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Description
With its dual single-coil pickups and smooth playing feel, the Player Jazz Bass Fretless is an inspiring instrument with classic, elevated style and authentic Fender bass tone. Its powerful, rumbling sound is punchy and tight; a growling voice that’s matched with fast, smooth playing feel for a shot of creative inspiration. Ready for action in the studio, or on the stage, the Player Jazz Bass Fretless can take anything you can think of—and everything you haven’t yet.

Respecting heritage while maintaining innovative spirit, the two growling Player Series single-coil pickups are packed with legendary Fender bass tone, turned up to 11 for modern ears. Volume controls for each and a master tone control are close to hand to shape the pickups’ powerful voice, so you can easily craft your sound.

The "Modern C"-shaped maple neck's hosts a 9.5"-radius fingerboard that's ideal for almost any playing style, while the 4-saddle bridge is engineered for accurate intonation and easy action adjustment so you can personalize the feel to your playing style and taste.

Other features include a 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, vintage-style disc string trees, open-gear tuning machines and a four-bolt "F"-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real deal—as Fender as it gets.
Fender Player Fretless Jazz Bass Pau Ferro Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Player Fretless Jazz Bass Pau Ferro Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Fender Player Fretless Jazz Bass Pau Ferro Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Features
  • Alder body with gloss finish
  • Two Player Series single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
  • Two volume controls, master tone control
  • "Modern C"-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard
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Specs
Neck
  • Shape: Modern C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Middle: Single-coil Alnico V
  • Bridge: Single-coil Alnico V
  • Brand: Fender
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Fretboard
  • Material: Pau Ferro 
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: None
  • Number of frets: Fretless
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Top wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-saddle adjustable
  • Tuning machines: Open-geared
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 4
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Mexico
Reviews

4.67

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

smooth operator! smooth fretless bass!
Slippery
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Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Recording2
  4. Rock Concerts1
  5. Small Venues1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Feel4
  3. Good Tone4
  4. Good Pick Up3
  5. Looks Amazing1

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • smooth operator! smooth fretless bass!

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byjeff

    fromHouston, TX

    Beautiful bass, plays great, good entry level fretless. feels silky smooth, love the neck and the flat wounds. this is my first fretless bass, love having the fret lines to keep me on track. required very minor setup. gave 4 stars due to first bass arriving damaged, very poor-quality control from factory.

  • The playability of wonderful!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byKen D

    fromTucson, AZ

    I have always been into experimentation when it comes to the sounds that can be produced by musical instruments as far back as grade school and my trumpet. The fretless bass is going to expand that in my future playing.

  • Slippery

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byCatfish

    fromMissouri

    Great frettless tone easier to play in tune with fret lines

  • YES

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byCHRIS

    fromUndisclosed

    NICE SMOOTH DEEP ALL IN ONE PAL....

  • Awesome fretless! Beautiful craftsmanship!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    Staff Reviewer

    submitted7 years ago

    byMadison

    fromUndisclosed

    This is my first jazz bass and my first fretless and I absolutely love it! It was flawless right out of the box; perfectly straight neck, super low action, flatwound strings already installed and a mesmerizing finish. The sunburst on this one is much darker and deeper than the yellowish-orange of my Squier PJ. Playing a fretless is pretty different from a fretted bass but after a few hours of practice it feels very natural and the slides and tones you can get are phenomenal. Fender's new Player series is definitely a winner!

  • 5 Stars for the Money

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJMarkC

    fromDallas, Tx

    Originally purchased less expensive Fretless Squier bass and was not very happy with quality vs cost. However, this bass has been a pleasant surprise. The sound quality is fantastic for this price range. Neck feels great making the playability similar to that of a higher end bass. Have been very happy in both jam and recording sessions. Highly recommend if you want to get into playing a Fretless without breaking the bank.

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Q&A

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBass Dad

    fromSherman Oaks, CA

    What is the tuner machine on this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The tuning heads are by Fender

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byRafael

    fromNew Jersey

    What strings come on it?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This bass comes with D'addario Jazz bass strings.