Honoring the Weather Report's awesome bassist.

In designing this beautifully crafted, exotic wood J Bass, Fender incorporated a host of features guided by Victor Bailey himself. The sleek body has a koa top over rosewood and mahogany. Noiseless pickups add warmth and lows that complement the body's natural clarity and brightness. The circuitry has been tweaked with pre-shape, boost, and EQ settings to enhance the unique sonic nature of the exotic woods. For maximum headroom, the circuit is powered by an 18-volt supply. The Jazz Bass includes a Fender hardshell case.

Fender Victor Bailey Jazz Bass Includes:

• hardshell case

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Fender Victor Bailey Jazz Bass

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Tone and Looks

Posted by BassManMark from NY on Dec 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40 years of bass playing

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues / Classic rock

I walked into the music store one day 6 years ago with no intention of buying anything. I played this Bass and couldn't leave the store without it. I own a 1972 J-Bass that I hardly ever play anymore since I bought the Victor bailey model. The tone is unbelievable through my Hartke 500 watt head with pro series 4-10 aluminum and single 18 bottoms. Buy it even at today's prices. When I bought mine it was half of today's price. Nowhere for the price to go but up on this fine instrument. I love this Bass. When other bass players see it they are in awe....

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best active bass

Posted by freshbass from NE on Jan 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 40 yrs pro

Reviewer's Play Style: what they pay for

I dislike active basses. This baby however has boatloads of tone w/ many options and no annoying hi-end hiss like other active basses I have played. Been using 1 for 6 years. The treble pot when turned down makes it sound passive. 18V circuit. Great pickups and terrifically balanced. Great bass.

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IF YOU PLAY IT, YOU WILL KEEP IT!

Posted by SomeCallMe_Tim from Jax, FL on Sep 23, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazzy Pop, Blues,

I walked into the shop with the intention of buying exactly what I wanted, no compromises. So after playing every bass in the store at least twice, this was not a small store, it was the Victor Bailey Jazz that just felt right. And it still feels right after 6 years. The compliments I get when I pull this out of the case just reassure me that this bass is special. Holds tune relentlessly, wide tonal variety, and a beautiful finish, this bass has everything you need, except 9 volt batteries (unplug this sucker!).

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Great Fender

Posted by Funkalicious from Maryland on Mar 18, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Active Bassist

Reviewer's Play Style: Gospel, Jazz, Funk, R&B

Ive always strayed away from what the masses use, so I hardly ever touched Fender. I must admit though, that this is the only Fender that I would buy. The feel is great, and it sounds lovely. Im not a fender head, but Id make an exception for this bass.

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This bass is remarkable all-around;...

Posted by j.j.c from yemen on May 5, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: 9 yrs. bass exp.

Reviewer's Play Style: all kinds

This bass is remarkable all-around; however, the weight of it is kind of iffy.

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Fender Victor Bailey Jazz Bass

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