A SEISMIC SHIFT
At Fender, we live and breathe electric instruments. We never rest—pushing craftsmanship to its limits, we design, test and endlessly experiment to create the best instruments on the planet. The Jazz Bass, a refinement of concepts first introduced in the Precision Bass, is the earliest example of this philosophy in action. Evolved for today’s musician, the American Professional Jazz Bass V combines modern features and materials with Fender’s craftsmanship and expertise to produce a truly contemporary bass.
FEATURES
Two Michael Bump-designed V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
Slim modern “C”-shaped neck profile
Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets for familiar playing feel
HiMass™ Vintage bridge for increased sustain
Fluted-shaft tuning machines
Posiflex graphite rods for neck reinforcement
Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
HIGHLIGHTS
V-MOD PICKUPS
V-Mod Jazz Bass pickups are modified versions of our classic vintage pickup designs. These single-coil pickups use alnico 5 magnets on the treble side and alnico 2 on the bass side to deliver classic tone with all the vintage warmth and crisp, clear sound that made Fender a legend.
SLIM “MODERN C” NECK PROFILE
This instrument features a modern neck designed for comfort and performance, with a slim, modern “C”-shaped profile (the shape of the neck in cross section), 9.5” fingerboard radius and narrow-tall frets.
NARROW-TALL FRETS
Narrow-tall frets are taller and narrower than their medium jumbo cousins, making them especially effective for bending notes and playing chords up the neck with perfect intonation.
NEW FLUTED-SHAFT TUNING MACHINES
Wider at the top than the bottom, the fluted shafts force the string windings downward and keep them tight, resulting in a sharper and consistent break angle over the nut, creating increased sustain and better tuning stability.
POSIFLEX™ GRAPHITE RODS
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations the environment. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.
NEW HARDSHELL CASE
The Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to protect your cherished instrument, TSA latches for increased security and nested stacking ability for easy storage and secure transport.
SPECS
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: “Slim C”
Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.875″ (47.6 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dot
Truss Rod: Standard
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16″ Hex Adjustment
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Middle Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Configuration: SS
HARDWARE
Bridge: 5-String High Mass Vintage (HMV), (Strings-Through-Body or Topload)
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: Fender® USA NPS, (Gauges .45 – .125)
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case

FENDER RUMBLE 200 V3 BASS COMBO
GIBRALTAR SC-BS4 BASS DRUM SPURS
EVANS EC1 COATED 10 INCH
EVANS EC2 COATED 13 INCH
EVANS 12 J1 ETCHED
EVANS 20 EQ4 BATTER CLEAR
MEINL NINO EGG SHAKER PAIR
EVANS 14 HAZY 200 SNARE SIDE
K&M 14315 CURVED SOPRANO SAXOPHONE STAND
GIBRALTAR SC-GCHML MEMORY CLAMP WING SCREWS
EVANS EC2 COATED 10 INCH
EVANS 12 GENERA G1 COATED TOM HEAD
K&M 167 PIANO TUNING LEVER NICKEL
MEINL NINO19R ABS BONGOS
TAMA DYNA-SYNC SINGLE PEDAL
EVANS 22 EMAD BATTER CLEAR
PROTECTION RACKET BOD16 BODHRAN CASE
MXR M152 MICRO FLANGER
EVANS 12 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
K&M 10065 MUSIC STAND BLACK
MEINL NINO562 WOOD SHAKER
FENDER 68 CUSTOM DELUXE REVERB 230V
ZOOM A1X FOUR ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT MULTI-EFFECTS PROCESSOR
KLOTZ TITANIUM PSP ANGLED 9M SUPREME GUITAR CABLE WITH SILENTPLUG
K&M 12297 LAMP FOR PIANO WHITE
MOOER SHIMVERB DIGITAL REVERB PEDAL
YAMAHA GL1 GUITALELE TOBACCO SUNBURST
EVANS EC2S FROSTED 18 IN.
EVANS 10 UNO58 1000 COATED TOM HEAD
AKG PERCEPTION WIRELESS 45 INSTRUMENT SET
MEINL NINO569R EGG MARACAS
K&M 15213 TRUMPET STAND BLACK
PROTECTION RACKET 9116 DJEMBE BAG
EVANS 16 GENERA G1 COATED TOM HEAD
EVANS 18 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
EVANS 13 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
YAMAHA CG 162C CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL CEDAR SOLID WOOD
EVANS EC1 COATED 13 INCH
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 25LK03 KISS STRAP
DUNLOP 5430 GUITAR FINISH CLOTH
MOOER GE300 AMP MODELLING MULTI-EFFECTS PEDAL
MOOER CAB X2 STEREO CABINET SIMULATOR
EVANS 22 EQ4 BATTER CLEAR
K&M 11581 MAGNETS
EVANS 22 EMAD RESONANT BLACK
STAGG TIKI SOPRANO UKULELE US-TIKIAH
SCHALLER MACHINE HEAD ORIGINAL G-SERIES KEYSTONE DR 3 LEFT/ 3 RIGHT GOLD
MXR M195 NOISE CLAMP
BOSS XS-1 POLY SHIFTER EFFECTS PEDAL
BOSS BC1X BASS COMPRESSOR
EVANS 20 EMAD BATTER CLEAR KICK HEAD
FENDER BLUES JUNIOR LTD C12-N LACQUERED TWEED
MEINL ADJ2-XL DJEMBE SET
EVANS 22 GENERA G1 COATED
MEINL MC1 MUTLI-CLAMP ONE MOUNT
BOSS TE2 TERA ECHO
EVANS EC1 COATED 12 INCH
YAMAHA YFL 874WH CUSTOM GRENADILLA WOODEN FLUTE B FOOTJOINT
REMO 26 EMPEROR SMOOTH WHITE
EVANS 10 GENERA G2 CLEAR TOM HEAD
ROLAND PDS-20 SAMPLE PAD STAND
EVANS 26 EQ3 RESONANT BLACK
TAMA HP900PN IRON COBRA POWER GLIDE
EVANS 10 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
PEARL P2050C ELIMINATOR PEDAL
PROTECTION RACKET CAJ3 CAJON BAG
BOSS DS1 DISTORTION
SUPRO 1612RT AMULET 1 X 10 TUBE COMBO AMP
EVANS 16 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
EVANS 20 EQ3 BATTER CLEAR BASSDRUM HEAD
EVANS 13 GENERA G1 COATED TOM HEAD
YAMAHA TRBX174 OVS 