Meet the legendary full-scale icon of the U.S.-made Fender familythe American Professional Classic Jazz Bass. This instrument perfectly fuses authentic vintage charm with essential modern performance. It delivers the renowned growl, focused clarity, and stage-ready reliability players expect from an American Fender, all evolved for the diverse demands of today’s music. Experience the unmistakable golden-era Fender soul in a bass that’s built for professionals.
Achieve the iconic, articulate bass tone that defined decades of music with the American Professional Classic Jazz Bass. This professional-grade instrument is built to be a reliable workhorse, blending classic aesthetics with refined playability.
The heart of its sound lies in the dual vintage-inspired Coastline ’62 Jazz Bass pickups. These custom-voiced single-coils deliver exceptional depth, midrange punch, and clear articulation, capturing the soulful, dynamic tone that makes the J-Bass a studio staple. For ultimate sonic control, the innovative Greasebucket Tone System is included, allowing you to roll off harsh high frequencies without the typical “muddying” effect, preserving the fundamental clarity of your low-end.
Playability is fast and comfortable with the sleek Modern “C” neck profile, which is perfect for both complex walking basslines and fast fills. The neck features a 9.5″-radius fingerboard and Medium Jumbo frets, ensuring a smooth, effortless feel. Visually, the bass stands out with an alder body finished in custom-faded vintage and signature Fender colors, complemented by classic Fender ‘lollipop’ tuners that provide precise, rock-solid tuning stability.
The American Professional Classic Jazz Bass is all the soul of a golden-era Fender, evolved and optimized for today’s creative player. It comes ready for the road with an included gigbag.
Features
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Iconic Jazz Bass Tone: Dual Coastline ’62 Jazz Bass pickups deliver dynamic depth, punch, and vintage articulation.
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Ultimate Tonal Control: Greasebucket Tone System allows for frequency shaping without tone loss or “muddying.”
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Optimized Playability: Features a comfortable Modern “C”-shaped neck profile and 9.5″ radius fingerboard.
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Classic Stability: Equipped with stylish Fender ‘lollipop’ tuners for precise, reliable tuning.
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Premium Construction: Features an Alder Body, vintage-style hardware, and full 34″ scale length.
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Road-Ready Package: U.S.-made Fender craftsmanship includes a protective gigbag.
Specs
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Type
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Solid Body
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Colour
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3-Colour Sunburst
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Orientation
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Right Handed
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Number of Strings
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4
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Body Shape
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Jazz Bass
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Body Material
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Alder
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Body Finish
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Gloss Urethane
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Neck Material
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Maple
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Neck Shape
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Modern “C”
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Neck Finish
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Satin Urethane
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Fretboard Material
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Rosewood
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Number of Frets
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20
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Fretboard Inlays
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White Dot
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Fret Size
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Medium Jumbo
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Fretboard Radius
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9.5″ (241mm)
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Nut Material
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Synthetic Bone
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Nut Width
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1.5″ (38.1 mm)
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Middle Pickups
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Coastline ’62 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
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Bridge Pickup
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Coastline ’62 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
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Controls
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1 x Volume (Middle Pickup), 1 x Volume (Bridge Pickup), 1 x Master Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
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Bridge
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4-Saddle Mustang Bass Strings-Through-Body
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Tuners
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Vintage-Style “Lollipop” (Non Reverse)
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Strings
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Fender 5250XL Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Short Scale, (.040-.095 Gauges), PN 0735250402
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Case/ Bag
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Deluxe Gig Bag
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