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Description
Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass Main Features
Resonant, gloss-finished alder body with classic offset J-Bass contours and spectacular finishes
20 medium-jumbo fret, 34"-scale Modern C profile maple neck with rounded-edge 12"-radius pau ferro fingerboard. 1.5" nut width for easy fretting, and hours of comfort
4th-generation noiseless pickups with deferrable 3-band active EQ
Fender HiMass bridge for increased sustain and locking tuners for smooth action, stability and more sustain
Offset Curves That Catch the Eye
The smooth contours of the offset body of a Fender Jazz Bass is instantly identifiable, as are the classic Fender finishes, from sunburst to custom colors. The Player Plus Jazz Bass is no exception. Made of resonant alder, these J-Bass models carry that signature tone, and in your choice of several classic finishes, plus the new Belair Blue linear burst finish, they're a standout at any show, large or small.
Upgrades Where They Count the Most
The biggest upgrades for the Player Plus Jazz Bass lie in the neck. A neck may be the single most important part of any bass, since it serves are the direct interface to the instrument for any player. The traditional 34" scale is the same, but the new 12" fingerboard radius makes for quicker, easier playing and rolled edges add to long term playing comfort. Medium-jumbo frets add to both precise intonation and easier fretting.
Thoroughly Modern Electronics
After the neck, the pickups are the center of any electric instrument's tone, and the Player Plus Jazz Bass is endowed with the latest generation of Fender's Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups. With the ability to go from smooth and crystal-clear to growling and aggressive while eschewing any background hum, these pickups carry the signature Jazz Bass tones to new worlds of tonal satisfaction. Adding to the bass' versatility is Fender's 3-band active EQ. With cut and boost for highs, mids and lows, it's easy to dial in any precise tone, and, for occasions when passive is preferable, flip the mini toggle switch and bypass the EQ altogether.
Solid Foundations
Sustain, precise intonation, resonance and tuning stability are some of the most important attributes of any bass. The Player Plus Jazz Bass has all these, thanks to Fender's HiMass bridge and traditional open-gear tuners. The mass of the bridge and saddles couples easily with the body while adding a solid foundation for increased sustain. Intonation adjusts smoothly and precisely with the chrome-plated zinc saddles. Fender's bass tuners have been a touchstone for stability and remain one of the simplest and best tuning machine designs.
A Bass That's Far from Basic
Who is the Player Plus Jazz Bass for? We think it's for any player who's been looking to up their game with a bass that features solidly pro features and great looks while delivering tremendous value. The migration of key features from some of Fender's top-tier instruments to the Player Plus Series makes them suitable for serious enthusiasts, touring pros and anybody who just wants a great-sounding, great-playing bass.



Features
- Alder body
- Maple neck with C profile, pau ferro fretboard
- Dual Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass single coils, active/passive 3-band EQ
- HiMass bridge, open-gear tuners
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Specs
- Shape: C
- Wood: Maple
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 34”
- Truss rod: Standard
- Finish: Satin
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Neck: Proprietary Single coil
- Bridge: Proprietary Single coil
- Control layout: Master volume
- Special electronics: 3-band EQ
- Material: Pau ferro
- Radius: 12"
- Fret size: Medium-jumbo
- Number of frets: 20
- Inlays: Dot
- Nut material/width: Synthetic Bone/1.5"
- Body Type: Solidbody double-cutaway
- Body wood: Alder
- Body finish: Gloss
- Bridge/Tailpiece: HiMass
- Tuning machines: Open-gear
- Color: Hybrid
- Number of strings: 4 String
- Case: Gig Bag
- Country of origin: Mexico
- Orientation: Right-Handed
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Reviewed by 4 customers
Disappointed
submitted18 days ago
byRachel
fromSouth Carolina
Ordered one of these to replace a Squier I own. Out of the box, the volume was malfunctioning on passive. It would work sometimes only at 90-100% volume, but had lots of static. I bought my Squier as an open box and it was still better than this. Very disappointed.
I trusted Fender and Guitar Center and ended up disappointed
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submitteda month ago
byDaniel
fromArlington, TX
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
My first plan was to get a Player series and make some upgrades, but I discovered this Player Plus that already has all the upgrades I wanted for a better price. I also expected a better craftmanship because of the "Plus" series, better wood selection, fretwork etc, just as it used to be on the previous MiM Deluxe series, but I got the exact opposite. None of the local stores in my area had it on stock, so I decided to buy it online. Out of the box the factory setup was very poor, with very high string action. Soon after I noticed the poor fretwork, very strange looking finish at the side of the neck as well with the fret slots not fully filled. The fretboard edges was over rolled at the first frets, as if it had been made by someone in training. The wood choice for this Sunbusrt model was not the best, you can clearly notice the wood joints on the bottom portion of the body, I know this is commom, but I expected more for a "Plus" tag. And the icing on the cake, I took the bass to my guitar tech and he noticed a twisted neck, he also got perplexed by what he saw. Actually my old Squier Vintage Modified is so better made than this. I don't live in the US, so a think I will have to figure it out myself with my guitar tech, with no warranty coverage. What a disapointing experience.
I like this bass a lot.
submitteda year ago
byJeff
fromPortland, OR
Great looking bass, the neck is the best feature though, it plays so smoothly, no rough edges, quiet pickups are a nice feature too. Wanted to get an active eq because I plan to put some flat wound strings on and I'll be able to boost the treble some. My only complaint is the fret markers on the side of the neck are really hard to see, too close in color to the maple neck and pau ferro fingerboard but it's a pretty minor issue. I'm a retired bar band guy and only play for my own enjoyment, usually through Vox bass headphones and the sound is very good through an amp too. At 10.1lbs it's heavier than my Aerodyne and Steinberger but manageable since I use a stool most of the time. Good quality bass.
This is one my favorites
submitted2 years ago
byCain
fromSacramento
This bass is soo good, i had it for a temporary of time but i fell in love with it. The bass sounds perfect and it feels amazing when you play it, it sounds clear as day and its worth the price.
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