With its dual single-coil pickups and smooth playing feel, the Player Jazz Bass V is an inspiring instrument with classic, elevated style and authentic Fender bass tone. It’s powerful, rumbling sound is punchy and tight; a growling voice that’s matched with fast, smooth playing feel for a shot of creative inspiration. Ready for action in the studio, or on the stage, the Player Jazz Bass V can take anything you can think of and everything you haven’t yet.

Respecting our heritage while maintaining our innovative spirit, the two growling Player Series single-coil pickups are packed with legendary Fender bass tone, turned up to 11 for modern ears. Volume controls for each and a master tone control are close to hand to shape the pickups’ powerful voice so you can easily craft your sound. The "Modern C"-shaped maple neck hosts a 9.5"-radius fingerboard with 20 medium-jumbo frets that are ideal for almost any playing style, while the 5-saddle bridge is engineered for accurate intonation and easy action adjustment so you can personalize the feel to your playing style and taste.

Other features include a 3-ply pickguard, synthetic bone nut, vintage-style disc string trees, open-gear tuning machines and a four-bolt "F"-stamped neck plate that marks this instrument as the real deal as Fender as it gets.

When you need a bass that can help you get to the next level one that has genuine Fender sound, style and feel reach for the Player Jazz Bass V.

Features

• Alder body with gloss finish
• Two Player Series single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
• Two volume controls, master tone control
• “Modern C"-shaped neck profile
• 5"-radius fingerboard

New Pickups

Designed for authentic Fender tone—with a bit of an edge—our Player Series pickups keep a foot in the past while looking to the future.

5-Saddle Bridge

Combining form and function perfectly, the 5-saddle bridge features modern slotted saddles for enhanced tuning stability and punchy attack.

“Modern C” Neck Profile

This neck is designed for comfort and performance, with a “Modern C”-shaped profile and a smooth back finish—ideal for almost any playing style.

Open-Gear Tuning Machines

A classic design element from the earliest days of the electric bass, the open-gear tuning machines offer rock-solid tuning stability.

More Traditional Body Radii

The Player Jazz Bass V body is hand-shaped to original specifications.

“F”-Stamped Neck Plate

Each Player Jazz Bass V includes an “F”-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instrument’s pedigree.

Specifications:

• Series: Player
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: 3-Color Sunburst
• Country Of Origin: MX
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Number Of Frets: 20
• Truss Rod: Standard
• Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Body: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
• Body Material: Alder
• Bridge: 5-Saddle Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Strings: Fender® USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Bridge Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
• Middle Pickup: Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
• Switching: None