Fender Jazz Bass Active Player II Modified MN 3 Tone Sunburst

A Jazz Bass Designed for the Stage: Fender Spirit, Today's Gear

The Jazz Bass is a classic in the Fender universe, renowned for its versatility and articulation. This Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass continues that tradition by adding performance-oriented upgrades: full active electronics, Noiseless pickups, and modern hardware. Made in Mexico, it aims for an excellent balance between vintage DNA, reliability, and current demands (rehearsals, live, home studio).

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This bass is especially suited for intermediate to advanced bassists who want a responsive Jazz Bass, easy to dial in, capable of switching from a round, deep sound to a snappy tone instantly. It excels in funk (clear attack), pop, and rock (present low-mids), yet remains very comfortable in jazz and fusion thanks to precise controls and the available passive mode at any time.

The Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance: firm lows, clear mids, and a consistent response, ideal for sitting well in the mix. The maple fingerboard enhances attack and definition, with a brighter top end, appreciated for pick playing as well as slap. The two Noiseless pickups retain the classic "J-Bass" character (dynamics, tone, and articulation) while reducing unwanted noise. The active preamp with its 3-band EQ allows fine adjustment of bass, mids, and treble, while the active/passive switch ensures reliability and instant access to a more organic feel. Finally, the HiMass bridge contributes to better note sustain, with increased sustain and a stronger attack.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	20

Body shape	Jazz Bass	Nut material	TUSQ
Wood	alder	Truss rod	single action, headstock adjustment
Finish	glossy polyester	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Pickguard	4-ply Tortoiseshell	Bridge	Fender HiMass, chrome-plated zinc saddles (4 saddles)
Material	maple	Tuners	Open-Gear with tapered shaft
Profile	Modern "C"	Control knobs	black plastic
Attachment	4 bolts with "F" logo	Bridge pickup	Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass (single coil)
Inlays	Black Dot	Neck pickup	Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass (single coil)
Number of frets	20	Configuration	SS
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Selector	pan pot
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Auxiliary switch	active/passive switch
Nut width	1.5" / 38.1 mm	Controls	master volume, pan (pickup selector), treble boost/cut, mid boost/cut, bass boost/cut, active/passive tone, mini toggle active/passive