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  • Jazz Bass
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  • The Jazz Bass (or J Bass) is the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic. Because of this, many bass players who want to be more "forward" in the mix (including smaller bands such as power trios) prefer the Jazz Bass. The sound of the Fender Jazz Bass has been fundamental in the development of signature sounds in certain musical genres, such as funk, disco, reggae, blues, progressive rock, heavy metal and jazz fusion.
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Pickups
  • Usually two Single-coils
Period
  • 1960
Scale
  • 34.0
Name
  • Jazz Bass
Colors
  • Various 2- or 3-color sunbursts, Various shades of white, blue, red, green, etc.
BodyType
  • Solid
Bridge
  • Fixed
MainImage
  • Jazz bass.jpg
NeckJoint
  • Bolt-on
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Quote
  • "There's never been a bass that sounds like that bass."
WoodsFretboard
  • Rosewood, Maple
WoodsNeck
  • Maple
Quote Author
  • Geddy Lee, Rush
WoodsBody
  • Ash, Alder
MainImageAlt
  • Jazz Bass sunburst
abstract
  • The Jazz Bass (or J Bass) is the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic. Because of this, many bass players who want to be more "forward" in the mix (including smaller bands such as power trios) prefer the Jazz Bass. The sound of the Fender Jazz Bass has been fundamental in the development of signature sounds in certain musical genres, such as funk, disco, reggae, blues, progressive rock, heavy metal and jazz fusion.