Since its inception in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass has played an understated yet crucial role in the progression of Rock & Roll, Jazz, Blues and Punk. The 2017 series sees a host of new upgrades and refinements to make it one of the most comfortable and playable basses they've ever produced. The American Professional Series represents a new benchmark for performance, price and playability - a shining example of modern USA manufacturing.

A truly dependable performer, refined to perfection

This year's run of American-made Fender Basses further enhance what made the original Jazz Basses great - Speed, comfort and great tone. The vintage offset waist body stays true to its roots, but Fender have paid particular attention to what's going on in the finer details - new pickups, improved hardware and a new neck profile with narrow-tall frets.

V-Mod Pickups

Developed by pickup master Michael Bump, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickups use a carefully selected blend of alnico magnet types for balanced tone with authentic Fender sonic DNA.

Unrivalled comfort

Designed for comfort and performance, the slim modern “C�-shaped neck profile will suit most playing styles, while the narrow-tall frets provide a familiar playing feel and perfect intonation.

Rock-Solid Stability

Posiflex graphite support rods run the length of the neck, adding stability to the neck while resisting warping. The redesigned tuning machines use a fluted shaft, creating the optimum break angle over the nut while keeping the string windings tight for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability.

2017 American Professional Jazz Bass Features:

Narrow-tall frets
Fluted-shaft tuning machines
Bone nut
Posiflex graphite rods
New “Thin C�-shaped neck profile
Specifications:

Body

Body Material - Alder
Body Finish - Gloss Polyurethane
Neck

Neck - Maple, "Slim-C"
Neck Finish - Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Head-Stock Face
Fingerboard - Rosewood, 9.5" (241 mm)
Frets - 20, Narrow Tall
Position Inlays - White Dot (Rosewood)
Nut (Material/Width) - Bone, 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Tuning Machines - Fender "F" Lightweight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Scale length - 34" (864 mm)
Hardware

Bridge - 4-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
Pickguard - 3-Ply Mint Green or 3-Ply Parchment
Pickups - V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz Bass (Bridge/Neck)
Pickup Switching - NA
Controls - Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs - Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
Hardware Finish - Nickel/Chrome
Case/Gig Bag - Elite Molded Case