The Fender American Standard Series Jazz Bass has
a vintage body radius and contour for a classic vibe and feel. The Jazz
Bass's body is rendered in premium alder for optimum tone and sustain.
Its rosewood or maple fretboard features detailed nut and fretwork. The
neck is graphite-reinforced and has rolled edges for a broken-in feel
from the get-go. HMV (High Mass Vintage) Bridge increases sustain,
provides punchier tone, beefier looking plates and 3/8" diameter vintage
saddles. String height adjustment screws have nylon patches for a tight
fit that won't vibrate loose.
A 12-gauge cold rolled steel plate
machined brass backstop increases mass and enhances top end. Socket
head intonation screws are engineered for a tighter fit, and are now
more stable. The J Bass features Fender®/Hipshot® tuning keys. They work
great, and are 30% lighter, minimizing neck dip. Classic 20:1 tuning
ratio, cast zinc with aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, and steel
clovers. Brass worm gears, steel worm drives.
With a thinner
undercoat, the Fender Jazz Bass body breathes easier and has improved
sound (more wood influence). Neck pocket paint buildup has been reduced
by 40%, greatly improving the wood-to-wood connection/reaction.
The
included SKB rectangular design case, exclusive to Fender, has TSA
recognized and accepted locks. Fiberglass reinforced nylon trigger
release latching system, indestructible cushioned rubber over-molded
handle with flush lock out. Injection molded feet and exclusive arched
stacking system