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.
Our 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.
Features:
- Two V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass Pickups
- Slim "C"-Shaped Neck Profile with Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Bone Nut | 20 Narrow-Tall Frets
- HiMass™ Pro Bridge for Increased Sustain
- ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
- Includes Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case
General:
- Series: American Professional
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Country of Origin: USA
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: 1.5" (38.1 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: 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 (0.045-0.105 Gauges) | PN 0737250406
- Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
Electronics:
- 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
Measurements:
- Shipping Dimensions: 6.20" x 18.40" x 52.50"
- Shipping Weight: 31.05 lb
