Fender Deluxe Active Jazz V 5-String Electric Bass (with Gig Bag)

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Classic styling meets 5-string versatility in the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V, with a modern C-shaped neck and active electronics for precise tone-sculpting.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
C-shaped neck profile Comfortable, rounded oval shape
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength

Do you spend half your waking hours playing bass? If your life revolves around rehearsals and gigs, check out the Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V. This upgraded five-string electric bass guitar offers gigging bass players the classic styling and upgraded features their fingers deserve, such as a pair of Vintage Noiseless pickups, a comfortable C-shaped neck, active electronics, and more.

Made for Working Musicians

Designed especially for the working bassist, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V offers players the high-quality components they need to keep the music sounding great throughout every session. Two dual-coil ceramic Vintage Noiseless five-string Jazz Bass pickups with nickel-plated pole pieces are onboard, as is a three-band active EQ with treble, mid, and bass boost/cut. In this price range, Fender's Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V offers quite a bit. Its active electronics are responsive and intuitive to use. Accessing a wide range of sounds is easy with the three-band EQ; just dial in the sound you want, and rock out.

It Looks Luxe

A four-ply brown shell pickguard complements the instrument's alder body and C-shaped maple neck with rosewood fretboard. The neck is smooth and comfortable to the touch, letting you play for hours on end without much fatigue, while the bass's luxurious, shiny finish will make you want to look down and admire it as you play.

Features:

- 5-string electric bass guitar with active electronics and more
- Alder body and modern C-shaped read more maple neck with rosewood fretboard offer elegant appearance and comfortable touch
- 2 Dual-coil ceramic Vintage Noiseless five-string Jazz Bass pickups with nickel-plated pole pieces are onboard
- Responsive 3-band EQ with treble, mid, and bass boost/cut lets you dial in the sound you want
- 4-Ply brown shell pickguard lends the bass some sparkle

A versatile bass, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V can tackle everything from bright pop-style playing to aggressive growls to funked-out, fun bass lines. Take it to any gig where you need precise tone-sculpting options and an instrument you'll be proud to show off.
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SERIES: Deluxe Series

BODY: Alder

NECK: Maple, Modern "C" Shape (Satin Polyurethane Finish)

MACHINE HEADS: Ping Cast/Sealed "Mini" Tuners

FINGERBOARD: Rosewood

NO. OF FRETS: 20 Medium Jumbo Frets

PICKUPS: 2 Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless 5-String Jazz Bass Pickups with Nickel Plated Pole Pieces

CONTROLS:
Master Volume, Pan Pot, 3-Band Active EQ with:
Treble Boost/Cut: +/- 10 db @ 8kHz, a shift in the cut frequency, and about a 2dB slope per octave.
Mid Boost/Cut: +10dB, -15dB @ 500Hz, and a wide band slope.
Bass Boost/Cut: +/- 12 db @ 40 Hz, with a 4dB slope per octave

BRIDGE: Standard Vintage Style V

PICKUP SWITCHING: Pan Pot

HARDWARE: Chrome

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

CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag

PICKGUARD: 4-Ply Brown Shell

SCALE LENGTH: 34 in. (864 mm)

WIDTH AT NUT: 1.875 in. (47.6 mm)

UNIQUE FEATURES: U.S. Made Active Electronics

ACCESSORIES: Deluxe Gig Bag

INTRODUCED: 7/2004

Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V

The upgraded Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V was designed with the gigging bass player in mind. The 5-string Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V offers players classic styling and modern features such as -- a comfortable "C"-shape neck, active electronics and Vintage Noiseless pickups.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (93 ratings)
Submitted March 9, 2008 by a customer from comcast.net

"Worth every penny....."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I wasn't really looking to by another bass when my friend showed this one to me.But after seeing it & playing it I think I would have tried to go get one if this one hadn't been for sale. I play in a country,rock,blues,Cajun & Tex-Mex band so having a wide vary of sounds at my finger tips is a great benefit to me. We play around 100 gigs a year,so I use my equipment it's not just to hang it on the wall & look at it.I'm sure this bass will be a warrior. PROS: awesome sound,wide variety of tones,great color,finish & good hardware,lots of boom for your buck CONS: pretty heavy & the neck is just a little wide(but not that bad)

Sound
This bass is a tone monster !! It has a deep bass tone but also good highs & a great mid range.After to you learn the controls it's very easy to dial in the sound your looking for.Lots of volume from this monster. I play through a SWR Working Pro 15 & between the amp & the guitar I can cover a wide range of musical styles & sounds.The pickups & electronics are very quite & very responsive. I bought my used(a 1999 model)& it had some old strings on it & once I replaced them with some DR Lo-Riders it really came alive.

Features
As I said I bought this bass used & got a hard-shell case with mine,but hey at least they include a gig bag. It's no-sense bass every feature has a purpose. All materials & parts are very good quality.My bass is almost 10 yrs old & everything still works great read more & the bass is very solid. I the option of a maple finger board would be cool.I think it would look really cool since the head stock is maple.

Ease of Use
With some experimenting you can make this bass sound like a P bass or get that nasty J bass growl or a combo of both,a deep dark heavy metal bass,a bright pop style bass or a funk machine. If you're expecting that slim J bass neck your in for a surprise,it has a pretty wide neck but not uncomfortable.A person with smaller hands may have some fatigue after a long gig & it's pretty heavy.It's a "Real Man's " bass.(LOL) I have 2 other 5 strings (Dean fretless & an older Peavey)that have slimmer necks,but not as wide as my Washburn 6 string.Don't let that be something that keeps you from buying this bass.

Quality
OK some people are guitar snobs & think that anything but a USA Fender is junk,they're wrong.This MIM is a very well crafted instrument & should last you a lifetime with proper care & handling.Mine(a 99') has spent a good portion of it's life in a case(until now,it's out gigging every weekend)& the finish still looks brand new.It's finish is flawless,very deep & very shiny.The neck is smooth as silk. Stay in tune very well.I'm not sure about the factory strings that are on it,I'm sure they're quality Fender strings,but a set of DR Lo-Riders

Value
I bought my used from a friend for a great price but I believe this bass is well worth the cost of a new one.It's a great way to own a Fender Jazz bass for half the cost of a USA model. The US made electronics are a hidden feature that only add to the value.

Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use it but it a FENDER so it's gotta be good.

The Wow Factor
I have the Candy Apple Red & it's dead sexy !! I get compliments on the look & the sound of the bass from fellow musicians & people in the crowd.This is my 6th bass in my "Bass Arsenal" & quickly becoming a favorite. If you're looking to make the leap to a 5 string or just looking for a good quality bass to gig with that won't break the bank this may be your bass.

Musical Background:
Active Hobbyist Musician

Musical Style:
country,rock,blues,oldies,Cajun,Tex-Mex
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