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Fender American Elite Jazz Bass - Natural w/ Maple fingerboard Reviews

4-string Electric Bass with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, and Active Preamp - Natural

Fender's American Elite Jazz Bass provides players with a classic bass that's updated for modern playing styles. You'll get the familiar round lows and clear top end that Jazz Basses are known for, without the 60-cycle hum thanks to a pair of fourth-generation Fender Noiseless single-coil pickups. An 18-volt active preamp adds a 3-band EQ and an active/passive switch. And features like a 9.5"-14" compound-radius fretboard make these J Basses effortless to play. The Fender American Elite Jazz Bass propels one of the most popular workhorse basses of all time into the future.

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Beautiful

By Phillip Bailey from Los Angeles, CA on November 29, 2017

I've been a musician for 30 years (drums & percussion) but have been playing bass for a little under 2 years. I'd been looking around for a bass that I could rely on for the long term and once this became available I had to jump on it.

For all intents and purposes it's exceeded my expectations. The updated neck profile is wonderful. The tones i'm getting are musical and versatile and w/ the 18v preamp, you've always got an extra gear to go to when you need it.

The fit and finish out of the case is spectacular. Pictures do not to this bass justice. You really do need to see it in person to get a full appreciation for it. Thanks to Sweetwater for delivering her ready to go.

Best Bass I have so far.

By FRealDeal from Los Angeles, CA on November 26, 2017 Music Background: Clasically-trained, Playing in bands.

Picked one of these basses up about 7 months ago. I have to say, this is the best bass I have ever owned.
Coming from playing bass in a big orchestra and now playing in some small bands this bass is a dream come true.

I can almost always pick it up and play without having to re-tune (although you should everytime you do) Also in fluctuating tempatures it holds tune pretty well! great for those hot summer nights in A/C'd night-clubs!

I'd say the toughest part about this bass is the anxiety that comes with not trying to get any battle scars on it. but it can't be helped, got a few battle scars on mine but it still looks amazing.

Intonation is great and the changing neck feels great on the hands. The jumbo frets feel great too!

This bass also has a passive and active mode. The passive mods is solid but the active mode gives it some real punch. It has a three band EQ and pick-up knobs.

All-in-all this is my favorite bass so far. Looking to pick up a 5 string in about 2 years from now and will most likely go with the American Elite Model.

AWESOME JAZZ BASS

By Marcus Rameil from Philadelphia PA on November 18, 2017 Music Background: Professional

I have owned and played many basses over the years. Many high end custom made as well as production basses. This bass, the FENDER AMERICAN ELITE, just blows me away! The preamp is to die for, the noiseless pickups are super versatile and you can dial in ANY type of playing from hard funky slap to high end soloing, and EVERYTHING in between. I am a touring musician, who has played all over the world. If you are considering a Fender American Elite... take my advice and buy it, you will LOVE IT! I DO!
Marcus Rameil

Simply the best

By Chris from Otsego, Michigan on September 10, 2016 Music Background: 25-year

I've played many basses in my career. My most recent #1 was a Stingray HH which I have played since 2006 and absolutely love, but I found the need for some new inspiration. The new Elite series hit all the specs I was looking for in a Jazz Bass so I felt the time was right to grab one. I was not disappointed. It is INCREDIBLE.

The Noiseless pickups pump a HUGE amount of low end. So much that you'll need to be careful with your EQ settings--but it's better to have too much than not enough. The highs are beautifully articulate without being harsh or shrill (even my drummer commented on that so you know if sounds awesome!)

Fender also had the foresight to include passive controls that will function with the flip of a toggle if your batteries konk out during a show. (Those of us with actives know the hassle of changing batteries on the fly during a gig.)

Beyond the sonic beauty lies the physical beauty and feel. The bass is beautifully finished and I've gotten compliments at every show so far. The bound fingerboard and perfectly finished neck make this bass extremely comfortable to play.

As always, the Sweetwater ordering experience is top-notch. Living in Michigan means that my orders are typically delivered the very next day and I can always count on you guys to come through in a pinch.

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