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Fender American Original '70s Jazz Bass

Introducing the American Original Series | Fenderplay button

Introducing the American Original Series | Fender

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The Fender Jazz Bass seemed perfectly matched to the players of the 1970s — fast, flashy and cutting. From concert stages to recording studios, the J-Bass was at the forefront of bass exploration. Fender's American Original '70s Jazz Bass brings back that sound and vibe, and a modern fingerboard radius for easier playing. With  vintage tall frets for snappy slapping, period-correct pickups and vintage-style hardware, you'll find your funky groove with this beautiful bass.
Fender American Original '70s Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Black
Fender American Original '70s Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Black
Fender American Original '70s Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Black

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  • Solid ash body with gloss urethane finish
  • Slim, fast 34" scale maple on maple neck with vintage tall frets
  • Period-correct alnico V single coil pickups
  • Vintage-style open-gear tuners and four-saddle bridge
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Neck
  • Shape: '70s U
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Finish: Urethane
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
Neck:
  • Middle: Single-coil Alnico V
  • Bridge: Single-coil Alnico V
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Pearloid block
  • Nut material: Bone
  • Nut width: 1.475" (37.46 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Ash
  • Body finish: Gloss urethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Vintage-style
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: USA