Fender Jazz Bass TRADITIONAL MIJ RW Sonic Blue
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A faithful tribute to the 60s Jazz Bass, made in Japan
Part of the "Traditional 60s" series, this Made in Japan Jazz Bass follows the design codes of the pre-CBS era models: offset silhouette, "dot" inlays, vintage hardware. Fender Japan delivers here a precise and reliable interpretation, designed to offer the charm of the 60s with contemporary luthiery and finishes.
For whom and for which styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert players, it excels in jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and pop. Its passive V/V/T wiring allows for a sound range from warm and woody (neck pickup) to a more punchy and articulate tone (bridge pickup), perfect for fingerstyle playing to light slap.
The sound
The two Vintage-Style single-coils deliver the Jazz Bass DNA: precise attack, singing mids, and clear highs. The volume blend enables subtle nuances, from the typical "scooped" sound to more present textures. The basswood body provides a balanced low end and smooth mids, while the rosewood fingerboard softens the highs for a warm tone. The 34" / 864 mm scale length ensures tension, definition, and sustain, supported by a 4-saddle vintage-style bridge.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance: sets of long scale 34" bass strings in .045-.105 (nickel or steel), a hard case in Jazz Bass format for secure transport despite the included gig bag, a 5-8 cm wide strap, and a universal clip-on tuner.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | ||
| Shape | Jazz Bass | Bridge | 4-Saddle Vintage-Style |
| Wood | Basswood | Tuners | Vintage-Style |
| Finish | Glossy polyester | Pickguard | 3-ply Mint Green |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Control knobs | Black plastic |
| Material | Maple | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Profile | U | Installed strings | Nickel Plated Steel .045-.105 |
| Inlays | White Dot | Configuration | SS (2 x Vintage-Style single-coil Jazz Bass pickups) |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5" / 241 mm (Modern type) | Neck pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Frets | 20, Vintage size | Bridge pickup | Vintage-Style Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Nut | Bone | Controls | Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master Tone |
| Nut width | 38.1 mm / 1.50" | Gig bag | included |
| Neck finish | Glossy urethane | Country of origin | Japan |
Questions frequently asked
What tonal character does the Fender Jazz Bass TRADITIONAL MIJ RW Sonic Blue offer?
The two Vintage-Style Jazz Bass single-coil pickups deliver a precise attack, singing mids, and clear highs. The alder body promotes a balanced low end, while the rosewood fingerboard softens the upper frequencies.
What controls are available on this Jazz Bass?
The passive wiring includes a neck pickup volume, a bridge pickup volume, and a master tone control. It is possible to blend the two pickups to achieve a range from a round tone to a more articulate response.
Is the neck suitable for fast playing?
Its U-shaped profile, 38.1 mm nut width, and 9.5-inch fingerboard radius provide a typical Jazz Bass feel. The 20 vintage frets and 34-inch / 864 mm scale length ensure standard electric bass tension.
What strings come installed from the factory?
This bass is equipped with Nickel Plated Steel strings in gauge .045-.105, suited for the 34-inch long scale.
Is a gig bag included with the bass?
A gig bag is included. For additional protection during transport, a hard case designed for Jazz Bass format can be used.
