Updated bridge and Fender-design tuners modernize this classic!

This American Standard Series Jazz Bass Fretless has a vintage body radius and contour for a classic vibe and feel. The body is rendered in premium ash or alder for optimum tone and sustain. Its rosewood or maple fretboard features detailed nut work and fret marker inlay work. The neck is graphite-reinforced and has rolled edges for a broken-in feel from the get-go. HMV Bridge (high mass vintage) increases sustain, provides punchier tone, beefier looking plates and 3/8" diameter vintage saddles. String height adjustment screws have nylon patches for a tight fit that won't vibrate loose.

A 12-gauge cold rolled steel plate machined brass backstop increases mass, enhances top end. Socket head intonation screws are engineered for a tighter fit, and are now more stable. Features Fender®/Hipshot® tuning keys. The work great, and are 30% lighter, minimizing neck dip. Classic 20:1 tuning ratio, cast zinc with aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, and steel clovers. Brass worm gears, steel worm drives.

With a thinner undercoat, the American Standard P Bass body breathes easier and has improved sound (more wood influence). Neck pocket paint buildup has been reduced by 40%, greatly improving the wood to wood connection/reaction.

SKB rectangular design case, exclusive to Fender, has TSA recognized and accepted locks. Fiberglass reinforced nylon trigger release latching system, indestructible cushioned rubber over-molded handle with flush lock out. Injection molded feet and exclusive arched stacking system.

Fender American Standard Jazz Bass Fretless Features:

• Alder body
• Graphite-reinforced neck with modern C shape and satin polyurethane finish
• Rosewood or maple fingerboard with rolled edges
• 20 medium jumbo frets
• Open-back cast machine heads
• 2 U.S. Jazz Bass single-coil pickups
• Volume/volume/master tone controls
• HMV Bridge (high mass vintage)
• Chrome hardware
• Thinner undercoat
• Improved neck pocket

Fender American Standard Jazz Bass Fretless Includes:

• Fender hardshell case

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Fender American Standard Jazz Bass Fretless

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Good playing bass

Posted by HanoverPlayer from Germany on Nov 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Semi-pro

Reviewer's Play Style: classic funk, Jazz and Rock

I think this is a good playing bass when professionally setup. I do have one major problem with this bass and that is it comes with fret strips on the neck and this cheapens the looks for me and makes it look like a beginners bass. side fret markers are tolerable but for an Amer Jazz, you'd think Fender who assume most players know the fretboard or can manage with side fret markers. I really did not buy this guitar because of this.

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Posted by Eddie from Eastern Ohio on Oct 16, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Past Professional (now married)

Reviewer's Play Style: Country

Nice bass, set up well from factory. Quality is good (better than some of the past Fenders I have owned) A bit pricey but what isn't today. Would recommend.

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Posted by Eddie from Eastern Ohio on Oct 16, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Past Professional (now married)

Reviewer's Play Style: Country

Nice bass, set up well from factory. Quality is good (better than some of the past Fenders I have owned) A bit pricey but what isn't today. Would recommend.

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Amazing

Posted by bassman4265 from new york city, NY on Jul 7, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, metal, alternative, punk

This is a great bass. If you are looking for a fretless bass and you are willing to spend this kind of money, this is the right bass. It sounds and plays amazing.

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