The J Bass goes back to its American roots.

The Fender Highway One Jazz Bass has all the classic American-made J Bass features: alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, two single-coil Jazz pickups, chrome hardware, and a 3-ply pickguard. Special upgrades include a BadAss II bridge, Greasebucket master tone, graphite-reinforced neck, and a '70s headstock logo. Satin lacquer finish enhances tone and ages beautifully.

Fender Highway One Jazz Bass Features:

• American-made J Bass
• Alder body
• Graphite-reinforced maple neck
• Rosewood fretboard
• 2 single-coil Jazz pickups
• Chrome hardware
• 3-ply pickguard
• BadAss II bridge
• Greasebucket master tone
• '70s headstock logo
• Satin lacquer finish

An American-made classic for a fantastic price. Order today.

Fender Highway One Jazz Bass

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Cuttin' Corners but Sounds Great

Posted by PLVLTR from Austin, TX on Oct 26, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Touring Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Americana / Country

I've been playing this bass on the road for the past 3 years. It sounds great and the pick ups are awesome. I took the pick gaurd off and Fender did not put the finish completely on under it. Make me wonder what else they are cutting corners on. All around its a great bass. Especially for the price

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Don't miss the boat...

Posted by fjazz2009 from SF Bay Area on Oct 11, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Semi Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Improv

I recently picked up one after owning 3 other jazz bass models. This is definitely the best of the bunch and a keeper. The 3 that I previously owned were a Standard (MIM), Getty Lee (MIJ), and 70s (MIM). None of these can compare when it comes to the feel and sound of the Highway One. The only negative thing I have to say is that 3 of the 5 bridge mounting screws were over torqued. Basically I had to shim the holes with toothpicks so the screws could be tightened. Easy fix, but if the guys at the factory were paying attention to detail this shouldn't happen.

Score MIJ = A- MIA = B+ MIM = C-

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A Great Bass

Posted by DocM from Radford, VA on Mar 25, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician.

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Jazz.

I purchased this bass several days ago, it was slightly used but sounded spectacular. The pickups are brillant and the entire bass plays extremely well, the neck was very comfortable and allowed for excellent playability. I must get a set of Rotosounds for it soon, then it will sound perfect!

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Amazing bass

Posted by bass_bomba from Kalispell, Montana on Jan 29, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: from Weather Report to Mudvayne

I've been playing this bass for almost four years now, and it can literally cover ever style of music. I mainly play upright bass in a 20+ member jazz group, and whenever its time to play funk or latin or fusion I'm excited to pull out this bad boy.

The only reason this bass does not get a 5 out of 5 on features is because the stock pickups are not the greatest. I pulled mine and put in a pair of EMG hz passives right away for about $120 and it sounds as good as any american standard. This bass plays and sounds 10x better than the mexican series and as good as any american standard I've ever played.

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Highway 1 Jazz bass

Posted by Bassman1075 from Charlevoix, Mi on Jan 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Punk

I bought this bass at a local music store in my town. It was the best buy I could have ever made. The sound can warm and jazzy or bright and punchy. It is a very light bass as well. The neck is the perfect size. This is a perfect bass

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