Fender Standard Jazz Basses

The Fender Standard Jazz Bass is a Mexican-made Fender Bass Guitar series known for its affordability and reliable construction, serving as an excellent workhorse instrument for players of all levels. It provided the classic design and sound of a traditional Fender Jazz Bass at a more accessible price point compared to its American-made counterparts, making it a popular choice for beginners and intermediate players. While it was succeeded by the Fender Player series in 2018, its legacy remains for offering genuine Fender quality and tone without the premium cost. 

Key Features Of The Fender Standard Jazz Bass Guitar

The Standard Jazz Bass featured a classic passive electronics layout with two standard ceramic single-coil pickups, producing a bright, clear, and articulate tone with a pronounced midrange. A simple control configuration of separate volume knobs for each pickup and a single master tone knob allowed for a wide range of sonic variations. This bass guitar typically featured a comfortable "Modern C"-shaped maple neck with a satin finish on the back for smooth playability, paired with a 9.5-inch radius fingerboard, which accommodated many different playing styles. It was built with a gloss-finished poplar body and reliable chrome hardware, including a standard 4-saddle bridge.