Fender American Standard Jazz Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard with Case

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Kick your rig to the next level with this timeless American classic. This USA-made J Bass features upgraded electronics, hardware, and fresh finish options.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
C-shaped neck profile Comfortable, rounded oval shape
Maple neck and fretboard Bright, even tone with long sustain
Posiflex graphite truss rod Light weight, 2-way adjustability
Custom Shop '60s Jazz pickups Rich tone, overwound for a more aggressive punch

What do Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller, and countless other bass giants have in common? They all play Fender Jazz Basses with maple fingerboards. Revamped 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 complement 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. read more 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 a hard bass to overlook.
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- 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: 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: Hardshell case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Fender USA STD Jazz Bass, Maple

The Fender 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 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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted September 30, 2013 by CM G in Eastern, WA

"Great classic instrument"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Purchased this bass about 1 month ago and I've had a hard time puting it down. The features are as straight forward as you can get, and are exactly what I need in a bass guitar. Simple electronics, 2 volumes, 1 tone, nothing fancy, but nothing unnecessary, and the pickups sound great. very vintage tones. The build quality really impressed me, beautiful finish, hardware is of a high quality and excellent woods used. The neck is the real selling point for me, I opted for the maple fretboard and it feels great. Satin finish on the back of neck is comfortable and fast, fret work is impeccable and the rolled edges feel broken in just as advertised. My only complaint on the entire instrument is the neck is a bit pale, I would have liked a bit darker tint but it is in no way an issue. Still a beautiful bass. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a quality American made instrument.

Musical Background:

15+ years experience, professional. Guitar, Bass

Musical Style:

Blues, Rock and Roll
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