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The Player Plus Series: an Improved Jazz Bass

First introduced in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass has withstood the test of time to become one of the most played and recorded instruments here at Sweetwater — not to mention modern music history! The Fender Player Plus Series Active Jazz Bass celebrates this heritage with upgrades that working musicians will appreciate. With its offset alder body and fast-action maple neck, this J Bass is incredibly comfortable to play and lets you pull off extremely tight runs and grooves with ease. It also delivers the legendary J Bass punch and growl, courtesy of two Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups. Get your groove on with the Fender Player Plus Series Active Jazz Bass.

Vintage vibe, modern edge

For their new Player Plus Series basses, Fender went back to the drawing board with updated radii for more historically accurate body shapes, new vintage-inspired finishes, and a classic logo that harkens back to the Fenders of yesteryear. But these smooth-playing instruments also look to the future with new Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups that crank out legendary Fender tone by the boatload. There's never been a better time to get into a genuine Fender bass. And with a 3-band active EQ and a toggle switch for active and passive modes, you’ll be laying down sweet grooves with the touch of a modern classic.

The timeless J Bass sound

Whether you play rock or country, funk or blues, or (naturally) jazz, the Player Plus Series Active Jazz Bass will deliver the tone you need. This J Bass comes loaded with a pair of Fender-designed Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups that deliver the classic J Bass sound with improved clarity. And with the Player Plus Series's master volume, pan pot, and active/passive toggle, you'll be able to dial in the exact sound you want.

Shaped for comfort and performance

One of the things that made the J Bass an instant hit with working bass players was its unique offset-waist body shape. Perfect whether playing standing or seated, the classic Jazz Bass contoured body will make those marathon gigs and sessions much more comfortable. With its modern "C"-profile maple neck and 12-inch-radius fingerboard, this instrument not only facilitates the fluid execution of fast, complex bass lines; it's also perfect for any musical style — which is why you hear the Fender Jazz Bass in every genre of music.

Join the ranks of Jazz Bass players

Pick up this Player Plus Series Jazz Bass and you're entering the company of some of the greatest bass players of all time. World-renowned bassists such as Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, Marcus Miller, Larry Graham, John Paul Jones, and Victor Bailey have all chosen the J Bass as their go-to axe. If you're hooked on the iconic round and punchy, growling J Bass sound — but need the low B that's often required for contemporary music — you're on the right page. Pick up the Fender Player Plus Series Jazz Bass and drive your music with legendary tone.

Fender Player Plus Series Active Jazz Bass Features:

  • The classic J Bass, with Player Plus Series upgrades
  • Alder body with offset waist for enhanced comfort whether playing seated or standing
  • Modern "C"-profile maple neck; 12-inch-radius fingerboard
  • 2 Player Plus Series Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups
  • Master volume, pan pot, treble boost/cut, midrange boost/cut, bass boost/cut, and active/passive toggle
  • 3-band active EQ

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Player Plus Jazz
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Color: Belair Blue
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: Modern C
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Width: 1.5"
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Fender HiMass with Chrome-plated Zinc Saddles
  • Tuners: Standard Open Gear with Clover buttons
  • Neck Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Single-coil
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x pan, 3-band Active EQ
  • Switching: 1 x active/passive mini toggle switch
  • Strings: Fender, .045-.105
  • Case Included: Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0147373330

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Rated 5/5

Amazing , gorgeous and super comfortable

This bass came in 2 days , literally ! Sweetwater is the best !!!!!!
This bass sounds incredible in both Active and Passive modes, I have a new Rick Fireglo that doesnt feel or sound as good as this beast! Love it and kudos to Mike and Mark at Sweetwater for getting it done !!! Great Company! I hope I win
The PA system they are raffling off as well, bye bye musicians friend and guitar center, always stick with a winner!
Music background: Metal Bassist , 40 years!!!
Rated 5/5

Absolutely Thrilled!

I took a second look at this and was hesitant about the color and then the price. Figured something wasn't quite right. I have Jazz Elite, Jazz Marcus Miller, Stingrays, Bongo and Rick basses. Just as I was ready to click off my wife said, I like this one. It will match your eyes and your new blue jacket. Oh what the heck, sure. Amazing Aaron, a few text messages back and forth and I had it in two days! Close my eyes and it plays and sounds every bit of my others at half the price! Great neck, nice frets, superb finish and I'm an active electronics fan. Hence I don't mind that in passive mode there is no tone control other than pickup balancing. If you're on the fence about the bass made in Mexico, don't! Worth every penny and then some!! Not to mention the responses I received from band mates to sound engineer and the crowd how great sounding and looking it is! If this is not everything I say it is, its backed by Sweetwater no hassle return policy. I believe this is like some manufactures when they try something new they price it just right and if it goes well, like I'm sure this line will do, they raise the prices.
Music background: Pro level 40 years
Rated 5/5

Absolutely Love It!

I took a second look at this and was on the fence. Just as I was about to click off my wife said, I like that and it will match your new jacket... well that's important honey. Well, after a few text to amazing Aaron here at Sweetwater, It arrived perfectly in 2 days. Terrific finish, great neck, frets, and I'm an active electronics fan. Hence no tone control in passive mode other than balancing pickup blend and is still fine. Did receive major compliments from band, engineer and the crowd on the sound with of course the look of this bass. One guy said, that's one of those Fender Customs right? Don't they run about five grand? Customs can and do. Didn't feel the need to say this wasn't one of them. I play just about every genre of music 40 years. If made in Mexico concerns you, I assure don't let. I have Jazz Elite, Jazz Marcus Miller, Stingrays, Bongo and Rick basses. I'm proud and excited to have this measure up to what I expect in a bass and at more than half the the price a wonderful buy. I believe as some manufactures create something new to see how it goes and as they find out, as I'm sure this line will do well, they raise the price. Buy now. You won't regret it!
Music background: Pro 40 years

It’s impossible to imagine a world without Fender guitars, and if you’re like many of the guitarists at Sweetwater, then Fender not only made the first guitar you ever bought " they made the last one too! From building the first mass-produced solidbody electric guitars and basses in the 1950s to creating some of the most influential amplifier designs in history, it’s no wonder why Fender is one of the biggest names in the business. As one of the world’s largest Fender dealers, we have countless guitars, basses, amps, effects pedals, and accessories in stock and ready to ship, whenever you need them. We’re always getting our hands on their latest creations, and there’s nothing we love more than to tell our customers all about them! So, whether you’re looking for your first axe or a Custom Shop creation, make sure to give your Sweetwater Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.

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