The Essence of a Great '70s Jazz
The Fender '70s Jazz Bass 4-string electric bass delivers the tones and details that made J Basses from that era some of the most sought-after. Sonically, the bridge pickup is placed closer to the bridge for more attack. On the visual front, the bound pau ferro fingerboard is loaded with block inlays for an authentic classic look. Together, these elements merge to give you the look and sound of a vintage '70s Jazz Bass at a fraction of the cost. Hit the stage dripping with vibe with the Fender '70s Jazz Bass 4-string electric bass.
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Vintage design in a modern package
Sometimes it's better to leave your vintage treasure at home. A live gig environment can be a battlefield, from your bass falling off its stand to drummers throwing their sticks carelessly to the fear of someone taking off with your precious instrument. The Fender '70s Jazz Bass gives you the same look, feel, and tones that you love from a great J Bass, but delivered in a reasonably priced new instrument with none of the worry or concerns that come along with bringing a vintage axe to the gig.
Thicker C-shaped neck with binding and block inlays
One look at the Fender '70s Jazz Bass, and the first thing that will grab your attention is the beautifully adorned neck. The 20-fret pau ferro fretboard is expertly bound and inlayed with pearloid blocks. But if you don't get the neck in your hands, you might miss its most important feature. The maple neck is contoured to Fender's thicker 1970s correct "C" profile. You'll still have the fast feel of a Jazz Bass, but with a little more meat to grab when you really need to hold it down.
Vintage-style pickups with '70s-correct pickup placement
A feature that is often overlooked in '70s-era J Basses that had a huge contribution to the tone of these instruments is the pickup placement Fender used for the bridge single-coil. For a short time, it was moved closer to the bridge than it was on most Jazz Bass designs. This gives you a punchier sound with more attack than the standard positioning. This '70s Jazz Bass gives you that feature, which adds a great sonic color to your bass arsenal.
Fender '70s Jazz Bass Features:
- Vintage-style Jazz Bass that looks, sounds, and feels like an original
- Thicker C-shaped maple neck
- Bound pau ferro fretboard and block inlays
- 20 vintage-style frets
- '70s Jazz Bass pickup placement for a more defined attack
- 7.25" fretboard radius
- Vintage-style 4-saddle bridge
- Alder body
- Maple neck
Note: This product is available in the United States only — no international sales.
