The popular Slim "C" neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod III Jazz Bass single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and clarity the Jazz Bass is known for, ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.
The American Pro Jazz Bass delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.
V-Mod III Jazz Bass pickups are voiced specifically for each position, slightly overwound for punch and presence, yet retaining vintage warmth and clarity.
The slim “C” features a 9.5” fingerboard radius, hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish for a supremely comfortable playing feel.
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex™ graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations in the climate. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.
This precision-manufactured bass bridge increases sustain and note definition thanks to its high-mass construction delivering improved attack and resonance at every fret position.
ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.
The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.
NECK MATERIAL :Maple
NECK FINISH : “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE : Slim "C"
FINGERBOARD RADIUS : 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL : Maple
POSITION INLAYS : Black Dot
SIDE DOTS : Black
NUMBER OF FRETS : 20
STRING NUT : Bone
NUT WIDTH : 1.5" (38.1 mm)
NUT MATERIAL : Bone
FRET SIZE : Narrow Tall
SCALE LENGTH : 34" (864 mm)
BODY : Alder
BODY FINISH : Polyurethane
BODY SHAPE : Jazz Bass®
BODY STYLE : Solid Body
BODY MATERIAL : Alder
BRIDGE : 4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
PICKGUARD : 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
CONTROL KNOBS : Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
HARDWARE FINISH : Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES : Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
STRINGS : Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
NECK PLATE : 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
BRIDGE PICKUP : V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
MIDDLE PICKUP : V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
PICKUP CONFIGURATION : SS
CONTROLS : Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
SWITCHING : None
The American Professional Jazz Bass® draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.