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The Fender Vintera III series takes a more year-specific approach than earlier Vintera releases, narrowing its vintage-inspired lineup into early-, mid- and late-decade models instead of blending an entire era together. The Early ’70s Jazz Bass follows that path with an Early ’70s C neck shape, vintage-style single-coils and era-conscious hardware that brings players closer to the feel and response of a period-correct Fender bass.
In Tiana Ohara’s demo, the bass comes across as comfortable, responsive and easy to settle into right away. As a guitarist who also plays bass, she focuses on the instrument’s feel, the tonal range of its pickup positions and the way it can sit back in a track or step forward with more bite when needed.
Fender Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass: Key Features
- Alder body
- Early ’70s C neck shape
- Round laminate rosewood or one-piece maple fingerboard
- Vintage Style Early ’70s Jazz Bass single-coils
- Vintage Style 4-saddle bridge with slotted-steel saddles
- 20 vintage-tall frets
- Fender Vintage Style open-back tuning machines
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Tiana Ohara on the Feel of the Neck
“Playing bass as mainly a guitar player is really exciting for me, because I have some more freedom with what I can work with, and although there are fewer strings, my mind tends to flow in a different way than when I’m approaching the guitar. I particularly gravitate towards short-scale basses, but picking up this Jazz Bass feels really welcoming, and the Early ’70s C-shaped neck feels so comfortable. It makes me feel like I’m at home.”
For Ohara, the first impression is physical. Even for a player who usually prefers short-scale basses, this neck feels comfortable and familiar right away.
Bridge Pickup Bite and Blended Versatility
“Sometimes the neck pickup can feel a little too warm, so blending in the bridge pickup adds some highs and creates a more balanced tone. The bridge pickup also brings punch, clarity and bite.”
Her demo makes a strong case for the bass’ sonic flexibility. The neck pickup leans warm and smooth, the bridge pickup adds bite and definition, and the blended setting offers a balanced voice that can cover a lot of ground.
Tiana Ohara on Who This Bass Can Work For
“This bass is great for a wide range of players, whether you’re intermediate or advanced. It works in the studio or on the road, and both pickups give you plenty of tonal options. The neck pickup is gorgeous when you want to sit nicely in the mix, while the bridge pickup shines when you want more bite, presence and cut for a solo.”
A Jazz Bass With Range to Spare
Tiana Ohara presents the Fender Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass as an instrument that combines comfort with a broad tonal range. What stands out in her demo is the welcoming feel of the Early ’70s C neck, the warmth and clarity of the neck pickup, and the added punch and cut available from the bridge pickup. It is a Jazz Bass that captures the look, feel and attitude of an early-’70s Fender, while still fitting a wide range of players and styles.
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