Description

Elegant and packed with versatile tones, the Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V is ideal for 5-string bassists who need a flexible tone machine that looks great on stage. Fender’s classic offset bass style is blended with powerful tone and smooth playing feel to create an instrument that punches well above its weight without breaking a working bassist’s wallet. On stage or in the studio, the rich, timeless Jazz Bass tone will easily find a home in any style of music.

Powered by a pair of growling Vintage Noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickups, this instrument’s bright, full sound easily cuts through a mix, ensuring the bass is heard clearly while retaining punch and low end authority. Active/passive switching makes it easy to access both vintage-styled and modern voices, further extending this instrument’s sonic flexibility. The robust control scheme includes a three-band active EQ with treble, mid and bass controls—each with boost and cut to accurately shape your tone—along with a pan pot for precision blending of the pickups’ potent sound.

The five-saddle Fender HiMass bridge with chrome-plated zing saddles improves every note’s sustain and resonance, while enhancing the attack for lively tone that lets your sonic personality shine through. The “C”-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles and hosts a 1.5” synthetic bone nut and fast-playing 12”-radius fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets for a familiar playing feel.

The alder body bears a durable gloss polyester finish that looks great under the spotlight while being tough enough to shrug off the abuse of gigging and traveling. Classic Jazz Bass appointments include vintage-style black plastic Jazz Bass control knobs, nickel/chrome hardware, black pickup covers, pearloid dot inlays and a 3-ply B/W/B pickguard. Combining authentic design, modern performance and classic Fender tone, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V rises to any playing occasion with style and sonic grace. Includes deluxe gig bag.
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V Pau Ferro Fingerboard Surf Pearl
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V Pau Ferro Fingerboard Surf Pearl
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V Pau Ferro Fingerboard Surf Pearl
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Specs

Neck
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  • Shape: Info not available
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin polyurethane
Pickups
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  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Middle: Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass with Nickel Plated Pole Pieces
  • Bridge: Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass with Nickel Plated Pole Pieces
  • Brand: Fender
  • Active preamp: Yes
Fretboard
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  • Material: Pau ferro
  • Radius: Info not available
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
  • Neck width at 12 fret: Info not available
Body
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  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: AlderBody finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
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  • Control layout: Master Volume, Pan Control, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut
  • Pickup switch: Yes
  • Special switching: Yes
Hardware
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  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: HiMass
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Chrome
Other
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  • Number of strings: 5
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: Mexico

Reviews

4.75

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Small Venues2
  4. Recording1
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  1. Novice2
  2. Experienced1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone3
  2. Fun To Play2
  3. Good Feel2
  4. Good Pick Up2
  5. Solid Electronics2
  • I would purchase this bass again. Some minor issues with it.

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byDick R

    fromNew Britain, CT.

    Generally in decent shape when I got it.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byTT

    fromBridgeport CT

    Church

  • Love my new Fender

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBamBam

    fromNew York, NY

    Love the sound on this!

  • I am very happy with my purchase!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBamBam

    fromNew York, NY

    I play bass in a band and rehearse 3x weekly.

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  • asked byBill

    fromMaryland

    Does this Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V Olympic White 5-string (item 1500000068103) come with a Fender hard case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This comes with a gig bag