The solid body electric bass guitar was first invented by Leo Fender when he introduced the Precision Bass in 1951. After the P - bass's success, Fender launched the Jazz bass in 1960. The Jazz Bass is well - known for its slightly narrower neck, offset - waist body, and two single - coil pickups. It has withstood the test of time and become one of the most played and recorded instruments in music history, chosen by world - famous bassists like Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Victor Bailey, Sting, Flea, and Rush frontman Geddy Lee. The American Professional Jazz Bass is the latest version of this revolutionary instrument. It's designed from scratch to be the perfect bass for both stage and studio. It has many player - friendly features. The familiar Modern - C neck contour holds your hand comfortably. A pair of Tim Shaw designed V - Mod single - coil J - style pickups deliver a powerful and classic low end, giving you a wide range of legendary bass tones. Other effective enhancements include the HiMass vintage - style bridge. Its rigid construction transfers more string energy to the body, providing better sustain and articulation. The fluted tuner design ensures optimal break angle and tension on the string posts. Specifications: Body Shape: Double cutaway Offset Waist Jazz; Body Material: Ash; Body Colour: Candy Apple Red; Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane; Fretboard Material: Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5'; Scale Length: 34'; No. of Frets: 20; Inlays: White Dots; Pickups: 2 x V - Mod Jazz Single - coil; Bridge: 4 - saddle HiMass Vintage; Strings: Fender USA (.045 -.105); Tuners: Fender light - weight vintage - style keys with tapered shafts; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome.
Using your Fender American Professional Jazz Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure your bass is properly tuned. You can use the Fender light - weight vintage - style keys with tapered shafts to adjust the string tension. When you start playing, hold the neck in a comfortable position with the Modern - C neck contour cradling your hand. You can experiment with the two V - Mod Jazz Single - coil pickups to get different tones. To get the best sound, use the blend of power and old - school low end they offer. For maintenance, keep your bass clean. Wipe it down after each use with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity as this can damage the body and the fretboard. If you notice any issues with the strings, like fraying or loss of tone, replace them with Fender USA (.045 -.105) strings. Also, check the HiMass vintage - style bridge and the tuners regularly to ensure they are in good working condition.
