Fender American Professional Jazz Bass MN Natural 4-string Bassguitar

American Professional Jazz Bass MN Natural — Modern Craftsmanship for the Working Bassist

The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass MN Natural draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player. A ash body in Natural polyurethane with a 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard pairs with a Slim "C" maple neck and a maple fingerboard, giving the familiar Jazz Bass feel with modern refinements. It is the right choice for working bassists who want the unmistakable Jazz Bass voice with contemporary comfort.

What Sets This Jazz Bass Apart

Two new V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and clarity the Jazz Bass is known for, and ClassicGear Precision potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper. The Slim "C" neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register.

Ash Body and Finish — The Foundation of the Jazz Bass Tone

The ash body gives this Jazz Bass a tight low end, pronounced midrange and clear top-end snap, and the polyurethane finish protects it for daily gigging.

• Body Material: Ash — tight low end, pronounced midrange and clear top-end snap
• Body Finish: Polyurethane — durable protection for daily gigging
• Pickguard: 4-ply tortoiseshell — classic look against the Natural finish

Slim "C" Neck and Maple Fingerboard — Built for Speed and Comfort

The Slim "C" maple neck suits both fingerstyle players and modern slap techniques. The maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, a 241 mm (9.5") radius and 20 narrow-tall frets gives a bright, snappy attack and crisp note definition, and the 864 mm (34") scale keeps the deep, fundamental-rich Jazz Bass voice.

• Neck Material: Maple — bright, snappy attack
• Neck Profile: Slim "C" with rolled fingerboard edges
• Fingerboard: Maple, 241 mm (9.5") radius, 20 narrow-tall frets
• Scale Length: 864 mm (34") — long-scale tension and punch
• Nut: Bone, 38.1 mm (1.5") — comfortable for pick and fingerstyle players

V-Mod III Pickups and HiMass Pro Bridge — Pro-Grade Electronics and Hardware

Two V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups feed a simple layout: Volume 1 for the middle pickup, Volume 2 for the bridge pickup and a Master Tone. The 4-saddle HiMass Pro bridge supports string-through-body or top-load stringing for increased sustain, and lightweight vintage-style keys with tapered shafts keep tuning stable.

• Pickups: SS — two V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
• Controls: Volume 1 (middle pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master Tone
• Bridge: 4-saddle HiMass Pro (string-through-body or top-load) — increased sustain
• Tuning Machines: Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045–.105) — gig-ready out of the case
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Who Should Play the American Professional Jazz Bass

The American Professional Jazz Bass MN Natural is built for working bassists, session players and serious students who want a USA-made instrument with the unmistakable Jazz Bass voice. Its Slim "C" neck and narrow-tall frets suit players who switch between fingerstyle, pick and slap techniques across long sets, while the articulate V-Mod III pickups cover funk, soul, R&B, rock, fusion and pop. The included Deluxe Molded hardshell case means the bass is ready for the stage.

The Fender Jazz Bass Legacy

The Jazz Bass debuted in 1960 as Fender's second bass design, adding a slim neck, dual single-coil pickups and an offset waist to give bassists a more articulate alternative to the Precision Bass. The American Professional Jazz Bass carries that heritage forward with V-Mod III pickups, the HiMass Pro bridge, ClassicGear Precision potentiometers and a sculpted neck heel.