Throughout its history, Fender has always made a special point of welcoming new players to the family by offering entry-level instruments of remarkable style and substance (such as the Duo-Sonic, Mustang and Musicmaster models), with great sound, classic looks, Solid performance and eminent affordability. The Modern Player series continues that great my-first-Fender tradition, with thoroughly modern features and several distinctively unconventional new takes on our most revered instruments-all with outstandingly attainable value.
The Modern Player Jazz Bass is a volcanic new take on the time-honored Jazz Bass thanks to its dual Modern Player humbucking Jazz Bass pickups. Other features include an Alder body, C-shaped Maple Neck, Rosewood fretboard with 9.5'' radius and 20 jumbo Frets, three-ply Pickguard, vintage-style four-saddle Bridge with brass saddles, open-gear tuners and nickel/chrome hardware. Available in Three-color Sunburst, Olympic White and Black Transparent.
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Jumbo
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
Pickup Configuration: H/H
Bridge Pickup: Modern Player Humbucking Jazz Bass Pickup (Bridge)
Middle Pickup: Modern Player Humbucking Jazz Bass Pickup (Middle)
Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: Vintage Style 4-Saddle Bridge with Brass Saddles
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (Gauges .045-.105)
Control Knobs: Jazz Bass Knobs