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 V single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and clarity the Jazz Bass is known for, while 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 V 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.

FEATURES

• Two V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass V pickups
• Slim "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets
• HiMass™ Pro V bridge for increased sustain
• ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

TWO V-MOD III SINGLE-COIL JAZZ BASS V PICKUPS

V-Mod III Jazz Bass V pickups are voiced specifically for each position, slightly overwound for punch and presence, yet retaining vintage warmth and clarity.

SLIM "C"-SHAPED NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES

The slim “C” features a 9.5” fingerboard radius, hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish for a supremely comfortable playing feel.

POSIFLEX™ GRAPHITE RODS

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.

HIMASS™ PRO V BRIDGE

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

ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL

The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

Neck

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 : Rosewood

POSITION INLAYS : White Dot

SIDE DOTS : White

NUMBER OF FRETS : 20

STRING NUT : Bone

NUT WIDTH : 1.875" (47.6 mm)

NUT MATERIAL : Bone

FRET SIZE : Narrow Tall

SCALE LENGTH : 34" (864 mm)

Body

BODY : Alder

BODY FINISH : Polyurethane

BODY SHAPE : Jazz Bass®

BODY STYLE : Solid Body

BODY MATERIAL : Alder

Hardware

BRIDGE : 5-Saddle HiMass™ Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)

PICKGUARD : 4-Ply Tortoiseshell

PICKUP COVERS : Black

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 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456

NECK PLATE : 5-Bolt Asymmetrical

Electronics

BRIDGE PICKUP : V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass® V

MIDDLE PICKUP : V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass® V

PICKUP CONFIGURATION : SS

CONTROLS : Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone

SWITCHING : None

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