The American Professional Jazz Bass® V draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.

Our popular Slim "C" neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod III Jazz Bass V single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and clarity the Jazz Bass is known for, while ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

The American Pro Jazz Bass V delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments.

Specifications

General

• Series: American Professional
  
• Orientation: Right-Hand
  
• Color: Oxblood
  
• Country Of Origin: USA

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
  
• Neck Finish: “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
  
• Neck Shape: Slim "C"
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
  
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
  
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
  
• Side Dots: Black
  
• Number of Frets: 20
  
• String Nut: Bone
  
• Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
  
• Nut Material: Bone
  
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
  
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)

Body

• Body: Alder
  
• Body Finish: Polyurethane
  
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
  
• Body Style: Solid Body
  
• Body Material: Alder

Hardware

• Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass™ Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
  
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
  
• Pickup Covers: Black
  
• Control Knobs: Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
  
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  
• Tuning Machines: Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
  
• Strings: Fender® USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456
  
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass® V
  
• Middle Pickup: V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass® V
  
• Pickup Configuration: SS
  
• Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
  
• Switching: None