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Fender American Jazz Bass

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The Fender American Jazz Bass is the quintessential electric bass for musicians who crave both style and substance. Known for its iconic offset body shape, this bass delivers a smooth and versatile tonal range, making it a staple in any bassist's collection. Crafted in the USA, it embodies the precision and high-quality craftsmanship Fender is renowned for. Whether you're playing jazz, rock, or funk, this bass offers a sound palette that's both rich and articulate.

The American Jazz Bass features a comfortable modern "C" shaped neck profile, ensuring ease of play even during long sessions. Its two single-coil pickups provide a balanced and clear sound, with the added capability of tone shaping via the independent volume and tone controls. This makes it a flexible choice for both studio recordings and live performances.

Additionally, this bass comes equipped with a 4-saddle HiMass bridge, designed to enhance sustain and improve tuning stability. The inclusion of vintage-style tuners not only complements its classic aesthetics but also ensures accurate tuning.

Key Features:

Iconic offset body shape
Made in the USA
Modern "C" shaped neck profile
Two single-coil pickups for versatile tonal variety
Independent volume and tone controls
4-saddle HiMass bridge for enhanced sustain
Vintage-style tuners for accurate tuning and classic look

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The Ultra Jazz Bass neck is widely praised for comfort, making it a preferred choice for many as a main bass.
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A user appreciates the Ultra's ability to run the amp's volume high and maintain low pickup volume without losing tone quality.
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An owner describes their Ultra Jazz Bass as their "forever" bass, highlighting its versatility compared to previous instruments like the Marcus Miller jazz bass.
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One owner emphasized the significant quality difference between MIA and MIM Fenders, especially in fit and finish.
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The Ultra's active/passive switch provides flexibility for players who want both options in one instrument.
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The American Professional II is preferred by some for its passive setup, avoiding issues like accidentally altering EQ settings during recording.
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Elite models feature through-body stringing, a preference for some players, which is absent in the Ultra series.
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MIJ Fenders, such as the '75 Jazz, are considered pro-level if pickups are upgraded.
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Noiseless pickups on the Ultra are praised for their ability to prevent unwanted feedback and noise while maintaining consistent tone.
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The Ultra model's active electronics make it easier to adjust headroom directly from the bass rather than through an amp.
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The Ultra series initially offered a natural finish, later replaced by solid colors, impacting the visual appeal for some users.
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The Ultra series includes a 3-band EQ in active mode and a tone knob in passive mode, offering tonal versatility for different playing styles.
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A Fender Ultra P-Bass offers versatility with both P and J pickups, ideal for recording.
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Some users report the Ultra's finish can appear cheesy, particularly in the white color with a sparkling effect.
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It's noted that MIJ models often feature slimmer necks and a distinct feel compared to MIA or MIM basses.
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Owners have swapped Elite Jazz Bass pickups for Aguilar models and a Sadowsky preamp, significantly enhancing their sound quality.
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Lakland basses are recommended for those seeking affordable P/J configurations with high quality.
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Liam Wilson

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In Flames

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From @steveoshoots on instagram, Liam explained "jammed it on every song but one...needed a bass in B...best backup in my stables."

Mike Johnson

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Queens of the Stone Age

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If you watch the YouTube video from 97 in Cologne you can clearly see he's playing a black american jazz bass (fender) with red/tort pickguard.

Yamane Satoshi

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toe

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Yamane Satoshi has been using the Fender American Jazz Bass as his primary instrument for years, as shown in the user-uploaded photo from Bandwagon-gig-finder.

Bad Suns

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In Bad Suns' official video for their acoustic version of "salt" bassist, Gavin Bennett, is seen throughout the shoot playing an olympic white American Jazz Bass with black pick guard. At the 0:27 mark there is a clear shot of the American J-Bass truss rod access at the base of the neck instead of the headstock.

Roscoe Beck

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In this video Roscoe is playing his fender jazz bass.

Pony

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Little jesus

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In the video titled "3 Dudes & a Mullet - 'Rocky Dennis' Poem'" by cervezaindio on YouTube, Pony is seen playing a Fender American Jazz Bass at the 28-second mark.