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The Player Series Basses | Player Series | Fender

The Player Series | Fender

The Player Series | Fender

Description

The legendary Fender Player Jazz Bass is a workhorse bass guitar offering iconic tone and feel. It's equipped with a pair of punchy single-coil pickups for the brand's characteristic sound, combined with a fast-playing maple neck and vintage-style hardware for a classic playing experience.

Fender Player Jazz Bass Pickups

Dual Single-Coil Pickups Provide Legendary Tone

The Fender Player Jazz Bass is loaded with a pair of single-coil pickups for the warm, rumbling tone that Fender basses are known for. The bridge pickup has a sharp, biting tone that cuts through the mix, while the neck pickup produces a round, full sound. Using the volume controls for each pickup, you can blend the pickups together for a range of tones, from aggressive to mellow.

Fender Player Jazz Bass Maple Neck

Fast-Playing Maple Neck

The Fender Player Jazz Bass features a maple neck with a comfortable Modern C-shaped profile. Maple provides a tight, punchy tone and solid sustain. The 9.5" radius maple fingerboard has 20 medium-jumbo frets, ideal for almost any playing style. The 4-saddle bridge allows for accurate intonation and action adjustment so you can customize the feel.

Fender Player Jazz Bass Body

Vintage-Style Hardware and Electronics

To complete the classic Fender vibe, the Player Jazz Bass includes vintage-style hardware like open-gear tuners, a 3-ply pickguard and an “F”-stamped neck plate. The volume and tone controls use high-quality potentiometers and capacitors for transparent tone shaping.

Whether you're looking for your first serious bass or a reliable workhorse, the Fender Player Jazz Bass delivers iconic tone and feel at an accessible value. Plug in, dial up your favorite tone and let the creative inspiration flow.

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: C Modern
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck:
  • Middle: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass 
  • Bridge: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass 
  • Brand: Fender
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 9.5 in.
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.5 in. (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
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • 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

4.15

13 Reviews

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Beautiful Buttercream Bass.

Most Liked Positive Review

5

The Tone of this Bass is just Amazing.

The Guitar is very beautifull made, the finish of the Bass is just Amazing. The tone is really Good and Pick ups and electronics are just awesome. It's very comfortable to play and no regrets for my choice made.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Neck was bowed and needed adjustment.

It used to be an instrument was set up and ready to go right off the shelf (wall). The salesperson seemed completely unconcerned that he was selling an instrument that needed adjustment before it could be properly played. Fortunately, I know how to adjust truss rods and raise/lower bridge saddles. Only due to immediate availability did I purchase this instrument. Very disappointed in the lack of care/professionalism of Guitar Center. I will express this to other musicians that i know. Other online sellers have much more integrity (ie. Sweetwater) and I will promote and buy strictly from them in the future. Good bye Guitar Center!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing10
  2. Jamming7
  3. Recording4
  4. Small Venues4
  5. Rock Concerts3
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz2
  2. Craftsmanship1
  3. Poor Pick Up1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Feel11
  2. Fun To Play10
  3. Good Tone10
  4. Good Pick Up9
  5. Solid Electronics8

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • What a great bass!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byScott

    fromLodi, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My first fender and I'm so happy with this instrument! Packaging was meticulous and the bass arrived in perfect shape as it should have. It plays and sounds so well and the finish is really nice. Loving that buttercream! This is my fourth bass from guitar center and I've been satisfied every time.

  • A must have

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromSanta Monica

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Regular, non studio use I enjoy playing this bass, powerful sound even if the pick up may need to be changed in the future.

  • Quality instrument

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJohn

    fromMiamisburg, OH

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very nice overall. Beautiful finish and very playable. Frets are clean and even. There was some minor fret bulging on both sides of the fingerboard but that's climate related and the store technician cleaned it up for me at no charge. I wpuld buy it again.

  • Item arrived damaged

    1

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bySaid

    fromFlorida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought the bass new and received a store display that was damaged which was a shame because the bass was light and the wood looked nice. I was surprised by the neck, the back has a satin finish which makes it feel better and faster. The bass needed to be setup because the intonation was bad.

  • I would Not Buy This Bass- Quality Is Very bad

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byMalcolm

    fromPhoenix AZ

    Fender Need to Put Quality Back into the company. For the price of this bass, it is not worth the money. Fender name should stand for something but the quality of this guitar is bad. I have cheap bass guitar that offer better quality control that this bass at a 1/3 of the cost.

  • Neck was bowed and needed adjustment.

    1

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byEx. James

    fromSouthfield, MI

    It used to be an instrument was set up and ready to go right off the shelf (wall). The salesperson seemed completely unconcerned that he was selling an instrument that needed adjustment before it could be properly played. Fortunately, I know how to adjust truss rods and raise/lower bridge saddles. Only due to immediate availability did I purchase this instrument. Very disappointed in the lack of care/professionalism of Guitar Center. I will express this to other musicians that i know. Other online sellers have much more integrity (ie. Sweetwater) and I will promote and buy strictly from them in the future. Good bye Guitar Center!

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Q&A

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBnote

    fromLos Angeles

    Is it active or passive?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Passive

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLaura

    fromFlorida

    What is the weight of this bass?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    11.02 lbs

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTony

    fromMiami,FL

    Is t3his product made in usa?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Made from Mexico

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byGary

    fromLos angeles ca

    What size strings come in the bass????

    Open Reply - Thomas
    .45

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byEd

    fromthompson, Ct.

    What is the "blemish" on this? And were the alnico 5 single coil pick ups ever used on the American made basses?

    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 guitars play ability.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byGregory

    fromEl Paso, Texas

    What year is this and is there a 2019?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is an ongoing model, so the date could only be figured out by viewing the serial number.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMow

    fromundisclosed

    Does it comes with a gig bag?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not come with a case