Fender Player Jaguar Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard

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When you need huge sound and impressive style on stage, the Jaguar Bass is your best bet. A set of P and J alnico 5 pickups crank out some massive tones.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Gloss lacquer finish Protects well, promotes aging, preserves tonality
Maple fretboard Delivers a bright, snappy sound
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength

When you're ready to hit the stage and begin performing you need an instrument that's sleek, powerful-sounding and ready for the spotlight-an instrument like the Player Jaguar Bass. The offset body and smooth playing feel give it modern appeal; the flexible pickup combination gives it a voice that's all its own. Designed for creative bassists, the Player Jaguar Bass is ready to take the stage with you at a moment's notice, bringing authentic Fender sound and style.
Respecting Fender heritage while maintaining innovative spirit, the growling Player Series single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup is joined by a clear-sounding, fat Player Series split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup for a one-two punch of seismic Fender bass tone. One volume control for each pickup lets you blend the two to taste, while the master tone knob shapes your tone for even more sounds. The "Modern C"-shaped maple neck hosts a 9.5"-radius fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets that are ideal for almost any playing style.
Other features include a 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, vintage-style disc string trees, open-gear tuning machines and a four-bolt "F"-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real dealas Fender as it gets.

When you need a bass that has the power and versatility to handle any kind of music, reach for the Player Jaguar Bass.

Allen Abbassi does a full Player Series rundown at Summer NAMM 2018:

- Series: Player
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Number of Frets: 20
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black Dots
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.5” (38.1 Mm)
- Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
- Scale Length: 34” (864 Mm)
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard
- Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass
- Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
- 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, NPS, (Gauges .045 - .105)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted July 12, 2019 by Sotero Rivera in Torrington, CT

"Awesome bass. Highly recommended."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Wow, I love this bass......From the moment I received this bass, it has been my go to axe. The pickups are excellent and very aggressive, yet keep that P bass type tone. Both pickups have proven to be very articulated in the mids and not to boomy in the lows. Just perfect for my taste. The highs are very clear but not too disjointed from the mids and lows. I use Rotosound 77 flatwounds. I did change the crappy bridge to a Hipshot Kickass bridge.Now, lets talk about the neck. I do agree that the neck is a little heavy but if you are sitting down, that should not be a problem. If you are standing up then you should be using a 3" wide strap. That rule goes for most Fender style basses. The neck is wide because it projects a P style tone that can only be accomplished by this thick neck type. If you pick up a 50's type P bass you will notice very quickly how thick the neck is, yet some bass players won't play anything else.Tone, sustain and playability. That is what you get with this bass. It's definitely not a bass for everyone but this bass is a kickass bass if you are comfortable with it.The frets were perfectly dressed and the fretboard had a nice finish. If you look at the shape of this Jaguar bass you will notice a lot of real estate in the slab of the body. This, along with this neck makes a perfect combination for sustain and presence which you can feel through your chess as you play it. The designers at Fender really know what they are doing.There is a reason why the Fender read more MIM basses are so popular.

Musical Background:
Rock, metal and classical guitar.

Musical Style:
Classic metal and classic rock. Some reggae.
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