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Fender Jaguar Bass Custom

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The Fender Jaguar Bass Custom is a distinctive blend of classic style and modern innovation, designed to cater to the discerning bass player. Renowned for its unique offset body and versatile sound, this electric bass is a favorite among musicians seeking both aesthetics and functionality. Its short scale length offers comfortable playability, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned players who appreciate a fast, smooth action.

Equipped with a combination of single-coil and humbucking pickups, the Jaguar Bass Custom delivers a wide range of tones, from warm and mellow to punchy and aggressive. This versatility allows you to seamlessly fit into any musical genre, whether you're grooving in a jazz band or rocking out on stage. The active/passive switch adds further flexibility, letting you easily toggle between vintage warmth and modern punch with just a flick.

The sleek design features a classic chrome control plate and a rosewood fingerboard, ensuring both durability and elegance. The Jaguar Bass Custom's bridge provides solid intonation and sustain, while its tuning machines offer precise tuning stability even during the most dynamic performances.

Key Features:

Unique offset body for enhanced playability and style
Combination of single-coil and humbucking pickups for versatile sound
Active/passive switch for tonal flexibility
Short scale length for easier playability
Rosewood fingerboard and chrome control plate for durability
High-quality bridge and tuning machines for consistent tuning and sustain

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Empire Music

Fender Player Series Jaguar Bass - EMPIRE MUSIC

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Fender Jaguar Bass demo with Rich Severson

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Owners recommend using Seymour Duncan pickups to enhance growl, and a Quan Badass bridge for improved sustain.
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Setup and maintenance

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The bass may have a slight hum issue initially, which can be resolved by shielding with conductive paint and copper tape.
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Fret crown width measured at around 0.040”/1.1mm, which could lead to intonation issues; ideal width should be no more than 0.020”/0.5mm.
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Some players experience discomfort due to neck dive, but this varies between users and can depend on personal playing style.
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Features and functionality

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The Jaguar Bass offers a versatile sound with its P/J pickup configuration, allowing both crisp and rustic tones.
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Use cases and applications

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It's noted that the bass performs well live and is reliable for touring, with minimal setup adjustments needed over long periods.
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Described as playing like a P-Bass with Quarter Pound pickups, offering a familiar tone for fans of that style.
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The battery compartment may cause issues with clicks and pops during active mode, suggesting a need for careful inspection or replacement.
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The Limited Edition model may arrive with uncrowned/flat fret crowns and light fret tang sprout, affecting playability and requiring adjustment.
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Some basses show off-center strap button placement; this can affect balance and may need realignment.
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The finish may have texture anomalies that resemble uncured nail polish, indicating potential quality control issues.
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The nut shaping and slotting are praised for their precision, described as some of the best seen by owners.
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Some users expected a USA model; however, the production is in Mexico, where recent quality control has been questioned.
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Mark Hoppus

Singer, Bassist

Blink-182

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In a YouTube video of "Adam's Song" performed live in Denver on July 3, 2023, Mark Hoppus is seen using the Fender Jaguar Bass Custom, marking the first time since 2019 that he has used the Terminal Radness model. The proof can be visually confirmed through an image available on Equipboard.

Seb Barlow

Bassist, Music Producer

Neck Deep

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Seb Barlow uses a custom Fender Jaguar Bass, as evidenced by his Instagram post. The bass features a Jaguar body with a Jazz neck, crafted by Allan Corona, and is finished in Jungle Green. It includes unique artwork based on doodles Seb previously shared on his Instagram story. The instrument is equipped with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound SPB-3 inverted precision pickup in the neck position and an SJB-3 bridge pickup. Seb expressed his gratitude for the thoughtful gift in his post, stating, "Truly the most generous and thoughtful gift I’ve ever received!"

Matt McCormack

Bassist

Amasic

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Matt McCormack uses a custom Fender Jaguar Bass, which he designed last year. This version incorporates Precision pickups and simplified controls, inspired by Mark Hoppus's model. His Instagram post in Ottawa showcases him performing with this bass.