Fender Gold Foil Jazz Bass 4-String Bass Guitar, Ebony FB, 2-Color Sunburst

The Gold Foil Collection is inspired by the garage rock bands of the 60s and the iconic guitars they played. It blends timeless Fender® designs with the flashy style of a past era. The Gold Foil Jazz Bass® comes with an alder body, a mid-'60s C'-shaped maple neck with a bound ebony fingerboard, and a Gold Foil single - coil pickup. This setup delivers a full, punchy tone that matches its great looks. Other features include a painted headstock, ‘lollipop’ tuning machines, and 20 Medium Jumbo frets. The Fender Gold Foil Collection combines the charm of mid - century mail - order guitars with the style and playability of an authentic Fender. Specifications: Body Shape: Jazz Bass®; Body Material: Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer; Neck Profile: 'U' Shape; Fretboard Material: Ebony; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 34' (86.36 cm); No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo; Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Block; Pickups: Vintage - Style Single - Coil Jazz Bass®; Bridge: 4 - Saddle Vintage - Style; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Parchment; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045 -.105 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage - Style; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Gig Bag.

Using your Fender Gold Foil Jazz Bass is easy. First, take it out of the gig bag carefully. Plug it into an amplifier using a suitable cable. You can start strumming right away to enjoy its full, punchy tone. When it comes to tuning, use the vintage - style tuning machines. Just turn them slowly until you get the right pitch. For a better sound, adjust the settings on your amplifier according to your preference. When not in use, put the bass back in the gig bag to protect it from dust and scratches. Keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Every few months, clean the strings with a soft cloth to remove dirt and oil. You can also use a fretboard cleaner on the ebony fingerboard to keep it in good condition. And remember, if you're going to change the strings, use the same gauge (Nickel Plated Steel.045 -.105) to maintain the bass's original sound.