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Fender invented the Electric Bass in 1951 in response to requests from musicians for a louder, easier-to-handle bass. This new instrument was named the Precision Bass. Unlike its predecessor - the acoustic stand-up bass, the P-Bass® had frets, which allowed bassists to play with precision. Needless to say, a "new playing sensation" was born and the sound of popular music changed forever.

The Fender STANDARD JAZZ BASS UPGRADE 4-String Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Midnight Wine. Highly popular J Bass that incorporates many of the original model’s classic design features.

The Fender STANDARD JAZZ BASS UPGRADE 4-String Bass Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard, Arctic White. Highly popular J Bass that incorporates many of the original model’s classic design features.

The Fender Standard Jazz Bass Upgrade guitar is a popular, affordable classic. On its early ’60s introduction, the Fender Jazz Bass guitar immediately endeared itself to the music world, quickly becoming another Fender design classic and an indispensable element in the arsenal of many a bassist worldwide. The lean-and-mean Standard Jazz Bass incorporates many of the original model’s classic Fender “firsts,” such as the offset waist and ultra-slim fast-action neck. It’s updated here with two bi-pole pickups and American Jazz Bass knobs, giving you the best of both worlds and eras - some vintage vibe and appointments with some modern refinements.

First introduced in 1960 as the "Deluxe Model," the Fender Jazz Bass has stood the test of time to become one of the most played instruments in modern musical history. Many Fender "Firsts" such as the off-set waist body, ultra slim fast-action neck and full-range bi-pole pickups are standard features on the Fender Standard Jazz Bass.
We took Fender's versatile Jazz and Precision Bass designs and made them even better! An affordable update of our classic designs with all the tried-and-tested P- and J-Bass features. The J-Bass now incorporates two Bi-Pole pickups fashioned after the Fender American Series pickups.  

Cool and retro vintage vibe in a small, lightweight, and punchy package! This thoroughbred reissue of the sought-after Mustang¬ Bass, introduced in '64, is perfect for players who prefer a shorter 30 in. scale length instrument.

Details include a solid Alder body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and Nickel Silver frets, plus one split single-coil pickup.

The Fender Standard Precision Bass with Rosewood fingerboard and Arctic White finish incorporates the best of the old and new, offering modern single-coil pickups, shielded body cavities, medium jumbo frets and vintage style Fender Bridge.

The Fender Standard Precision Bass comes with a tinted neck, parchment pickguard and a ‘70s-style logo.

Our ’70s Jazz Bass captures the essence of the decade; defined by striking cosmetics and a bright, full sound.

The ’70s saw the repositioning of the bridge pickup (closer to the bridge), creating a brighter tone that cuts through the mix. The biggest cosmetic upgrade came in the form of gorgeous block inlays and neck binding, which are highly sought after by many bass players

The Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass is a high-performance, lightweight 4-string bass with a strikingly different appearance. The special edition Aerodyne Jazz Bass features a cream bound basswood body with a unique carved top, a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and matching painted headstock. The Aerodyne Jazz Bass is loaded with a Precision-Jazz pickup combination and rear-routed, top-mounted controls. The lack of a pickguard and fretboard inlays (side dots only) give it an especially clean, no-nonsense look.

The Fender American Standard P-Bass guitar remains true to its legendary roots. The latest Fender American Standard Precision Bass delivers everything you would expect from Fender, the iconic company that started it all. From the new, lightweight tuners to the High Mass Vintage bridge, this bass embodies the modern interpretation of a classic design. The Fender American Standard Precision Bass includes a rugged High-Tech Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior.

The Fender American Standard P-Bass guitar remains true to its legendary roots. The latest Fender American Standard Precision Bass delivers everything you would expect from Fender, the iconic company that started it all. From the new, lightweight tuners to the High Mass Vintage bridge, this bass embodies the modern interpretation of a classic design. The Fender American Standard Precision Bass includes a rugged High-Tech Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior.

The Fender American Standard Jazz Bass guitar remains true to its legendary roots. The latest Fender American Standard Jazz Bass delivers everything you would expect from Fender, the iconic company that started it all. From the new, lightweight tuners to the High Mass Vintage bridge, this bass embodies the modern interpretation of a classic design. The Fender American Standard Jazz Bass includes a rugged High-Tech Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior.