Fender Standard Jazz V 5-String Electric Bass (Pao Ferro)

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Upgraded version. Alder body. 2 bi-pole pickups. Includes Gig Bag.

On its early '60s introduction, the Fender Jazz Bass guitar immediately endeared itself to the music world, quickly becoming another Fender design classic and an indispensable element in the arsenal of many a bassist worldwide. The 5-string version has also proven very popular.

Fender's 5-string Standard Jazz Bass V incorporates many of the original model's classic Fender 'firsts,' such as the offset waist and ultra-slim fast-action neck. It's updated here with 2 bi-pole pickups, American Jazz Bass knobs and a Pau Ferro fingerboard, giving you the best of both worlds and eras'some vintage vibe and appointments with some modern refinements.

Model Name: Standard Jazz Bass V String (Upgrade)

Model Number: 013-6600-(Color #)

Series: Standard Series

Colors:
(306) Black
(325) Chrome Red
(332)* Brown Sunburst
(375) Midnight Wine
(380) Arctic White
(387) Electron Blue
(Polyester Finish)

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape, (Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 9.5 in. Radius (241mm)

No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 2 Standard 5-String Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups (Mid & Bridge)

Controls:
Volume 1. (Neck Pickup)
Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Master Tone

Pickup Switching: None

Bridge: Standard Vintage Style 5-String

Machine Heads: Gotoh Cast/Sealed 'Mini' Tuners

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: 3-Ply White

Scale Length: 34 in. (864 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.875 in. (47.6 mm)

Unique Features: New Pickups and New Vintage Style Jazz Bass Control Knobs

Strings: Super Bass 8255-5M-135, NPS, p/n 073-8255-556, Gauge: (.045, .065, .085, .110tw, .135tw)

Accessories: Standard Gig Bag

Case: None

Introduced: 1/2006

Notice: Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (74 ratings)
Submitted July 25, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Its a Fender its supposed to be great."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is the best so far.
Sound
This Bass sounds great It easily adjusts to every type of music I play.
Features
It had good features thogh I can't find a pickup cover for it.
Ease of Use
This bass has a very slim neck. I can play this bass easier than my other two.
Quality
Its a Fender, all Fenders have good quality and this is no exception.
Value
This is the lowest price I have ever seen for a jazz bass
Manufacturer Support
Unsure
The Wow Factor
This bass immediately said "you need me" all over it. I have always wanted one of these.

Musical Background:

semi-ro

Musical Style:

Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock
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