Fender Deluxe Active 5-String Jazz Bass, Pau Ferro neck, w/ gig bag, Surf Pearl

Deluxe Fender Style

Elegant and packed with versatile tones, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V is ideal for 5-string bassists who need a flexible tone machine that looks great on stage. Fender's classic offset bass style is blended with powerful tone and smooth playing feel to create an instrument that punches well above its weight without breaking a working bassist's wallet. On stage or in the studio, the rich, timeless Jazz Bass tone will easily find a home in any style of music.

Features

• Double cutaway 5-string electric bass
• Two Vintage Noiseless™ Jazz Bass pickups (middle and bridge)
• Three-band EQ with treble, mid and bass boost/cut; active/passive switch
• Five-saddle HiMass™ bridge for increased attack and sustain
• Four-bolt asymmetrical neck plate
• Includes deluxe gig bag

VINTAGE NOISELESS JAZZ BASS PICKUPS

Fender Vintage Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups deliver noise-free premium tone and performance with classic Jazz Bass guttural midrange and singing high end.

MODERN NECK

This Deluxe instrument features a modern "C"-shaped neck designed for comfort and performance, while the fingerboard offers a modern 12" radius and medium jumbo frets for a familiar playing feel.

HIMASS BRIDGE

The specially designed HiMass bridge on this Deluxe Jazz Bass has a cool contemporary look. It also has a lot of metal, which means it has lot of mass, creating rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability.

ACTIVE ELECTRONICS

This Deluxe bass is equipped with powerful modern active electronics, including a three-band active EQ for getting the best tone out of every note, whether subtle or seismic.

ACTIVE/PASSIVE SWITCH

This instrument's active/passive switch makes it easy to access both vintage-styled and modern voices, further extending this instrument’s sonic flexibility.

PEARLOID DOT INLAYS

The fingerboard of this Jazz Bass is adorned with elegant pearloid dot inlays.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass®

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 20
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
• Truss Rod: Standard
• Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless™ Jazz Bass with Nickel-Plated Pole Pieces
• Middle Pickup: Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless™ Jazz Bass with Nickel Plated Pole Pieces
• Controls: Master Volume, Pan Control, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut
• Switching: Pan Pot
• Configuration: SS

Hardware

• Bridge: Fender HiMass™ with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
• Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender® USA NPS, (Gauges .45 - .125)
• Legal Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

Accessories

• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Gig Bag