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

CLAVIA NORD TRIPLE PEDAL
PROTECTION RACKET 3009 SNARE CASE
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YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-S35 DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
DADDARIO EZ900 85/15 BRONZE
ROLAND KSC70WH WHITE STAND FOR FP30
DADDARIO EJ16 PHOSPHOR BRONZE
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-145 DIGITAL PIANO BLACK
YAMAHA LG800 STAND FOR CP1 CP5 MOTIFXF8
ROLAND HP704 DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD MEDIUM 13-56
GRETSCH BARSTOOL 1883
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC 10-50
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC 12-54
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-165 DIGITAL PIANO ROSEWOOD
ROLAND JC-22 JAZZ CHORUS COVER
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-145 DIGITAL PIANO ROSEWOOD
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CASIO AP-470 CELVIANO DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
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STAGG KXS-15 KEYBOARD STAND
K&M 18810 KEYBOARD TABLE STAND OMEGA RED
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DADDARIO EJ12 80/20 BRONZE
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ROLAND JUNO D-8 88-KEY PORTABLE SYNTHESIZER
ROLAND CUBE BLUES STAGE
GIBRALTAR GP08 RACK PRACTICE PAD KIT
MEINL 18BYZANCE MEDIUM THIN CRASH
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO JAZZ ASAX 3M FILED
AKAI EWI 5000 WIRELESS ELECTRONIC WIND INSTRUMENT
MEINL 20BYZANCE MEDIUM RIDE
KORG G1 B AIR BLACK DIGITAL PIANO
ROLAND KSC-70BK BLACK STAND FOR FP30
K&M 18962 KEYBOARD STAND BLACK
BLACKSTAR LT COMPACT BOOST PEDAL
MEINL HB100NT BONGO
FENDER TBX TONE CONTROL
DUNLOP JOHN PETRUCCI JAZZ III PICK PACK
BOSS ST2 POWER STACK
ROLAND KS-13 KEYBOARD STAND
MEINL 17BYZANCE MED.THIN CRASH BRILLIANT
MEINL 18BYZANCE THIN CRASH
KORG MICROKORG 2
MEINL STICK & BRUSH 6IN DRUM PRACTICE PAD, RUBBER
K&M 18941 STACKER
FENDER PURE VINTAGE 65 STRATOCASTER PICKUPS
K&M 18933 KEYBOARD STAND BLACK
STAGG 14X6,5 PROFESSIONAL SNARE BAG
HARDCASE HN28W HARDWARE CASE
DUNLOP 83CG ACOUSTIC TRIGGER CAPO
FENDER STRAP BLOCKS 4-PACK BLACK
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DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50JS02 JOE SATRIANI STRAP UP IN FLAMES
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD 12 STRING MEDIUM
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YAMAHA TRBX174 RED
YAMAHA TRBX304 WHITE
ORANGE CRUSH 20 GUITAR COMBO
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YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-145 DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
DADDARIO EJ10 80/20 BRONZE
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YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-165 BLACK DIGITAL PIANO
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YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-165 DIGITAL PIANO WHITE ASH
MEINL 20AMUN POWERFUL RIDE
RUKA 37516 CLARINET LYRE NICKEL PLATED
MEINL 16BYZANCE MEDIUM CRASH
YAMAHA TRBX505 BLACK 