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

BOSS POCKET-GT POCKET EFFECTS PROCESSOR
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PWCP10 NS ARTIST CAPO
MEINL HD12AB HAND DRUM
DUNLOP 84FB ACOUSTIC TRIGGER CAPO
K&M 238 MIC.HOLDER
K&M 23550 MIC.BAR Black
YAMAHA FG 820L LEFT-HANDED NATURAL
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PICK
MEINL HD14AB HAND DRUM AFRICAN BROWN
AHEAD MARCHING REPLACEMENT RING
SHURE SM81LC CONDENSER INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
STUDIO49 PKS1 ALTO MALLET
BOSS TU3 CHROMATIC TUNER
ELECTRO-HARMONIX 12AX7 EH VACUUM TUBE
IBANEZ RG421EXBKF BLACK FLAT
ELECTRO HARMONIX CANYON DELAY LOOPER
REMO MF-1013-00 13 CONTROL RING
SHURE SM86 VOCAL MICROPHONE
IBANEZ GRG 121DX WALNUT FLAT
GRETSCH G9100-L LONG NECK SOPRANO UKULELE
TAYLOR 412CE V-CLASS
FENDER NYLON PICKPACK
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES GUITAR PICK 5-PACK MEDIUM
IBANEZ GSR180-BK
STAGG TRI4 TRIANGLE
K&M 14051 FOOT REST
MEINL FD14BE BENDIR FRAMEDRUM
YAMAHA TRBX174 RED
BEYERDYNAMIC DT-880 PRO
DUNLOP 88N CLASSIC TRIGGER CAPO
STAGG 8-INCH DESKTOP PRACTICE PAD, TEN-SIDED SHAPE
YAMAHA TRBX504 BLACK
MEINL PADJ1LF 12 INCH DJEMBE PHARAOHS FIBER SKIN HEAD
PROTECTION RACKET TIM14 TIMBA CASE
IBANEZ IMC50FS GUITARIST THRONE
K&M 23266 TABLE MIC.STAND Gray
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO ROYAL TSAX 3
LINE 6 SPIDER V 30 MKII 1X8 30-WATT MODELING COMBO AMP
MEINL 8 INCH DJEMBE PHARAOHS FIBER SKIN HEAD
MEINL HD16AB HAND DRUM
GRETSCH G9110 CONCERT UKULELE
MOOER CRUNCHER DISTORTION
YAMAHA CSF 1M VINTAGE NATURAL
YAMAHA C30M CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL MATTE
MXR EVH-117 FLANGER
YAMAHA TRBX174 OVS 