Fender American Deluxe Jazz Left-Handed Electric Bass (with Case)

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Select Alder. 2 Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups. 3-Band Active EQ.

Our upgraded American Deluxe Jazz Bass captures the spirit of innovation with their three-band active EQ and two, dual-coil ceramic noiseless J Bass pickups with nickel-plated pole pieces. Available with rosewood fingerboard.

Model Name: American Deluxe Jazz Bass Left hand

Model Number: 019-4490-(Color no.)

Series: American Deluxe Series

Body: Select Alder

Neck: Maple, Modern 'C' Shape

Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane

Fingerboard: Rosewood, (9.5 in. Radius/241 mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 2 Samarium Cobalt Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups

Controls:
Master Volume
Pan Pot
3-Band Active EQ

3-Band Active EQ:
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.

Pickup Switching: Pan Pot

Bridge: Deluxe Chrome Plated Steel Bridge Plate (Strings-Thru-Body or Top Load), with Nickel Plated Brass Saddles

Machine Heads: Fender/Schaller Deluxe Lite-Bass Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard:
3-Ply Mint Green on (700)
1-Ply Beveled Gold Vinyl on (764)

Scale Length: 34 in. (864 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.50 in. (38mm)

Unique Features:
Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods
18 Volt Power Supply
5-Bolt Neck Plate
Contoured Heel for Easier Access to Upper Frets
Abalone Dot Position Inlays
Rolled Fingerboard Edges
Highly Detailed Nut and Fret Work

Strings: Super Bass 8250M NPS

Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW (Taperwound E)

Accessories:
Standard Molded Case
Cable
Strap
Straplocks
Meguiar's Mist and Wipe Kit

Case: Standard Molded Case

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (18 ratings)
Submitted April 17, 2008 by a customer from sky.com

"The bass players bass."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Hopefully this guitar will be with me until i can't play and my grandchildren can have the pleasure in the future. This guitar is as good as any custom made. I have played many basses but this stands alone as the near complete article.

Sound
The complete bass players bass. I have played bass over 40 years and this is the business.Pay me the money and with this bass I can play what you want. I use a Carvin R1000 amp and 4x10 carvin cab. The sound is sweet and Fender have sorted out the dead spot which their older models were renowned for on the G string. I had an original Leo Fender Musicman and this guitar is as good if not better.

Features
I bought the bass from new 6 years ago and it is a pleasure to have.The maple neck and fret board feels so good to the hand. It is a lighter in weight than other models. The equaliser helps to cover all mediums and pickups are so responsive. My only complaint is it is awkward to change batteries for the equaliser, make sure you have plenty of spare batteries.

Ease of Use
This bass will work with any good amp. It does take time to get used to the settings but it is like riding a bike once you've learned it becomes second nature. this is a session musician dream.Play country play funk, hammer pop this baby can do it all. No need for the "Special guitar" for that special sound.

Quality
Fender used to be renowned for the read more bum notes on the G string. This does not happen with this bass. It is well put to gether and works. I heard some heads talk about the cheap tuning nuts and the quality not in the guitar. I don't no where they are coming from, the tuner works and instead of a weight around your neck you have a fantastic bass axe.

Value
This guitar is the deal for any bass player and good value compared to other manufacturers

Manufacturer Support
Since buying my bass I have had no need to contact the maker. It has worked perfectly for me since day one. My buddy is a guitar tech and other than adjusting the neck I have no other complaints.

The Wow Factor
Having this guitar is like having the love of one's life. Very pleasing to the eye and delightful to hold and play.

Musical Background:
Was an active bass player. to old for the travel

Musical Style:
Pay me the money I'll play it.
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