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The Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass leverages features from some of their top-tier USA-made instruments to expand the popular Ensenada-built Player Series and create instruments that we at Guitar Center think meet the needs of touring pros and serious enthusiast players. Powered by Fender's latest-generation Noiseless pickups and 3-band active EQ, players have access to an amazing range of bass tones, suitable for any genre or style. Plus, it plays like a dream.

Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass Main Features

  • Resonant, gloss-finished alder body with classic offset J Bass contours and spectacular finishes
  • 20 medium-jumbo fret, 34"-scale Modern C profile maple neck and rounded-edge 12"-radius maple fingerboard, 1.5" nut width for easy fretting, and hours of comfort
  • 4th-generation Noiseless pickups with deferrable 3-band active EQ
  • Fender HiMass bridge for increased sustain and locking tuners for smooth action, stability and more sustain

Offset Curves That Catch the Eye

The smooth contours of the offset body of a Fender Jazz Bass is instantly identifiable, as are the classic Fender finishes, from sunburst to custom colors. The Player Plus Jazz Bass is no exception. Made of resonant alder, these J Bass models carry that signature tone, and in your choice of several classic finishes, plus the new Belair Blue linear burst finish, they're a standout at any show, large or small.

Upgrades Where They Count the Most

The biggest upgrades for the Player Plus Jazz Bass lie in the neck. A neck may be the single-most important part of any bass, since it serves are the direct interface to the instrument for any player. The traditional 34" scale is the same, but the new 12" fingerboard radius makes for quicker, easier playing and rolled edges add to long-term playing comfort. Medium-jumbo frets add to both precise intonation and easier fretting.

Thoroughly Modern Electronics

After the neck, the pickups are the center of any electric instrument's tone, and the Player Plus Jazz Bass is endowed with the latest generation of Fender's Noiseless Jazz Bass pickups. With the ability to go from smooth and crystal-clear to growling and aggressive while eschewing any background hum, these pickups carry the signature Jazz Bass tones to new worlds of tonal satisfaction. Adding to the bass' versatility is Fender's 3-band active EQ. With cut and boost for highs, mids and lows, it's easy to dial in any precise tone, and, for occasions when passive is preferable, flip the mini toggle switch and bypass the EQ altogether.

Solid Foundations

Sustain, precise intonation, resonance and tuning stability are some of the most important attributes of any bass. The Player Plus Jazz Bass has all these, thanks to Fender's HiMass bridge and traditional open-gear tuners. The mass of the bridge and saddles couples easily with the body while adding a solid foundation for increased sustain. Intonation adjusts smoothly and precisely with the chrome-plated zinc saddles. Fender's bass tuners have been a touchstone for stability and remain one of the simplest and best tuning machine designs.

A New Classic in the Making

Who is the Player Plus Jazz Bass for? We think it's for any player who's been looking to up their game with a bass that features solidly pro features and great looks while delivering tremendous value. The migration of key features from some of Fender's top-tier instruments to the Player Plus Series makes them suitable for serious enthusiasts, touring pros and anybody who just wants a great-sounding, great-playing bass.

Fender Player Plus Active Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Olympic Pearl
Fender Player Plus Active Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Olympic Pearl
Fender Player Plus Active Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Olympic Pearl

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  • Alder body
  • Maple neck with Modern C profile, maple fretboard
  • Dual Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass single coils, active/passive 3-band EQ
  • HiMass bridge, open-gear tuners
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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34”
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: SS
  • Neck: Proprietary Single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary Single coil
  • Control layout: Master volume
  • Special electronics: 3-band EQ
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material/width: Synthetic Bone/1.5"
Body
  • Body Type: Solidbody double cutaway
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: HiMass
  • Tuning machines: Open-gear
  • Color: Hybrid
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 String
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Country of origin: Mexico
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

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  • Dream bass

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byJavier

    fromCamarillo, CA

    I've had this bass for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it. I enjoy the ability to toggle between passive and active. Mine did come with the soft fender gig bag, but I bought a hardshell case. I recommend swapping out the factory strings and having a luthier set up the bass.

  • Great

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byChris

    fromNorth Bay

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm a beginner, but from sports, I've learned that if you have cruddy gear, you play cruddy sports. The bass sounds a million times better than any of the borrowed ones that I used and while I am just learning, the difference when I hit a few great notes in a row is noticeable and makes me want to continue to play. There are so many different tones to work with I can only imagine what I'll be able to learn and do with this. Something that may help others....I have big, but not long hands/fingers. The Jazz bass was WAAAAAAYYYYY more comfortable to play and easier to move around the fret board than the P bass for me. Oh, the bass is absolutely gorgeous as well.

  • Feels Great, Sounds Great

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byCody

    fromDenver, CO

    I had a Peavey T-40 that was my go-to studio bass since it had so much versatility and nearly endless sound configurations, but sadly I lost it in a flood and ended up shopping around for a new one and after playing around with several options, I checked out this beautiful bass and I love it. It has almost all the tone versatility of that T-40 without weighing two tons. This active bass takes two 9v batteries, so make sure to unplug it when not in use and bring extra batteries if you're gigging. This also means it can absolutely rumble if you want it to, but it also sounds clear and crisp when setting every knob to a neutral spot. This one is probably going to be my forever bass unless I catch some windfall and can afford a Rickenbacher someday. You can't really go wrong with Fender, though, especially at this price point.

  • Outstanding instrument

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byLynn

    fromNashville TN

    I picked this bass over a Fender Player Jazz Bass. I can say that I made the right choice. It was worth the extra $350.00. The neck is silky smooth in your hands and very playable. You get the quality and playability of an American ultra jazz bass for a lot less money. I traded two basses in to buy this one. I would do it again Great bass. I think Fender hit a home run with this one. I really love the ages candy apple red color.

  • Five stars all the way

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byPhilip

    fromPhil Rochester New York

    It has all the features that matter very versatile love the age candy apple finish cannot beat a maple fretboard worth every penny

  • Ultra Jazz Bass Player Plus

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJonathan A

    fromSan Diego, CA

    You get the Fender Ultra Jazz Bass signature sound quality for half the price! Bass came with an original Fender Hard-case. Definitely recommend this to anyone, a must have!

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  • asked byAldo

    fromundisclosed

    Is this bass active or passive?

    Is this bass active or passive?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender Player Plus Active Jazz Bass is active.
  • asked byTodd

    fromChico, Ca

    Does this Bass come with a gig bag or hard case?

    Does this Bass come with a gig bag or hard case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.
  • asked byDeidre

    fromundisclosed

    Where is it made?

    Where is it made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Mexico