Fender FSR Limited Edition American Professional Roasted Ash Jazz Bass, Maple Fretboard, 8 lbs.
Player's Perspective
Music Store Live is proud to present this Fender FSR American Pro Jazz Bass! There's a reason this is one of the most popular basses ever made. Whether you're playing some funky slap licks, rockin' out with a pick, or anything in between - this jazz bass pumps out impressive tone combined with expert craftsmanship. This particular one is built using a roasted ash body that is full of unique figuring and character. It really looks awesome and helps maintain the weight of the instrument way down! At only 8 lbs, this is a bass you can play all night long without worrying about back and shoulder fatigue.
With unbeatable feel, superb tone, and flawless playability, the American Pro Jazz Bass always delivers top shelf performance. The new V-mod pickups pump out a slightly higher output for better definition and clarity in the low-mids. You get that classic Jazz bass growl and can easily still dial in vintage tones while maintaining the capacity to get a little more modern than the American Standards of old. The new narrow-tall frets feel great under your fretting hand and allow you to get really expressive with bends, double-stops, and even chords, which always staying comfortable for single-note grooves. The factory setup on this J Bass is phenomenal and we've gone over it to double check. There's no buzzing anywhere, the neck is straight, the action is low and the intonation is right on the money. A classic design with a slightly modern take makes this a solid addition to Fender's line of basses. This version with a roasted ash body will only be available in very limited quantities.
Manufacturer's Description
At Fender, we live and breath electric instruments. We never rest -- pushing craftsmanship to its limits, we design, test and endlessly experiment to create the best instruments on the planet. The Jazz Bass, a refinement of concepts first introduced in the Precision Bass, is the earliest example of this philosophy in action. Evolved for today's musician, the American Professional Jazz Bass combines modern features and materials with Fender's craftsmanship and expertise to produce a truly contemporary bass.
Speedy, powerful, and articulate, the Jazz Bass quickly carved out a niche for itself when it was released in 1960. The slim, ultra-fast neck and slick offset-waist styling made it a favorite of bassists everywhere. Funk, fusion, disco, and, of course, modern rock all owe a lifetime of debt to the fantastically versatile Jazz Bass.
Developed by pickup master Michael Bump, the brand-new V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickups use a carefully selected blend of alnico magnet types for balanced tone with authentic Fender sonic DNA. Designed for comfort and performance, the slim modern "C"-shaped neck profile feels just right nestled in your hand, becoming one with you, while the narrow-tall frets provide a familiar playing feel and perfect intonation. Posiflex graphite support rods run the length of the neck, adding stability to the neck while resisting warping. The redesigned tuning machines use a fluted shaft, creating the optimum break angle over the nut while keeping the string windings tight for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability.
The best of yesterday and today, the American Professional Jazz Bass is the latest form of electric inspiration from Fender. Step up and stake your claim to a legend.
* Available now with this limited edition natural roasted ash body. *
FEATURES
- Two Michael Bump-designed V-Mod single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
- Slim modern “C”-shaped neck profile
- Bone nut, 20 narrow-tall frets
- HiMass™ Vintage bridge for increased sustain
- Fluted-shaft tuning machines
- Posiflex graphite rods for neck reinforcement
- Includes Elite Molded hardshell case
Specifications
- Fender FSR American Professional Jazz Bass
- Roasted Ash Body
- Maple Neck and Fretboard
- Slim Modern "C" Shape Neck - Satin Finish
- Narrow-Tall Frets
- Fender V-Mod Single-Coil Pickups
- Scale Length: 34"
- Nut Width: 1.5"
- Fender New Fluted Ultra Light Tuners
- High Mass Vintage Bridge (String Through or Top Load)
- Four Bolt Neck Plate
- Fender Elite Hardshell Case
- Fender Case Candy
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This FSR American Professional Jazz is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty.
note: The photos above may not be of the exact bass you'll receive. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.
