Fender Jazz Bass Player II MN Polar White
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A Jazz Bass in the Fender Spirit, Updated for Today
The Jazz Bass is one of Fender's most iconic shapes, appreciated for its ergonomics and ability to cover a wide range of styles. The Player II Jazz Bass retains this timeless look (alder Jazz Bass body, glossy finishes) while adding details designed for modern bassists: a silky-smooth neck feel, a fingerboard with improved comfort thanks to rolled edges, and immediate playability that invites you to run through lines without fatigue.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This electric bass is aimed at serious beginners as well as intermediate players and gigging musicians who want a reliable Jazz Bass that's easy to set up and effective in a band context. Its pair of single-coil pickups is particularly suited to funk, pop, rock, indie, reggae, and soul, while remaining comfortable whenever precise attack and clear articulation are needed. The two independent volume controls allow fine-tuning of each pickup's contribution, handy for quickly finding a "round" sound on the neck side or a more "biting" tone on the bridge side.
The Sound
The alder body provides a classic balance: present mids, firm lows, and good definition, perfect for staying clear in the mix. The Player Series Jazz Bass Alnico 5 single-coil pickups deliver that characteristic J Bass tone: a smooth yet detailed high end, growling mids when attacked, and solid lows. By blending the two volumes, you move from a warm, full grain (neck pickup dominant) to a tighter, more percussive sound (bridge pickup dominant), with a master tone control to soften the attack or round out the sound depending on the style.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, you can opt for the same set of strings as factory-installed: Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel (.045-.105).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | ||
| Body Shape | Jazz Bass | Truss Rod | single action, headstock adjustment |
| Body Style | solid body | Truss Rod Nut | hex adjustment |
| Body Material | alder | Nut | synthetic bone |
| Body Finish | glossy polyester | Nut Width | 1.50" / 38.1 mm |
| Headstock | Jazz Bass | Bridge | standard 4-saddle bridge |
| Neck Material | maple | Bridge Mounting | 5-screw vintage-style |
| Neck Finish | satin urethane on back of neck with glossy urethane headstock face | Pickguard | 3-ply parchment |
| Neck Shape | modern C | Pickup Covers | black |
| Neck Construction | 4-bolt standard | Control Knobs | black plastic with white indicator |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware Finish | nickel/chrome |
| Fingerboard Material | maple | Tuners | Standard Open-Gear |
| Inlay | White Dot | String Guide | vintage-style disc |
| Side Markers | white | Neck Plate | 4-bolt with "F" logo |
| Number of Frets | 20 | Strap Buttons | standard |
Questions frequently asked
What styles suit the Fender Jazz Bass Player II MN Polar White?
The JJ configuration with two Alnico 5 single-coil pickups is suitable for funk, pop, rock, indie, reggae, and soul. The alder body provides pronounced mids and tight lows, promoting good clarity in the mix.
What is the neck of this Jazz Bass Player II like?
The neck has a modern C profile with a satin urethane finish on the back. The maple fingerboard has a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius and 20 frets. The rolled edges of the fingerboard enhance playing comfort.
What is the nut width on this Fender bass?
The synthetic bone nut measures 38.1 mm (1.50 inches), a width characteristic of the Jazz Bass neck.
How are the pickups adjusted on the Jazz Bass Player II?
Two independent volume controls manage the middle and bridge pickups, with no selector switch. A master tone control allows softening the attack or rounding the sound.
Which strings are recommended for this bass?
The original setup uses Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel strings in gauges .045-.105. The standard four-saddle bridge is designed for a four-string bass.
