Over the course of the ‘70s, the Jazz Bass entered its “teenage years,” changing its visual style and inspiring new playing techniques—such as slapping—which led directly to new, creative forms of expression. Its smooth feel and growly midrange, tempered with a bit of treble bite, made it a hero in recording sessions around the globe. The American Original ‘70s Jazz Bass updates the smooth playing feel with a modern-radius fingerboard, while retaining the classic Fender tone and style that made the Jazz Bass the tool of choice for creative bassists.
Specifications
| Body Shape | Jazz Bass® |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Fretboard Material | Maple |
| Fretboard Radius | 9.5" (241 mm) |
| Scale Length | 34" (86.36 cm) |
| No. of Frets | 20 |
| Fretboard Inlays | White Pearloid Block |
| Pickup(s) | Pure Vintage '75 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® |
| Bridge | 4-Saddle Pure Vintage '70s with Single Groove Saddles |
| Strings | Fender® 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, .045-.105 |
| Pickguard | 4-Ply Tortoiseshell |
| Tuning Machines | Pure Vintage '70s with Fender® Logo |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Case | Vintage-Style Hardshell |