Fender Standard Jazz Electric Bass (Rosewood)
Updated version. Alder body. 2 bi-pole pickups.
Overall User Ratings (based on 142 ratings)
Submitted April 26, 2008 by a customer from aol.com
"KICK&#* BASS VERY AWSOME"
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This is one the most versetile sounding basses around, and would replace anything on it to keep playing it and will play it until it is unrepairable. It works very well for me and the music I play.
Sound
It has a very nice clean sound, no buzzing or clicks in the pickups.
Features
This bass is of very good quality and will probably last me a long time. The only problem I had with it is the bridge is not of the best quality I have seen, the bridge on my bass kept winding down. I replaced it with a Leo Quan BADASS II bass bridge, no problems. It stays in tune very well.
Ease of Use
Very good overall. Some trouble with the bridge but nothing I couldn't fix.
Quality
Very good except small hole, about 2 inches from the bridge.
Value
Yes.
Manufacturer Support
Have not dealt with them, I doubt I ever will.
The Wow Factor
It is awsome, the finish is very good. Just like a big Stratocaster, very easy to handle, very appealing.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Punk,Alternative,Grunge,and Bluegrass.
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Submitted January 1, 2008 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Jazz... oldie but still good(16 yrs)"
I plan on keeping this bass for a while, at least a year. It's 16 years old so I'll end up getting another bass in time. I like the Standard Jazz. I'm debating on getting another Standard or saving and getting the Highway One. Either way, I'll be getting a jazz. Most likely I'll keep this jazz and trade my Ibanez for another jazz, regardless of model. If you want a nice bass, built good, good feel, and good sound, try a Standard. You may be surprised.
Sound
The bass I have is a '92 jazz. I bought it used off of Ebay. For being an older bass it sounds pretty good. I need to take time and adjust the bridge but I've had it for 3 months now and haven't done a "set up" yet. Originally I got it as a back up for my Ibanez SR500 but now I split time between them. I ended up putting some EB Flats on it and they sound good.
Features
It's passive. It has all the controls needed. I don't like the tuning keys. They seem to be loose when turning them. It's 16 years old so I'm not too worried about them. Once it's tuned it stays tuned. The neck is fine, easy to move on.
Ease of Use
The controls enable me to get the sounds I want.
Quality
The bass seems to be built pretty good. It has some dings on it but like I said, it's a '92. The tuners could be better but no big deal.
Value
Well mine was cheap because it was used and I bid on it. I haven't had a chance to play a new one but the price of a new one seems fine by me.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
I like the shape of the jazz compared to other basses. It's built good and is easy to use. The controls allow me to get the sound I want. The neck feels good, smooth, pretty fast.
Musical Background:
hobbyist, jam sessions, small band
Musical Style:
rock, classic rock, alt rock, country, country rock
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Submitted June 14, 2005 by a customer from aol.com
"LEO FENDER HAS SAVED THE DAY AGAIN"
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great bass, great sound, great look, great buy!
Sound
great pop, great slap. the tone knobs give u wide spectrum of sound that is greatly larger than the sound spectrum of the P bass. dont even fret about the "JAZZ" part of it, u can play all types of music with this. i hooked it up with my distortion pedal for sum hard rock and it played really great!
Features
It didnt come with anything special, but the tone features are very useful.
Quality
its a FENDER!!! wat would be wrong with it?
Value
Little expensive for a "made in mexico." but still ok.. worth it believe me
Manufacturer Support
support?
The Wow Factor
i think its pretty damn sexy. lol. i got the midnight wine and its definately a great lookin color. the jazz body is definatley attratctive and distinguishable.
Musical Style:
SUPER BASSIST
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Submitted June 22, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com
"great bass"
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I expect after the bridge and maybe a detuner and a bone nut.....i'll own it for many many years to come
Sound
this bass sounded fair at best......until i installed some bassline quarter pound pickups.......now it smokes!
Features
it's a passive bass.........how many features can it have? I'm going to install either a hipshot or badass II on it soon, possibley a detuner as well.
Ease of Use
there again its a jazz bass........with the upgrades of done mine rocks...not quite as good as my modified p-bass(added badass and a jazz pu) but it does quite well
Quality
my only real gripe is the bridge.......but there again mexican fender bridges are not that good.
Value
its worth the money......even if you do not upgrade it.....its a fine piece of musical equiptment and very versatile.
Manufacturer Support
haven't had to use it
The Wow Factor
wanted another jazz for years.......now i got one.....yay for me
Musical Background:
so far mainly occasional gigs and hobbyist
Musical Style:
rock,alternative metal........little bit of everything
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Submitted June 17, 2004 by a customer from msn.com
"Great high quality bass, especially for a step up from a beginner."
This bass i feel will be my primary bass for at least another 4 years if not more, i got it this past christmas and have been greatly satisfied. i plan to save up now for a new amp but his bass will stay with me for a while because the sound i great no matter what style i play.
Sound
Very versatile. easily fits into any playing need.
Features
Nothing fancey but gets the job done. I like the slim neck though which eases neck movement.
Quality
even this is no american jazz bass, i find it to be high quality.
Value
I feel this bass was worth the money. I did not know the sound difference that there could be in a bass as i was switching from a beginner bass to this. I was surprised and satisfied with the price.
Manufacturer Support
i have not yet had to contact support but im sure they would be most helpful.
The Wow Factor
I love the look of this bass and the color. I purchased one in blue agave and the finsh is great.
Musical Style:
alternative/rock
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Submitted December 4, 2006 by a customer from aol.com
"Sweet bass with some needed upgrades "
10 years
Sound
this bass is amazing. i bought the sunburst and the finish was awsome. The tone was much better than some of the ibanez's that were twice the price. its an excellent buy for the money
Features
it is passive and could use a new bass but overall pretty good
Ease of Use
it is a very comfortable bass to play and the neck is a little big but puts the p-bass neck to shame
Quality
This is an overall exceptionally well put together bass
Value
the price is going up each year and its starting to get a little too much
Manufacturer Support
havent needed it
The Wow Factor
sweet
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
Rock and hard rock
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Submitted January 6, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com
"this bass rocks."
it will probobly be about 4 years before i get a new bass, the fender standard jazz bass is great!
Sound
it sounds amazing, it has a nice, bright sound.
Features
it came withe allen keys for set-up, the bass has a great neck, and great pick-ups.
Quality
i can definitly depend on this bass, and it is well constructed.
Value
great bass for a great price
Manufacturer Support
didnt have to deal with it, no problems
The Wow Factor
this bass looks and sounds great.
Musical Background:
bassist in a band
Musical Style:
punk/rock
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Submitted February 11, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
"potential"
potentially great if youre willing to work with it.
Sound
stock pickups were a bit tinny, not a great low end. also very poor bridge made many frets, particuarly on the thick E string very buzzy. i put a new pair of seymour duncan 1/4 pounders and a badass II bridge and suddenly it stands up with its american cousins.
Features
standard features for a standard bass. does the job well
Ease of Use
fantastic neck, smooth and slim. probably the best part of the bass.
Quality
very solid feeling. could take a few hits im sure.
Value
if you're willing to spash out on a new pickups and bridge then youve got yourself a USA quality j-bass for about haalf the price.
Manufacturer Support
no need yet
The Wow Factor
simple and understated. very cool.
Musical Background:
in 2 bands
Musical Style:
rock and funk
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Submitted January 31, 2005 by a customer from msn.com
"excellent"
i think this will last me a good amount of time. Great step up from a beginner bass.
Sound
Great tone, very versatile to fit any style. Used w/ a hartke 3500 head and a hartke VX410 cab. Not much better passive tone out there
Features
i love the thin neck. good pickups and tuners also.
Quality
tough bass also. i have had the headstock hit into many things but still sounds brand new.
Value
all worth it, but i dont think i would spend a great deal more on it, cause there is always a highway or US series to go for.
Manufacturer Support
no problems yet, and i doubt there will be.
The Wow Factor
looks great
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted April 5, 2005 by a customer from msn.com
"A REAL FENDER CLASSIC!!!"
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I had this bass for 3 months so far. And its really serving my needs rocking needs. Its not only for Jazz, it for everything. Get this with a loud amp and you will be proud to call yourself a bass player!
Sound
Great sound! You can get any type of sound for whatever type of music you play. My band plays alt/metal but we also cover some of oldies and this baby can make it. I recommend using your fingers rather than a pick. I also play it through a Fender Rumble 100 and the two make a beautiful couple.
Features
The three tuners help you get what ever sound you want without walking to the amplifier.
Quality
FENDER can make the best basses not only in sound, but in durability. I have bump my babys head several times once even dropped her on the steps. Either i am one lucky idiot or this baby is built like a tank.
Value
Awsome sound, built like a tank, and nice looking. The best value you can get on a bass! Buy it before Fender starts jacking up the price.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't bothered Fender yet, even though i might the way i'm mistreating my baby.
The Wow Factor
I wanted this bass due to its positive reviews and beauty. I go mine in brown sunburst and i think its well worth the extra money.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Metal, Rock, Alternative, Techno
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Submitted July 9, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Excellent Bass for the money"
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I would buy another.
Sound
Clean! I use the neck pickup mostly with the bridge about 3/4's the way up. Nice fender bass sound.
Features
Typical Jazz bass, Two volumes and a tone knob.
Quality
Made extremly well. No sharp frets. Smooth edges and nice paint job.
Value
Worth the cash. Plays as good as an American Standard IMHO.
Manufacturer Support
N/A
Musical Background:
"Active Musician"
Musical Style:
Rock, Worship
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Submitted June 21, 2003 by a customer from adelphia.net
"it's a good buy"
I'm getting the same bass only fretless in a few months but I will keep it and play it for years
Sound
This is a great clean slapping bass I think it was deffinitly a great buy
Features
a strap and a cable
Quality
It's very well built it will deffinitly stand the test of time I have a 2002 and a 1978 and there both wonderfull
Value
yeah
Manufacturer Support
I havn't dealt with fender at all
The Wow Factor
it has a great feel I feel good playing it and it's easy on the hands and wrists
Musical Style:
Rock jazz funk and blues
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Submitted October 17, 2005 by mjc7891
"It's a great bass, plays smooth, and looks good too."
Sound
very smooth
Features
pickups are great for playing with fingers
Quality
made perfectly i had no problems
Value
price is fine
Manufacturer Support
company was easy to get to and friendly
The Wow Factor
has a great look
Musical Background:
hobbyist, in a band
Musical Style:
rock, blues, jazz, funk
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Submitted May 13, 2003 by a customer from weavexx.com
"Fender Standard Jazz Bass"
I will wear this guitar out; it has the tone I love most in a bass. I have added an active 5-stringer from Ibanez; we play mostly cover tunes and a lot contemporary music uses the 5-string.
Sound
Great Fender Jazz growl. I use this bass mainly for the classic rock covers in our set; perfect sound for that. Performs well live or in the studio, although, the classic 60 cycle hum has to be dealt with. Excellent player; neck is just right in size and feel. I play my Jazz through an SWR Workingman's stack(400W head, 4X10 over 1X15 cabs. Great combination; unbelievably good value.
Features
The Mexi Jazzes come pretty bare bones, but, at their price level, I was able to get a nice tolex case, Korg rack mount tuner, a spare set of strings and still paid less than a new bass from CA would have cost me.
Quality
Very surprised at the high quality fo fit and finish on this guitar. The sunburst color looks great all knobs have good, solid feel when turned, all hardware firmly attached and straight.
Value
After playing both, I found very little difference between this bass and higher priced alternatives. Higher priced basses usually offer more in the way of accessories...but you do pay for them.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to deal with them for any reason so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
The Wow Factor
Fenders are pretty basic guitars but that's what makes them great. Most players will want a Fender in stock of guitars at some point. The mexican models make it a little easier on the wallet.
Musical Style:
Rock, Alternative
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Submitted September 26, 2006
Fender Standard Jazz Bass Customer Review
It's a pretty nice guitar, but i don't recommend it to people who play with a pick.
Sound
Pretty nice and full sound. As far as the knobs go, there isn't much versatility in them. The sound with all the knobs pointed up is actually pretty good for any kind of music. It could be a little louder, but it is passive after all.
Features
The neck is a little big for my taste, but it is a lot better than the p-bass. I really don't like the position of the knobs because it is right under the "strum zone". i play with a pick, so when i'm live i tend to hit all of the knobs and they sometimes get turned all the way around, which almost completly cuts out the sound. and i HATE the bridge. it's not terrible for adjusting or anything, but it is soo sharp. i've cut my hand on it multiple times.
Ease of Use
it's not easy to play with a pick, but when fingering it has a very nice feel.
Quality
It's a pretty solid guitar as far as quality goes.
Value
It's a decent price, but it gets marked up every year and think it's starting to get overpriced.
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Submitted July 17, 2005
"The hawaiian THAT LOVES THIS BASS"
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need i say more, just get it and you will see.
Sound
this bass has a awsome array of sound it can pump out, from slap bass/funk to fingering and punk all with a few twists. i knew from the moment i heard it, it must be mine.
Features
its what you need, nothing more nonthing less, but some might want more knobs, but this isnt a EQ bass...
Quality
beautiful hardware, holds up nice
Value
maybe a little pricey, but hey, its a nice bass
The Wow Factor
i have the sunburst, and with the turtle shell pick guard, it was dead sexy
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Submitted June 6, 2005
Fender Standard Jazz Bass Customer Review
i will get another one soon. great for gigs.
Sound
sounds great. good for many styles. I changed the pick up's to fender 62's
Features
love the neck. bridge is fine, no problem with it at all.
Quality
i know my fenders very well. I have american,japanese and mexican basses and all are quality well bilt instruments.
Value
love fender basses.best bass for the money !
Manufacturer Support
great
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Submitted April 12, 2005
"the bass that you SHOULDNT buy"
overall. this bass is a marketing scam. the bridge is horrible. the tuning machines are loose. the over all feel and sound is very medicore(average)i should of just saved up a few extra bucks and gotten that schecter neck thru that i wanted. but now, since i dont have the money..i have to deal with owning this bass. the bottom line is..if you are going to buy a fender..dont waste your time..just get an american..or dont get one at all. id go for the second option if i were you.
Sound
this bass sounds decent.
Features
some good features
Quality
solid bass
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Submitted April 10, 2005
Fender Standard Jazz Bass Customer Review
Yes, yes - yes and yes..
Sound
This is a very good, solid sounding instrument - an excellent 'basic bass.' Very good value for the money. Stays in tune quite well.
Features
It has what it needs - nothing more, nothing less - and less is often more. The pickups could use a touch more bottom end for live performance but I use this mainly in a home studio with preamp.
Quality
Very solid feel - looks great - can't really tell this apart from the more 'expensive' Fenders except for the 'M' serial number. Good, quality craftsmanship
Value
Terrific value - best bang for the buck
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed support
The Wow Factor
Again, it is what it is - a no frills, basic bass that gives back what you give it. I don't need it to be particularly sexy or an example of pure genius or anything other than what it is. It's a handsome, solid, well-crafted,
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Submitted May 30, 2003
Fender Standard Jazz Bass Customer Review
It isn't an American but its a lot better than the Music man stingray.
Sound
It has decent sound but the 60's reissue sounds nicer
Quality
It doesn't break I have had mine for a couple months and I have had no problems with it I will be putting new pick-ups, a new bridge, and maybe new tuners.
Value
It is an awesome bass but make sure you get an older model the new models aren't as nice I got 2001 and I am very happy with it. You can still find older ones in stores that aren't used.
The Wow Factor
It is great
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