Description

Elegant and packed with versatile tones, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass is ideal for 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 foursaddle Fender HiMass™ bridge 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 rises to any playing occasion with style and sonic grace. Includes deluxe gig bag.

Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass, Maple Fingerboard Natural
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass, Maple Fingerboard Natural
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass, Maple Fingerboard Natural

Features

Body
  • Body material: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss polyester
Electronics
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Bridge pickup: Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless™ Jazz Bass with Nickel-Plated Pole Pieces
  • Middle pickup: Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless™ Jazz Bass with Nickel Plated Pole Pieces
  • Controls: Master Volume, Pan Control, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut
  • Switching: Pan pot
Hardware
  • Bridge: Fender HiMass™ with chrome-plated zinc saddles
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
  • Tuning machines: Standard open-gear
  • Control knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
  • Neck plate: 4-Bolt asymmetrical
Neck
  • Neck material: Maple
  • Neck finish: Satin polyurethane
  • Neck shape: "C" Shape
  • Scale length: 34" (864 mm)
  • Fingerboard material: Maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
  • Truss rod: Yes
  • Position inlays: Black pearloid dots
  • Case/Gig bag: Deluxe gig bag
warning

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Reviews

4.5

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing2
  2. Rock Concerts2
  3. Small Venues2
  4. Jamming1
  5. Recording1
Cons
  1. Lack of color options1
  2. No cons from me1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced1
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone3
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Solid Electronics2
  4. Fun To Play1
  5. Good Pick Up1
  • Professional punch without the $2000 price tag

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMr T

    fromAugusta GA

    The active electronics, tone, and EQ on this axe has the versatility to play anything from Praise and Worship to Hard Rock. I love this bass.

  • Great Bass!!!!

    4

    submitted8 years ago

    byMel

    fromLaredo Tx

    Great bass , I use to play Warwick but this bass is awesome for any type of Music.

  • Good for the money..

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byjoseph

    fromundisclosed

    Good feel and sound but a lot of pickup noise from single coil pickups

  • The BEST Fender Jazz I have ever owned.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byThe Lone Ryderz Band

    fromKirkwood, NY

    I have grown to count on my wife for getting me great musical instruments and I also count on the staff at The Johnson City, NY Guitar Center to help my wife with her choices and decision making.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byAaron Jbass

    fromCorvallis, Or

    What does a blemished bass mean? Can you send me a pic of the blemish? I love the color and sound of the Deuxe jazz bass and plan to purchase- want it in the sunburst color. Thanks!

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the basses play ability.
  • asked byChristian

    fromridgewood,NY

    How heavy is this bass?

    Open Reply - Beau
    8.56 lbs.