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

MEINL HIHAT TAMBURIIN
KLOTZ TITANIUM PSP ANGLED 9M SUPREME KITARR KAABEL + SILENTPLUG
AUGUSTIN FLOOR PROTECTOR VIVACELLO PRUUN
STAGG FPSL FINGERPICKSET LARGE
YAMAHA BB 234 VINTAGE VALGE
K&M 17515 GUARDIAN STATIIV 5 GUITARS-LE
KEELEY MAGNETIC ECHO DELAY MODULATED TAPE DELAY
STAGG 18-INCH MYRA RAW CHINA
CASIO AP-470 CELVIANO DIGITAALNE KLAVER VALGE
BOSS TU3 CHROMATIC TUNER
K&M 17685 KITARRI STATIIV MEMPHIS 20
TAYLOR GT URBAN ASH SPRUCE AKUSTILINE KITARR
ERNIE BALL 040 SLINKY ACOUSTIC ÜKSIK
YAMAHA DTX 402K ELECTRONIC TRUMMIKOMPLEKT
YAMAHA FG820 AKUSTILINE KITARR BROWN SUNBURST
EPIPHONE SHERATON II PRO EEBEN
KLOTZ KMPP0600 KEYMASTER STEREO KLAHVPILL KAABEL 6M
YAMAHA YTR 8335G CUSTOM XENO BB TROMPET GOLD BRASS BELL
ERNIE BALL .024 EARTHWOOD ÜKSIK KEEL
YAMAHA YCR 8620S KORNET
K&M 236 MIKROFON.BAR MUST
KLOTZ JOE BONAMASSA KITARR STRAIGHT 6M
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50PLA04 PLANET LOCK
ROLAND TD-07KV V-TRUMMIKOMPLEKT
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50B05
YAMAHA TRBX174 EXOTIC WOOD RTB
DUNLOP AALP02 ANIMALS AS LEADERS PRIMETONE GREEN MEDIKAS .73MM (3-PAKK)
LEVANTE LV-TR5205 BB TROMPET LEADPIPE GOLDBRASS + SOFT KOHVER
MEINL ARTISAN TAMBURIIN VAHER
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES THUMBPICKS LARGE 5 PAKK
ADAMS UNIVERSAL TIMPANI 23 COPPER + FINE TUNER
PROSS KANNEL 7 KEELNE
ORANGE ROCKER 15 KITARR TUBE COMBO
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 50CL000 SOUNDHOLE RIHM
FENDER BULLET TUNER
EVANS EC2S FROSTED 8 IN.
K&M 21393 CROSSBAR
AHEAD STICK TIP TIP
YAMAHA TRBX505 MUST
SENNHEISER XSW 1-825
KLOTZ ATCJ0100 TWINCABLE 1M.
FENDER VENICE SOPRAN UKULELE WALNUT FINGERBOARD SONIC GRAY
FOCUSRITE SCARLETT 2I2 STUDIO PAKK 4TH GEN
YAMAHA LG800 STATIIV CP1 CP5 MOTIFXF8-LE
STAGG CTUC9 CLIP-ON TUNER
YAMAHA YFL-272 FLÖÖT
TAKAMINE GD10-NS AKUSTILINE KITARR
D'ADDARIO J812 4/4M PRELUDE VIIUL ÜKSIK KEEL A 4/4
K&M 18950 TABLE STYLE KLAHVPILLI STATIIV
TASCAM TM-10L LAVALIER MIKROFON, BLACK OR VALGE
TAYLOR BABY TAYLOR BT1 AKUSTILINE KITARR
STAGG PIN FOR AKUSTILINE KITARR BRIDGE EEBEN (PIECE)
SQUIER KLASSIKALINE VIBE '70S JAZZ BASS VASAKUKÄELINE MUST
DADDARIO EPS160-5 PROSTEELS
GEWA 1/2 ÕPILASE VIIULI POOGEN
HOHNER SPECIAL-20 KLASSIKALINE F-MAJOR SUUPILLID
JHS PEDALS 3 SEERIA COMPRESSOR
ERNIE BALL .050 EARTHWOOD ÜKSIK KEEL
WITTNER TAKTELL PICCOLO BLACK METRONOOM 836
GIBRALTAR 7614 ORCHESTRA CYMBAL SPECIAL STATIIV
BOSS PSB-230 EU POWER SUPPLY UNIT
FENDER AVALON TENOR UKULELE, SURF GREEN
MEINL MQSM QUICK KOMPLEKT MARKERS
K&M 14066 KLAHVPILLI PINK BLACK FABRIC
STAGG MIDI KAABEL 5M
KLOTZ AY8A-0300 MINIJACK-2 XLR FEMALE
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 25L00DXXL RIHM
STERLING SILO20BK
EVANS 24 EQ3 RESONANT MUST
YAMAHA BB 234 RASPERRY PUNANE
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD ACOUSTIC BASS KOMPLEKT
KLOTZ Y-KAABEL SOCKET - 2X JACK
MXR M287 SUB OCTAVE BASS FUZZ
STAGG TIM122BBK TRUMMIKOMPLEKT
KLOTZ M1 MIKROFON KAABEL 3M FEMALE XLR-JACK
LARSEN VIIUL KEELED + E BALL END MEDIUM
IBANEZ PF-15 AKUSTILINE KITARR MUST
KLOTZ TITANIUM PSP 9M SUPREME KITARR KAABEL + SILENTPLUG
K&M 17540 ELEKTRIKITARRI STATIIV MUST
KLOTZ ATCC0300 RCA TWINCABLE 3M.
MEINL ORIENTAL FINGER CYMBALS
YAMAHA TRBX 174EW TBL
CASIO CELVIANO AP-300 DIGIKLAVER MUST
KLOTZ TM.STEVENS FUNKMASTER 9M
K&M 21160 BOOM ARM
YAMAHA CSF 1M VINTAGE NATURAALNE
ERNIE BALL .018 RPS PLAIN ÜKSIK KEEL
DADDARIO EJ87S TITANIUM UKULELE
PRS SE-SANTANA KOLLANE
YAMAHA TRBX174 PUNANE 