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 SOFT CASE NORD ELECTRO 73
STAGG PROFESSIONAL 10 X 10 TOM BAG
DADDARIO EPN115 PURE NICKEL
YAMAHA PACIFICA 012RMII ELECTRIC GUITAR RED METALLIC
MEINL 16BYZANCE JAZZ MEDIUM THIN CRASH
KORG MICROKORG 2
KORG LP 180 WHITE DIGITAL PIANO WITH STAND
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PREMIUM GUITAR MAINTENANCE KIT
EVANS EC1 COATED 12 INCH
CLAVIA SOFT CASE NORD STAGE 76
C.G. CONN DOUBLE FRENCH HORN 8D CONNstellation
KORG SQ-1 STEP SEQUENCER
KORG KROSS 2 61 SYNTHESIZER WORKSTATION
K&M 18851 CARRYING CASE FOR SPIDER
K&M 18962 KEYBOARD STAND BLACK
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-165 DIGITAL PIANO ROSEWOOD
YAMAHA FLUTE CLEANING ROD WOOD
YAMAHA MX49 V2 BLACK
MEINL 17BYZANCE MED.THIN CRASH BRILLIANT
K&M 18840 BABY SPIDER PRO BLACK
EVANS EC2 COATED 13 INCH
K&M 18963 KEYBOARD STAND BLACK
YAMAHA ROTOR OIL FOR ROTARY VALVE
PROTECTION RACKET 4008 TOM CASE
BOSS MT2 METAL ZONE
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-165 BLACK DIGITAL PIANO
K&M 18846 BAG FOR BABY SPIDER PRO
YAMAHA PIANO COVER C1/GC1
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC 11-52
BOSS ODB3 BASS OVERDRIVE
KLOTZ TM.STEVENS FUNKMASTER ANGLED 3M
AHEAD STICK TIP 5AS
DADDARIO WOODWINDS GRAFTONITE ALTO SAXOPHONE MOUTHPIECES LARGE CHAMBER RRGMPCASXA3
YAMAHA PIANO COVER C7 S7
YAMAHA FLUTE CLEANING ROD PLASTIC
ROLAND HP702 DIGITAL PIANO DARK ROSEWOOD
K&M 18969 KIDS KEYBOARD STAND
ROYAL BY D'ADDARIO BB CLARINET REEDS 2 (3 PACK)
KLOTZ TM.STEVENS FUNKMASTER 9M
HAGSTROM VIKING DELUXE BARITONE SEMI-HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC GUITAR BLACK
TAKAMINE EF341SC
PROTECTION RACKET 1616 BASS DRUM CASE
K&M 17513 GUARDIAN STAND FOR 3 GUITARS
YAMAHA BB 234 RASPERRY RED 