Price: $1079.99 (new)
Where Obtained: Guitar Center

This is the American Jazz Bass made in Corona, CA. This is the bare bones Jazz Bass that is more than likely (at one time or another) in everyone's arsenal. I believe mine is a 2006 model because it has a "Fender 60th Anniversary" button(?) on the back of the neck. It has the S1 switching which puts the pickups in series or parallel. It is made of alder and has the 3 tone sunburst finish. Has a maple neck w/ rosewood fingerboard. Pickups are passive. Nothing extraordinary about it, with the exception of the S1 switching.

The Jazz Bass has a smaller neck width at the nut. I was playing a 5 string before this and I'm not used to the smaller neck width yet.

I use a Peavy amp with it at my church. We play southern gospel and bluesy type of music. It is well suited for different playing styles. Rock, R&B, Country, Blues, Punk, you name it. The Jazz Bas covers them all. There are many tonal possibilities thanks in part to the S1 switching. When the S1 switch is down, the pickups are in parallel and emulates the sound of a P-Bass. It works very well live. I have yet to record with it.

It's a Fender. It's built Fender tough. It stays in tune. Inotation is dead on. It sounds and plays great.

Model Year: 2006
Price: $2250.00 AUS (new)
Where Obtained: Musos Corner

US made. Typical features of

Factory set up was good. The b

Even a novice like myself can

A solid base. I've only had it

Model Year: 2006
Where Obtained: Soundslive, Newcastle, UK

My little beauty is a 4 string

I've got a 5 string Jazz copy,

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It's solidly built (as you wou

Model Year: 1978
Price: $0.00
Where Obtained: Trade with another bassist

Recently acquired 1978 Fender

This bass has that classic Jaz

I use my Mesa Walkabout head,

It an old Fender and so far so

Model Year: 1996
Price: $999.00 CAN (new)
Where Obtained: Long & McQuade, Bloor St. West

Where was it made? USA Body and neck materials? Maple neck, Pau Ferro fretboard How many frets and what kind? How many strings? 21, I don't know, 4 str What controls does it have? Passive tone, volume for each of 2 p/u's How many pickups and what's the configuration? 2 single coil, both on = humbucking Does it have active or passive electronics? passive What kind of pickups? J What kind of finish? Tuxedo Black What's the body style? Jazz What's the bridge style? String Through What kind of tuners? Fender clover-leaf

Can you obtain your preferred action on this bass, and what is it? I've had it set low and buzzy. It was cool, it was super fast. But it sucked a-- in the studio. No sustain, and that fretbuzz is horrible. I've had it set high. OMFG the tone and sustain were HOLY. But I couldn't burn on the f---er. Its set between these two extreme's and have the best of both worlds. How does the neck affect your playing? See above. As for tone, I have an Ebonyboard bass that rocks. This one is mellower. I would love to have a '75 RI Mapleboard. How well does it play compared to any other basses? It is not a superfast burner. It is a quality, dependable workhorse. Does it contain any flaws? It is what it is. I could say that other basses have this or that advantage, and I wished mine could also have them. But then it wouldn't be a Jazz. I love the slender Gibson neck on the EB's and T-birds. If I want that, I'll buy one.

What amps and effects do you use it with? Ampeg SVT-2 Pro, all tube powerhouse. Not as good as the 70's greats, but a damn fine and damn LOUD monster. A huge part of my tone profile. Effects?, buy a great amp. All kidding aside, I like a BBE Sonic Maximizer, and a great compresor. What musical style(s) do you play and well does this bass fit? I play finger-style exclusivley. This bass fits because it is so responsive. Play it real hard, and it screams tone. Play it light, and it is soooo warm and buttery. Some basses (Ric 4001 for example) sound worse if you hit them. I beat the s--- out of this f---er and it just loves it. I can't say that for most other. Is it well-suited for any other styles? 'Modern' crappy thin treble clack crap. If it sounds good, this bass can do it. Is the sound full, warm, dark, etc? Yes. See above How does the sound compare with other basses you've played? Kills most, destroys lesser jap-crap wannabe's. Ibenez, I'm looking at you and laughing. Are there any mods you're considering? May upgrade p/u's, but I'd have to find something outrageous to make me do it. Some sheilding would help alot. Is it noisy at all, or in particular situations? Well, in single coil mode it has a pronounced 60 cycle hum. See above. In humbucking mode it is silent. Does it seem noticeably better for the stage or studio? It is amazing in the studio, I rarely use anything else. Live, well, it sounds good in the studio, how bad can it sound live. Soundmen and producers love it. I love it.

Is it reliable enough for steady live playing? I played 60 3 set shows with it one year. No problems. How often does it need to be adjusted? Never. Rock steady. It has Carbon fibre dowels in the neck. I've taken it on a plane from 80% humidity to 10% humidity with NO change in the neck. How are the strap-locks, controls and hardware holding up? I took the white pickguard off, cause it looks way cool. Because I rest my thumb on the bridge p/u, I've messed up the wiring connection. It cuts out occasionally. I just need it re-soldered to fix. Its my fault so its hardly a defect. How does it fare during climate changes? No effect. See above.

Model Year: 2005
Price: $800.00 (new)

Made in the USA. The body is completely black (polyurethane finish), as well as pickguard, alder body (bear in mind that some of the see-thru finishes will be ash, not alder), and to my knowledge, 2-piece. Very well figured maple neck, graphite re-enforced, maple fingerboard (we're talking maple here), rolled fingerboard edge, 20 Frets, 34" scale. Strings thru body.

Electonics:- Standard USA Jazz passive Pickups with volume (S-1 switch)/volume/tone configuration. S-1 Switching provides series config instead of parallel, supposedly giving the sound of a more Precision style pickup.

Came with a set of Fender Superbass Strings, 45. 65. 85. 110.'s with a tapered E String.

The action came pretty high, but not too high. I ended up adjusting it to medium low, I can get a lot of attack without losing out on the snap or punch. The neck is actually very highly figured, in such a way that I haven't seen before. It's one of the main contributing factors that made me buy the bass.

Compared to my other pre owned Basses, it blows all of them out the water. Taste is a subjective thing, and I do reccomend you try out any Bass before you buy it, but this Bass is definately for me. It came flawless from the Californian Fender factory.

It's a Jazz Bass, which means versatility beyond measure. Honestly, this Bass will go with any style from Swedish Death Metal right through to Country etc. Funk, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Country...you name it. I favour the bridge pickup for punch, but I will dial in the neck for slap and warmer lines.

But the beauty of the new US Fenders is the S-1. You may have heard of it, but might not be aware of what it does...engaging the S-1 Switch means that the pickup wiring is changed from series to parallel, meaning that the Bass starts to sound more along the lines of a P-Bass. This effectively means you've got two Basses rolled up into one. Although I do usually use it to really bunk up the lows and rarely for anything else, it's a useful thing to have all the same.

Durability is one of the USA Fender factories middle names!

Model Year: 2005
Price: $999.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Bass Central.com

The review is for the 2005 Fender American Jazz Bass, which I not long ago recieved from overseas. Opening the big box UPS delivered right on schedule I found myself staring at one great looking hardcase. In it was one even better looking American Jazz.

The bass is really a stock standard Fender thump machine. It ahs Single coil noiseless pickups, chrome hardware, string through body, a beautiful feeling maple neck- I went the Maple fretboard and Sunburnt finish too, so this cost abit more than Bass Central's sale price.

Playable!!! Isn't a word for it- My Hands have been plauged with troubles since injuring my fretting hand in an MTB crash. Picking up the Fender American Jazz for the first time in a local store was bliss, no pain and just so easy to play.

I Tryed both MIM and MIA Fender Jazzes, in my opinion the MIA is the better bass. It just felt better to me, and their quality control is much better than that of their Mexican made counter parts.

The sound is well awesome. The New S1 switch makes a difference, making the tone sound a little fatter by switching the pickups from Series to Paralel and "vice-versa". I have experianced no buzz at all, unlike my spector whuch had buzz from day one.

The sound is great, a real thump to it. I quiet love it and it's like the end of a search from me in terms of basses. I think I will purchase an American Precision also and switch the neck to a Jazz neck- I just love the Fender sound.

Looks extremely well made- and should last a life time judging by half the 60's Fender basses floating around on ebay and such. I will still be playing this in 40 years ;-)

One gripe! This has been mentioned before in magazine reviews and such of other Fender basses. The Low E string ahs a tendancey to not hold it's pitch to well while playing an open note. Fretted it seems ok though- As said in the magazine it's just a change of strings that will do the trick...

Model Year: 1994
Price: $400.00 (new)
Where Obtained: GC

This is your basic American Fender Jazz, passive electronics, rosewood fingerboard. I rock this baby stock and it hasn't ever let me down!

I've played and compared many many basses to this and I find the feel very hard to match. It's got that nice fast and slim jazz neck and the layout lends very nicely to all styles.

I've played this through a variety of setups, but mainly through my GK800rb and Ampeg 410 cab. I can get a good tonal variety considering it's passive nature - going from a deep woody thump to a bright slap tone. Of course, the amp helps a lot in all things tone. So far (10 years!) the pots have remained quiet and I'm still pleased with the sound quality.

This bass has been through hell and back. I'm a major slacker player and have never had this professionally tuned up, yet it has no probs stying in tune and i've never had a problem with the neck. I lost the bridge pickup knob and have been too lazy to replace it. This bass has been dropped countless times, has knocked over countless mic and cymbal stands, has traveled from the desert to the snow and then jammed outside in the fog without any problems. This is one tough cookie.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $999.00
Where Obtained: Guitar Center

Natural Finsish, passive pick-ups

Model Year: 2002
Price: $400.00 (new)
Where Obtained: e.u.wurtlitzer. Boston Massachusetts

Made in mexico. Maple neck.24 frets,4 strings,2 volume controls 1 tone control,passive electronics, 2 fender jazz pickups, black body w/white finish, jazz body,standard fender bridge, standard fender bass tuners

Very good playability, good action, and intonation. the only flaw is a slight buzz at some frets which can probably be adjusted out with a good set up.

This bass has a good all around sound for most styles of music and playing styles. warm full sound. this is probably amoung one of the best all around basses i have ever played.

This bass is still in the break in period so i cannot fairly speak of its durability.

Model Year: 2001
Price: $1000.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Sound Investments

Made is usa it has the standard pickups that came with it not sure what they are called 20 frets 2 volume for the pickups then one tone h/h pickups hotrod red jazz body style string thru body bridge non locking tuners and they are fender

It has no flaws that i have found yet.......i've nearly had it one year

Sounds awesome....there is alot you can do with it just by messing with the tone it has a very wide range

Before long i am going to have to get new screws put in that hold the strap locks in it is getting pretty loose but that can be expected when you jump around like a freakin idiot when you are playing

Model Year: 2001
Price: $850.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Mars Music St. Louis, MO

Made in USA Sunburst finish. I think the body is Alder and the neck is graphite enforced rod in it. It has a bridge thru the body style.

Action set to high from factory. The guitar guy at Mars said he can lower it, though. Plays very smooth. Some dead areas with the "g" string.

I am currently using an Ampeg amp Play mostly Rock and Funk music. This bass is great for these styles of music. With the Ampeg amp I'm using the bass has a punchy growl to it. I had a Rickenbacher 4001 and I like the Fender better.

So, for the bass has been very durable. The hardware and such has held up fine so far.

Price: $700.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Ossining NY Music Store

US made 4 string Jazz in aquamarine metallic with maple neck and maple fretboard. Volume, tone, treble controls. Passive electronics string through body. Neck and bridge pickups.

Ultimately playable, the neck feels solid. Brand new, so now flaws and - very important - it's LIGHT! Can easily play this for three hour jams with out a need to break. My 20 year old P-Bass is conversely very heavy. I also wanted the maple fretboard for a change (all my other basses are rosewood in color) and was thrilled that it seems to add brightness and life to slappping and popping technique. I can't put it down.

I'm using a Hartke rig, but wrestling with it to get the sound I want. The new addition is the Tech21 Bass Driver DI but at this writing haven't used it to drive a P.A. but will in a few weeks to finally win the "guitar amp war". The sound quality is well document - it can accomodate when I want to slap, or play the beefy fat tones or everything in-between. I won't give it a 5, because it seems I had to add the Sansamp to beef up the passive electronics.

I based my purchase on Fender reputation. I was looking for an affordable bass to take out gigging that, if scratched or toppled wouldn't make me cry like if my crown jewel Warwick Thumb 5 was assaulted - the Warwick now stays at home. Of course with affordability you have to have the implicit quality, reputation and history you get with a Fender Jazz bass.

Model Year: 1990
Where Obtained: The Big Picture

Made in the USA, Alder Body, Maple Fretboard, Maple Neck. 22 Fret, 4 string. Came in Arctic White, I had Leo Quan Badass II Bridge installed on it too.

Action is very nice, Very fast playing.

Sounds very good, Can go bright trebley, Or groove down low. Single Coil pickups are a drag though.

Really nice, strong as a horse.

Price: $225.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Morgan Music

SWEET A-- BASS FOR THE FUNK SOUND

THIS BASS SOUNDS SO COOL ON A PEAVY TNT BASS AMP AND IS SO EASY TO PLAY

IT HAS GOOD QUALITY SOUND IF YOUR INTO THE WHOLE FUNK VIBE

GOOD DURABILITY BUT THE BRIDGE IS F---ED UP ON MINE

Model Year: 2000
Price: $316.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Musician's Friend

American Standard Fender Jazz Bass, bought recently, Midinght blue, 24 frets, rosewood neck. 2 volume 1 tone. 2 pickups. Natural finish. All i can tell you is that it plays real well, and its reeeeal perty! Most bass players that have been playing for a while have probably tried a jazz, they are one of my favorite basses, one of the best quality. So any begginers, if your willing to spend the cash, get a jazz, or even if its not american.

The Jazz bass is a really comfortable instrument. Its a littl eakwardly shaped but it dosent affect palying at all. Its a good wieght. The neck is great, and if you get some flat wound strings, its even better!

The Jazz goes well with any amp, any accesory. It is fit for any style of playing, I think its great for funk. its one of the best sounding basses i've ever played. The jazz is convienient for any use, gigs, home, school, anything.

This bass will last forever, take good care of it! Watch out the neck stays straight, the hardware is great, durable. If you dont get an American, watch out for the neck cracking a little, but it shouldn't.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $300.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Music Store

Made in US Body Mahogany Neck Ebony Frets 24 Strings 4 Finish Black Natural Body Style Jazz Tuners Non-Locking

Easiest jazz walking capabilty Thin neck easy to reach aything It's the better than any of my other basses Only flaw is that it's heavy

Peavy 4-channel amp works Best played jazz for me but anything works Funk is second best Happy sound or warm sound is a slight bit better than the rest Has a better studio sound but stage is still better than the rest

Perfect for hours and hours Truss hardly needs to be adjusted No hardware broken yet Like any bass needs to be tunned during climate change