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Fender Standard Upgrade Fretless Jazz Electric Bass Guitar with Gigbag
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Fender Standard Upgrade Fretless Jazz Electric Bass Guitar with Gig Bag

The Fender Standard Upgrade Fretless Jazz Electric Bass Guitar incorporates the best of the old and new.
Upgraded for 2009, the Standard Fretless Jazz upgrade feature modern single-coil pickups, shielded body cavities, a vintage-style Fender bridge, tinted neck, three-ply parchment pickguard, a ’70s-era logo and more, this bass has the sound that creates legends. Standard gig bag included.

Since its introduction in 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass has been relied on by professional bass players of all musical genres for its rich tone and musical versatility. Plug one in and listen for yourself.
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Fender Standard Upgrade Fretless Jazz Electric Bass Guitar Specifications
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Maple, Modern C Shape, Tinted Satin Urethane Finish
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5 inch Radius (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets: Fretless, 20 Inlaid White Fretline Markers
  • Pickups: 2 New Standard Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups
  • Controls:
    • Volume 1: Neck Pickup
    • Volume 2: Bridge Pickup
    • Master Tone
  • Pickup Switching: None
  • Bridge: Standard Vintage Style with Single Groove Saddles
  • Machine Heads: Standard
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
  • Scale Length: 34 inches (863.6 mm)
  • Width at Nut: 1.50 inches (28 mm)
  • Strings:
    • Stainless Steel Flatwound 9050M
    • Gauges: (.055, .070, .090, .105)
  • Unique Features:
    • New Pickups and New Vintage Style Jazz Bass Control Knobs
    • Side Dot Position Markers are Centered Between Fretlines
    • Fender Transition Logo
  • Included Accessories: Standard Gig Bag
  • Optional Case: FEN 0996361 506 (Sold Separately)

 
 
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DaveH003 from Portland, OR
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Subject:Great Way To Go Fretless
Quality: First thing I did was take off the pickgaurd and inspect the wiring and pots. I was impressed with the quality of the work done. It was as good as any of my American made products as well as my own work. Nice job to the Fender plant in Mexico. I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was. I actually expected to redo it, but there was no need.
Features: The fretboard had exceptional rosewood on it. Smooth and high quality. The quality and choice of wood makes all the difference on a fretless bass, and I was impressed with this one.
Sound: This was the most surprising features of this bass. The first mod I usually make to a MIM fender product is to replace ALL of the electronics starting with the pickups. I didn't have to do that with this bass. It sounded deep, rich and full right from the factory. The tonal range is very impressive and can be adjusted with a quick turn of a knob.
Playability and Feel: This is a Fender J-Bass, which is medium-heavy. However, the J-Bass body is designed to distribute the weight effectively, and it does. There is a reason the Jazz and Precision basses are the most widely used. The neck was classic J-Bass - smooth, thin, and comfortable. It makes for very smooth slides and transitions.
Tone: The tone is exceptional for a product in this price range. As I said before, I normally swap out pickups first thing, but not with this guy. It sounded deep and rich right out of the box.
Finish: The finish was spot on. However, this is a MIM product, so it is a poly finish (not nitro). If that is a problem, you will have spend the extra $600-$800 if you want an American made. For me, this was not an issue.
Action: The action was quite good out of the box. I adjusted it slightly, but that was due to preference, not because it was off. All of my Fender basses have had a good setup when I received them.
Date submitted: 8/4/2009
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"I contacted customer support about matching a price and was pleased to see that they did. The products actually got to my house within 24 hours of my purchase. Can't argue with that kind of delivery." Nov '09