Fender Jazz Bass American Professional II MN Dark Night

Essential Information About the Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass

• Premium Playing Comfort: Slim "C" profile neck, rounded fretboard edges, "Super-Natural" satin finish, and sculpted heel for easier access to the upper frets.


• The Classic Jazz Bass Tone, Even More Precise: two V-Mod II Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups delivering a clear, punchy, and better-defined sound.


• Professional Versatility: an instrument that feels immediately familiar, effective both in the studio and on stage.


• Solid and Practical Hardware: HiMass Vintage 4-saddle bridge (string-through-body or top-load configuration) and lightweight vintage-style tuners.

A Modern Jazz Bass in the Lineage of a Fender Icon

Built on over sixty years of evolution, the American Professional II Jazz Bass continues the legacy of the great Jazz Basses that have shaped the sound of contemporary music. This Pro II version clearly targets demanding bassists: it retains the Fender DNA (attack, articulation, dynamics) while offering very tangible improvements in neck comfort and sonic precision to meet today's professional standards.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

Designed for intermediate to professional use, this Jazz Bass is ideal if you're looking for a versatile bass without compromise. Its balance and definition make it particularly comfortable in funk, pop, rock, R&B, jazz, and fusion: it can snap with a pick, groove with fingers, and stay clear in a dense mix. The sculpted neck heel is a real advantage if you often play in the upper registers.

The Sound

The SS configuration (two single-coil pickups) with the V-Mod II pickups delivers the expected Jazz Bass tone: a crisp attack, singing mids, and a tight low end. The neck pickup adds warmth and body, while the bridge pickup provides bite and precision to cut through the mix. The Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), and Master Tone controls allow easy shaping of the tone, from a full, warm sound to a more snappy and dynamic definition.

Technical specifications

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

Type	electric bass	Frets	20
Body shape	Jazz Bass	Fret size	Narrow Tall
Body wood	alder	Nut width	1.5" / 38.1 mm
Body finish	glossy urethane	Nut material	bone
Pickguard	3-ply black	Scale length	34" / 864 mm
Knobs	vintage-style black plastic Jazz Bass	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Orientation	right-handed	Bridge	HiMass Vintage 4-saddle (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Neck construction	4-bolt	Tuners	lightweight vintage-style Fender keys with tapered shafts
Neck wood	maple	Configuration	SS
Fretboard	maple	Pickup configuration	SS
Inlays	black dot	Pickup type	Single Coil
Neck profile	Slim "C"	Neck pickup	V-Mod II Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Refined neck shape	C shape	Bridge pickup	V-Mod II Single-Coil Jazz Bass
Neck finish	"Super-Natural" satin urethane on the back of the neck with glossy urethane headstock	Switch	none
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Controls	Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master Tone