the envelope to bring you the best instruments in the world. Pickups are one of the most important aspects of any guitar, as such the American Professional is fitted with new V-Mod single-coil Jazz pickups that renews Fender's classic design, blending original Fender tone with updated modern performance improvements. Not only are the pickups new and improved but there's a new modern "Slim C" shaped neck with narrow-tall frets that provides a perfect intonation. Other quality of life improvements include a Posiflex Graphite Rods and new fluted tuners. A classic Olympic White finish combines the best of vintage with the best of modern bringing you a premium bass guitar that will unlock your full creative potential.

At Fender, we live and breathe electric instruments. We never rest—pushing craftsmanship to its limits, we 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 Fretless 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 favourite of bassists everywhere. Funk, fusion, disco and, of course, modern rock all owe a life debt to the fantastically versatile Jazz Bass.

Developed by longtime bass pickup master Michael Bump, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickup uses 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 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 Fretless is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend.

JAZZ BASS FEATURES

New Pickups

V-Mod Jazz Bass pickups are modified versions of our classic vintage pickup designs. Packed with the fundamental Fender bass sound you know and love, these single-coil pickups crank out high-output tone with vintage warmth and the crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.

Slim "Modern C" Neck Profile

This instrument features a modern neck designed for comfort and performance, with a slim, modern “C”-shaped profile (the shape of the neck in cross section), 9.5” fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets.

Narrow-Tall Frets

Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.

HiMass Vintage Bridge

Channel the early days of Fender in a thoroughly modern instrument thanks to the vintage-style HiMass bass bridge with single-groove saddles, offering an authentic vintage look with plenty of stability and sustain.

New Fluted Tuners

Wider at the top than the bottom, the fluted shafts force the string windings downward and keep them tight, resulting in a sharper and consistent break angle over the nut, creating increased sustain and better tuning stability.

Posiflex Graphite Rods
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations the environment. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.

New Hardshell Case

The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.

BRIDGE: 4-Saddle Himass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload

PICKUPS: V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz Bass (Bridge/Neck)
 

Specifications

• Series: American Pro
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck: Maple, "Slim C"
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Head-stock Face
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" (241 mm)
• Frets: Fretless, Narrow Tall
• Position Inlays: White Line Fret Markers
• 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 Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickups: V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz (Bridge/Neck)
• Pickup Switching: NA
• 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 9050L Stainless Steel Flatwound, (.045, .060, .080, .100 Gauges)
• Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case