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Fender 2012 American Standard Jazz Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard with Case

Kick your rig to the next level with this timeless American classic. Complete with upgraded electronics, hardware, and fresh finish options. (1) Read 1 review for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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What do Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller, and countless other bass giants have in common? They all play Fender Jazz Basses with maple fingerboards. Revamped for 2012 with upgraded electronics and hardware, the American Standard Jazz Bass continues Fender's long legacy of producing some of the most tuneful and playable basses out there. The 2012 release uses Fender Custom Shop pickups to capture all the classic punch and vibe of a '60s era J Bass with enough defined tone to satisfy even the most ravenous J Bass enthusiasts.

Upgraded Electronics

Like the rest of the American Standard series, the 2012 release of the J Bass features high-end pickups straight from the Fender Custom Shop. The dual '60s Jazz Bass single-coils are identical to those used on some of Fender's top-shelf custom basses and offer all the power and tone you'd expect from such prodigious components. The J Bass sound is most commonly associated with smooth lows and punchier mids and highs; the Custom Shop pickups deliver these prized tonal qualities with outstanding character and clarity.

Classic Feel and Style

In addition to the upgraded electronics, the 2012 American Standard J Bass boasts a full compliment of other upgrades and enhancements. The neck is a modern C-shaped profile with maple fingerboard endowing this J Bass with a superb feel to match its tone. The undercoating is thinner than in previous years which increases sustain and resonance through the entire bass, as does the redesigned high mass vintage bridge. Rounded out with an array of attractive finishes, the 2012 American Standard carries a vintage vibe worthy of its classic sound.

Features:

- Fender Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass single-coil pickups delivering classic J Bass tone
- Maple neck with modern C-shaped profile, maple fingerboard and posiflex graphite support rods
- High Mass Vintage bridge for great resonance and sustain
- Alder body with a gloss urethane finish
- Included hardshell case

A classic electric bass if ever there was one, the Fender American Standard Jazz Bass with maple fingerboard combines a set of exciting enhancements with all the fundamental qualities of the J Bass design. For bassists from any genre ready to kick their rig to the next level, this is hard bass to overlook. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Fender products.
- Series: American Standard
- Body Shape: Jazz Bass
- Body: Alder, Gloss Urethane Finish
- Neck: Maple, Modern C Shape
- Neck Finish: Urethane
- Maple Fingerboard: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front
- Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 inches (24.1 cm)
- Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 34 inches (86.36 cm)
- Nut Width: 1.5 inches (38.1 mm)
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Truss Rod: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods
- Truss Rod Nut: 3/16 inch Hex Adjustment
- Pickups: Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass Single Coil Bridge and Neck
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuning Keys: Fender/Hipshot Vintage Keys with Tapered Shafts
- Bridge: HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload)
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic Knobs
- Included Accessories: Molded rectangular SKB case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth
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3-Color Sunburst
Shipping Weight: 23 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 18 x 6 in
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Shipping Weight: 25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 19 x 7 in
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Shipping Weight: 25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 19 x 7 in
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Shipping Weight: 25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 52 x 18 x 7 in
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Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 17 x 7 in
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Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 18 x 7 in
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Shipping Weight: 26 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 18 x 7 in
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Shipping Weight: 28 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 51 x 18 x 7 in
Fender Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-488-1818

Product Description

The Fender 2012 American Standard Jazz electric bass is the same versatile, best-selling instrument it has always been, and it's now upgraded with Fender Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass single-coil pickups. These amazing Fender Custom Shop pickups provide a powerful punch with refined clarity and definition, everything you want in a Jazz bass! A tinted maple neck gives the 2012 American Standard Jazz bass a luxurious look and superb feel.

Features

- Fender Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass single-coil pickups for great punch and clarity
- Modern C shape Maple neck with a tinted look
- High Mass Vintage bridge for great resonance and sustain
- Alder body with a gloss urethane finish
- Posiflex Graphite neck support rods
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"Best bass Fender has to offer"
Overall: I was looking at a lot of different basses and brands. I finally decided on the 2012 USA STD Jazz. I have the white one with the maple neck. (I like maple necks). The overall construction and craftsmanship is great. The finish is flawless. I design of the 'string through' bridge is one reason I bought this model. It just seems natural that the string vibration is transferred though the body most completely when the strings go through the body. Also, this relieves bridge stress that normally comes with non-string through designs. The pickups sound great. Even though there is single coil hum when each pickup is on by itself, it's not that big of a deal and is not noticeable during performance. The lighter tuners give a nice balance to the guitar. With me, I already made some modifications (because I'm a fanatic). First, I bought a Fender bridge cover for the Jazz bass. The reason I did this is because some of the set skews on the bridge pads were sticking up rather high after I made some intonation and bridge adjustments. They would actually scratch and cut my hand when I was playing! After installing the Fender bridge cover, I didn't have that problem anymore. It didn't really affect my playing, and it even looks nice and 'retro' with the bridge cover in place. I would highly recommend that. Also, I did a little electronic modifications. I removed the small tone knob and replaced it with a 3 way switch-craft toggle for pickup selection. I then wired the 2 remaining POTS to 'master volume' and 'master tone'. I personally like this configuration and I really think Fender should offer this as an option. If I ever decide to sell this (and I probably won't!), I can always throw the original tone POT back in and bring it to original specs. Another thing Fender should have done is put a neck 'tilt skrew' under the back bolt on plate. This would give players the option to adjust the neck angle just in case they wanted a certain type of action with the neck and bridge height. Right now you are more or less limited to the standard Fender set up specs. These are 'good', don't get me wrong, but I would have liked to add some tilt to the neck because of my playing style. That's about it! I would really recommend one of these. It is beautiful, well built, good sounding, and will hold it's resale value more than any other type of bass. By the way, the hard shell case fits like a glove and is a 'knock-out'. I play this through a MARK 4-10" rig, and it sounds fantastic!
Style of Music: Classic Rock, Blues, Country, Big Band, Jazz
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