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    American Professional Classic Jazz Bass: The Groove Machine, Reimagined

    This is it. The legend. The sound that launched a thousand grooves, now supercharged for the modern player. The Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass takes all the slinky, soulful vibe of a golden-era J-Bass and injects it with the performance and reliability you need to own the stage and studio. All the vintage spirit you crave with a modern heart that beats strong, night after night.

     

    That Neck. Oh, That Neck.

    Let’s talk about the feel, because if you’ve ever played a great J-Bass, you know that slim, speedy neck is where the magic lives. This one is pure bliss. The Modern “C” maple neck, with its slick satin back and gloss headstock, feels like it was sculpted just for your hand, offering a ridiculously comfortable ride from the first fret to the last. Paired with a modern 9.5" radius fingerboard and 20 medium jumbo frets, it’s a platform built for both groovy pocket playing and fast, articulate runs up the neck. It’s so comfortable, you might just forget you’re playing it.

     

    Two Pickups, a Million Tones

    At the heart of this alder-bodied beauty is a pair of Coastline ‘62 single-coil pickups, meticulously tuned to deliver that iconic J-Bass sound. You get all the punchy bridge pickup growl and the warm, round neck pickup thump you expect, but with a clarity and articulation that cuts through any mix. The real secret weapon, however, is the Greasebucket tone circuit. It lets you roll off highs to get that warm, dubby vibe without ever adding the muddy low-end gunk that plagues lesser basses. It’s the perfect tool for sculpting your sound on the fly, from bright and snappy to deep and mellow.

     

    Your New Old Faithful

    The American Professional Classic Jazz Bass is the ultimate workhorse. It’s got the timeless looks, courtesy of vintage-style "lollipop" tuners and a classic tortoiseshell pickguard, but the stability of a rock-solid 4-saddle vintage-style bridge. This is the bass for the player who wants it all: vintage soul, modern muscle, and unparalleled versatility. It’s ready to be the foundation of your sound, no matter where the music takes you.

     

    American Professional Classic Jazz Bass Features:

    • Classic alder body with a durable gloss urethane finish
    • Two Coastline ‘62 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups for punch, clarity, and articulation
    • Sleek Modern “C”-shaped maple neck with a fast 9.5” radius fingerboard
    • Greasebucket tone circuit lets you roll off highs without adding bass
    • 4-saddle vintage-style bridge with steel saddles for solid intonation
    • Vintage-style “lollipop” tuning machines for a classic look and reliable performance
    • The perfect blend of iconic J-Bass feel and modern reliability
    • Includes a deluxe gig bag for transport and protection

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    Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag Specifications

    Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Guitar with Bag Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Series: American Professional Classic
    • Model Name: American Professional Classic Jazz Bass
    • Body Material: Alder
    • Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
    • Neck: Maple, Modern “C”
    • Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Headstock
    • Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” (241 mm)
    • Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
    • Position Inlays: White or Black Dot
    • Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.5” (38.1 mm)
    • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style “Lollipop” (Non Reverse)
    • Scale Length: 34” (86.36 cm)
    • Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Steel Saddles
    • Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
    • Bridge Pickup: Coastline ‘62 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
    • Middle Pickup: Coastline ‘62 Single-Coil Jazz Bass
    • Pickup Switching: None
    • Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Greasebucket Tone Circuit (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
    • Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
    • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
    • Strings: Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
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