REAL DEAL FEEL

With its dual single-coil pickups and smooth playing feel, the Player Jazz Bass V is an inspiring instrument with classic, elevated style and authentic Fender bass tone. It’s powerful, rumbling sound is punchy and tight; a growling voice that’s matched with fast, smooth playing feel for a shot of creative inspiration. Ready for action in the studio, or on the stage, the Player Jazz Bass V can take anything you can think of—and everything you haven’t yet.

FEATURES

• Alder body with gloss finish
• Two Player Series single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
• Two volume controls, master tone control
• “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

 

NEW PICKUPS

Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.

 

5-SADDLE BRIDGE

Combining form and function perfectly, the 5-saddle bridge features modern slotted saddles for enhanced tuning stability and punchy attack.

 

“MODERN C” NECK PROFILE

This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a “Modern C”-shaped profile and a smooth back finish—ideal for almost any playing style.

 

OPEN-GEAR TUNING MACHINES

A classic design element from the earliest days of the electric bass, the open-gear tuning machines offer rock-solid tuning stability.

 

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII

The Player Jazz Bass V body is hand-shaped to original specifications.

 

“F”-STAMPED NECK PLATE

Each Player Jazz Bass V includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.

 

Specificaiton

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

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)

Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 20
Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots
Truss Rods: Standard
Truss Rod Wrench: 3/16" Hex (Allen)

Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Pickup Configuration: SS

Bridge: 5-Saddle Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
Strings: Fender® USA NPS, (.45-.125 Gauges)