The Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass Guitar offers an incredibly versatile tone, with the elegance and classic sounds of a Fender. Constructed from an Alder body and a Maple neck, the basses natural tones are strong and bright, with beefy mids, thick lows, and sparkling highs. A set of Vintage Noiseless jazz pickups are situated at the bridge and middle positions, delivering bright, full tones, and with a 3-band EQ for fine tuning. Combining an authentic design with modern performance and a classic fender sound, the Deluxe Jazz Bass will deliver incredible tones that can keep up with any style.
Alder Body
The Deluxe Jazz Bass has an Alder body, delivering a strong, full-bodied sound with beefy mids and excellent lows. The wood offers sizzling highs with an incredible sustain, combined with the semi-hollow design produces an improved tele sound. The 4-saddle HiMass bridge improves the sustain and resonance of each note, enhancing the basses attack to create a powerful tone that’s full of personality. The bass also features vintage style, black plastic control knobs, a black pickguard, nickel/chrome hardware, and a 3-tone sunburst finish.
Maple Neck and Fingerboard
The Maple neck and fingerboard combination adds tightness and cut to the guitars overall tone, delivering sizzling highs and firm lows. The two piece of Maple work together to produce bright characteristics with a snappy attack in the midrange. When the string are hit hard, the wood offers a punchy tones, with a slight gnarly edge to it, but can provide excellent clarity with light to medium playing. Its modern “C” shape offers a comfortable play, while its 12” radius and 20 medium jumbo frets provide a familiar feel when playing.
Vintage Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups
The Fender Jazz Bass features a pair of Vintage Noisless Jazz Bass pickups positioned in the bridge and middle positions, producing incredible growls and a powerful sonic personality. The bright, full tones of the pickups cut through the mix easily, allowing the bass to be heard clearly while retaining its punch and low end. Also featuring active/passive switching, the Deluxe bass can access both vintage and modern voices, while its 3-band EQ allows control over the treble, mids, and bass.