Fender Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass V - 3-tone Sunburst, Rosewood Fingerboard
Fender Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass V - 3-tone Sunburst, Rosewood Fingerboard Reviews
Equally current and timeless, the Player II Modified Jazz Bass V beautifully blends the J Bass's storied heritage with modern flair in the form of quality tonewoods, high-performance hardware, and reimagined electronics. Featuring a classic construction, the Player II Modified Jazz Bass V offers contemporary comforts Sweetwater's Fender loyalists cannot do without, such as the modern C-shaped maple neck with smooth rolled edges that pairs with the rosewood fingerboard to deliver rich, articulate tone. To enhance and amplify that tone, Fender has introduced an all-new preamp with a refined 3-band EQ optimized for sonic transparency and an Active/Passive functionality that offers players ultimate flexibility when shaping their sound. Likewise, the Player II Modified J Bass V sports a set of newly voiced Noiseless pickups that serve as the bedrock for versatile Jazz Bass growl. Alongside these upgrades, Fender added some touches it knew the discerning player would appreciate — namely, a 1.875-inch TUSQ nut, tapered shaft tuners, and a HiMass bridge for enhanced intonation, sustain, and stability. For over half a century, the J Bass has masterfully held down the low end on countless records and performances — the captivating Player II Modified Jazz Bass V assuredly carries that legacy forward.
Best bang for your buck
Incredible value for money. Plays great, fret ends are smooth, preamp is flexible, B string is articulate, and it's as gorgeous as you'd expect a sunburst jazz bass to be. Generic tuners are pretty good, I do have to tune just a little bit more often than with nicer branded tuners. Biggest let down is the gig bag, this is my second time having one of these and the zippers just refuse to close all the way after some time. That aside, this is worth every dollar.
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