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

AKG D40
EVANS 20 EQ4 BATTER CLEAR
PEARL S1030 SNARE DRUM STAND
TAMA HP310LW SPEED COBRA 310 DOUBLE BASS DRUM PEDA
YAMAHA GC 22C GRAND CONCERT CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL CEDAR SOLID WOOD
FENDER MUSTANG LT 25 GUITAR COMBO
YAMAHA L7B STAND FOR GENOS
ELECTRO HARMONIX BASS MONO SYNTH
K&M 115/6 MAGNET
EVANS 13 GENERA G1 COATED TOM HEAD
VIC FIRTH DIGITAL CAMO 6IN TRAINING PAD
PROSS KÕLAPLAAT E2
K&M STACKER FOR 18950
ORANGE THUNDERVERB 50 HEAD
VIC FIRTH AMERICAN CLASSIC 5B WOOD TIP
GIBRALTAR SC-CFS4 SHORT CYMBAL FELTS
BOSS GT-1000 GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR
DADDARIO 45-105 REG LIGHT BASS STRINGS
VIC FIRTH M7 MALLETS
BOSS ML2 METAL CORE
FENDER 4-WAY TELE SWITCH
LINE 6 POD GO WIRELESS MULTI EFFECTS GUITAR PEDAL
YAMAHA AG03MK2 LIVE STREAMING MIXER AND USB AUDIO INTERFACE WHITE
PEARL P2052C ELIMINATOR DOUBLE PEDAL
GIBRALTAR SC-GCSAR RIGHT ANGLE CLAMP
BOSS AC3 ACOUSTIC SIMULATOR
K&M 17581 ELECTRIC GUITAR STAND CORK
K&M PLASTIC PULB FOR ROD ENDS
MXR M195 NOISE CLAMP
K&M 18860 SPIDER PRO BLACK
EVANS EC2 COATED 13 INCH
PEARL P2050C ELIMINATOR PEDAL
GEWA CLASSICAL GUITAR PRO ARTE GC 75 II 3/4 SIZE
EVANS 18 EQ3 BATTER CLEAR BASSDRUM HEAD
MXR M82 BASS ENVELOPE FILTER
STAGG BASS GUITAR PRESLOTTED BONE NUT
YAMAHA CG 182C CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL CEDAR SOLID WOOD
VIC FIRTH F1 WOOD TIP
REMO 20EMPEROR CLEAR
GIBRALTAR S9608R STANDARD ROUND SEAT
FENDER MONOGRAM STRAP RWB
GIBRALTAR 9608E DRUM THRONE
K&M CLARINET STAND BLACK FOR A AND B CLARINETS
STAGG PHB-100 PICK HOLDER VARIOUS COLOURS
IBANEZ GSR205B-WNF 5 STRING ELECTRIC BASS WALNUT FLAT
YAMAHA FP9500D
GIBRALTAR 6711S SINGLE PEDAL
K&M 152/10 TRUMPET STAND BLACK
FENDER ESC105 EDUCATIONAL SERIES WN VINTAGE NATURAL
STAGG FPSM FINGERPICKSET MEDIUM
YAMAHA SLG200N TOBACCO SUNB. SILENT GUIT
SHURE SM7B DYNAMIC STUDIO VOCAL MICROPHONE
VIC FIRTH M2 MALLETS
VIC FIRTH T5 WOODEN TIMPANI MALLETS
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES GUITAR PICK 5-PACK MEDIUM
K&M 10012 MUSIC STAND BAG
K&M 18840 BABY SPIDER PRO BLACK
EVANS 18 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
VIC FIRTH AJ6 AMERICAN JAZZ
YAMAHA STAGE CUSTOM BIRCH 2F5 CLASSIC WHITE
PEARL P830 DRUM PEDAL
EVANS 22 RETRO SCREEN BLACK
TAMA HT530B DRUM THRONE
EVANS 10 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
MXR M81 BASS PREAMP
EVANS EC2 COATED 10 INCH
STUDIO49 SGd SOPRANO GLOCKENSPIEL
EVANS 13 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
FENDER DOWNTOWN EXPRESS BASS MULTI FX
PRESONUS QUANTUM 2
YAMAHA AG06MK2 LIVE STREAMING MIXER BLACK
DW 9000 XF SINGLE PEDAL DWCP9000XF
EVANS 16 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
EVANS EC2S FROSTED 18 IN.
GRAPH TECH TUSQ LQ 6116 ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC GUITAR NUT FLAT SLOTTED 1 11/16" LONG
ROLAND KS-13 KEYBOARD STAND
ZOOM H1 XLR HANDY RECORDER
EVANS RF6GM 1-SIDED STANDARD PAD
VIC FIRTH AS5B AMERICAN SOUND
YAMAHA DS550U
BOSS OS2 OVERDRIVE DISTORTION
K&M 101 MUSIC STAND NICKEL
EVANS 20 EQ3 BATTER CLEAR BASSDRUM HEAD
FENDER BASSMAN FUZZ PEDAL
STAGG MUSQ4 FOLDABLE MUSIC STAND
STAGG SW420A SNARE WIRE 14 INCHES STANDARD
BOSS KTN100 AMP COVER
IBANEZ TS808 TUBE SCREAMER
DEATH BY AUDIO ROBOT
EVANS 10 UNO58 1000 COATED TOM HEAD
ZOOM HANDY RECORDER H2N ACCESSORY PACK
YAMAHA RYDEEN STANDARD BLACK GLITTER WITHOUT CYMBALS
EVANS 10 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
EVANS 26 EQ3 RESONANT BLACK
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50PLA05 PLANET LOCK
YAMAHA TRBX-204II ELECTRIC BASS GALAXY BLACK 