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Description

The Fender Jazz Bass Reggie Hamilton Anniversary is a celebration of a bass legend's signature style, combining classic Fender craftsmanship with modern versatility. Designed in collaboration with renowned bassist Reggie Hamilton, this electric bass offers players a dynamic range of tones suitable for any genre. Featuring a versatile pickup configuration, it allows musicians to switch seamlessly between the iconic Jazz Bass and Precision Bass sounds. The sleek neck profile ensures a comfortable playing experience, making it a favorite for both studio recordings and live performances.

This anniversary model includes a unique onboard preamp that provides active and passive capabilities, giving players more control over their sound. A high-mass bridge enhances sustain and intonation, while the vintage-style tuning machines keep your instrument perfectly in tune. Whether you're laying down a groove on stage or crafting a new track in the studio, the Fender Jazz Bass Reggie Hamilton Anniversary offers exceptional tone and playability.

Key Features:

  • Signature Reggie Hamilton design
  • Custom pickup configuration with a noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickup and a split single-coil Precision Bass neck pickup
  • Active/passive toggle switch with onboard preamp
  • High-mass vintage-style bridge for improved sustain and tuning stability
  • Comfortable C-shaped neck profile
  • Vintage-style tuning machines
  • 20 medium jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard
  • Alder body with a classic Jazz Bass shape
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Jazz Bass Reggie Hamilton Anniversary.

Features and functionality

  • Owners note that flats on a Precision Bass accentuate its buttery smooth tone, ideal for Motown sounds, whereas flats on a Jazz Bass can sound lifeless without tone shaping.

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  • Flats on a PJ Bass are favored by some for a versatile range, allowing for personal preference in tone, from Motown on a P to a thumpy Jazz sound.

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  • The Blacktop Jazz Bass pickguard can accommodate P pickups, requiring body routing for installation.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Custom 60s pickups on a Jazz Bass can make roundwounds sound squeaky, but switching to Fender Flats creates a sound reminiscent of John Paul Jones.

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  • The Fender Reggie Hamilton model offers close-to-correct P pickup placement for Jazz Bass modders seeking a PJ configuration.

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  • Mark Hoppus' signature model and some Fender Japan models feature unique P pickup positions closer to the neck, offering different tonal variations.

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Use cases and applications

  • Jazz Basses with flatwounds provide a thump and enhance the fundamental frequency, suitable for Curtis Mayfield-style music, according to some users.

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User experience

  • One enthusiast prefers the feel of flatwounds for smoothness, while using roundwounds on a Precision Bass to build finger calluses and for tactile feedback.

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Comparisons

  • Lakland and Aerodyne Jazz P/J basses are highlighted as excellent alternatives for P/J enthusiasts who prefer not to mod their Jazz Bass.

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The Reggie Hamilton signed bass by Fender

A fantastic active/passive electric bass with a D-dropper. The sound is the typicol sound of Reggie Hamilton.

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