Fender Jazz Bass Player II MN Black
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A Jazz Bass Designed for Today's Bassists
The Player II Jazz Bass follows the great Fender tradition: an instantly recognizable silhouette, a "fast" feel, and ergonomics designed for long playing sessions without fatigue. This version modernizes the experience with a silky neck finish and medium jumbo frets, while retaining the DNA that made the Jazz Bass essential: precision, definition, and the ability to fit into any mix.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This bass is suitable for both intermediate players looking to step up and experienced musicians seeking a reliable instrument ready to withstand rehearsals and gigs. Thanks to its pair of J-style pickups, it covers a wide range of genres: funk (attack and dynamism), rock and pop (solid lows), jazz and fusion (definition and nuances), and even reggae (warmth from the neck pickup).
The Sound
The alder body provides a natural balance between lows, mids, and highs, with a consistent response ideal for both modern and vintage tones. The two Player Series Jazz Bass Alnico 5 single-coil pickups offer a highly usable palette: neck pickup for round, enveloping lows; bridge pickup for more bite and precision; or both together for a full, articulate, and very "Fender" sound. Separate volume controls (one per pickup) and a master tone allow fine-tuning of attack and brightness, enabling quick shifts from a punchy sound to a softer register in one move.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, you can opt for a replacement set of strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel .045-.105 (part number 0737250406), identical to the factory-installed set.
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 | ||
| Shape | Jazz Bass | Truss rod nut | hex adjustment |
| Style | solid body | Nut | synthetic bone |
| Wood | alder | Nut width | 38.1 mm / 1.50" |
| Finish | glossy polyester | Bridge | standard 4-saddle |
| Headstock | Jazz Bass | Bridge mounting | Vintage-Style 5 screws |
| Profile | Modern C | Pickguard | 3-ply parchment |
| Construction | 4-bolt standard | Pickup covers | black |
| Fretboard | maple | Knobs | black plastic with white indicator |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware finish | nickel/chrome |
| Inlays | white dots (White Dot) | Tuners | Standard Open-Gear |
| Side dots | white | String guide | vintage-style disc |
| Frets | 20, medium jumbo | Neck plate | 4 screws with "F" logo |
| Truss rod | single action, adjustable at headstock | Strap buttons | standard |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Fender Jazz Bass Player II MN Black suitable for funk and rock?
The two Player Series Jazz Bass Alnico 5 pickups provide a dynamic attack for funk and solid low end for rock. The bridge pickup offers more bite, while the neck pickup favors a rounder response.
What is the width of the neck at the nut?
The nut width is 38.1 mm (1.50"). The modern C-shaped profile, maple fingerboard, and 20 medium jumbo frets contribute to a fast-playing feel.
How are the pickups on a Jazz Bass Player II adjusted?
Two independent volume controls separately adjust the neck and bridge pickups, with no selector switch. A master tone control then reduces brightness. Blending the two pickups produces a full, articulated sound.
Is this bass active or passive?
The electronics are passive, with a JJ configuration consisting of two single-coil pickups.
Which replacement strings are recommended for this Jazz Bass?
The Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel set .045-.105, reference 0737250406, matches the factory-installed strings. These strings are recommended to maintain the original feel and balance.
