Fender American Special Jazz Bass

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£852.95

€1 049.00

What we say:

Although the Precision was the first electric bass guitar designed by Leo Fender, for many it was his Jazz Bass design that fully captured the imagination. Originally publicised as the 'two-pickup Precision' it was in fact everything but. Compared to the Precision's split-coil pickup, the matched pair of single-coils on the Jazz seemed rather narrow and, with an offset body and an ultra-slim neck (which was supposed to appeal to guitarists), the Jazz looked and felt entirely different to its predecessor. And just as importantly, it sounded very different too. Few players today are unaware of the magical properties that two identical pickups produce on a bass as they are gradually blended together, and that has become the main attraction of the Jazz for many a bassist. "The warm and rich bottom end is supplemented by clear overtones that ensure excellent note definition - it really sings as you work your way up the neck."

Manufacturer description:

The new Fender® American Special basses bring you the latest in U.S.-built quality and value. The American Special Jazz Bass guitar features a slim neck profile, a high-gloss finish and the Fender Greasebucket™ tone circuit, which rolls off highs while maintaining low-end definition.

Features include an alder body and C-shaped maple neck, maple fretboard with medium jumbo frets, single-coil alnico Jazz Bass pickups, vintage-style black plastic Jazz Bass knobs, three-ply pickguard, vintage-style bridge and strap buttons, and deluxe gig bag.

Model Name: American Special Jazz Bass®

Series: American Special

Body Material: Alder

Body Shape: Jazz Bass®

Body Finish: Gloss Urethane Body Finish

Neck Shape: Slim "C" Shape

Number of Frets: 20

Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)

Fretboard: Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane

Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)

Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)

Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment

Bridge Pickup: Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass® Single-Coil Bridge Pickup

Neck Pickup: Standard Vintage Alnico Magnet Jazz Bass® Single-Coil Neck Pickup

Special Electronics: Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)

Controls: Volume 1.(Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Bridge: Standard Vintage 4 Saddle Bass

String Nut: Synthetic Bone

Truss Rod Wrench: 3/16" "T-Style" Ball-End Hex (Allen) Wrench

Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (Gauges .045-.105)

Unique Features: US-Made, High Gloss Finish, NEW Slim Profile, Fast-Action Neck, Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit and Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods

Case Gig Bags: Deluxe Gig Bag

Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass Knobs

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