As any Fender Jazz owner(myself included) knows, this instrument is a musical 'chameleon'. Not many instruments fit so well into so many different genres of music. The J-Bass is as much at home in an Alt-Metal band as it is in a laid back Smooth Jazz situation. The balanced and powerful, yet subtle and soulful tone of these instruments falls into any mix so perfectly and deliver the goods so well that one is often tempted to ask him/her self if any other bass is needed in their arsenal.
The latest model in the ubiquitous line of instruments from state-side manufacturer Fender brings with it a few brand new and very welcome bells and whistles:
- N3 Noiseless Pickups - these offer increased headroom and tighter low end response
- An Active/Passive toggle switch
- A new Passive mode tone control(VERY NICE!)
Fender was even gracious enough to supply flat-head screws for the battery compartment, so that if a screwdriver is not readily available in an emergency, a pick or some other flat utensil may be used to swap out a dead battery. HUGE plus in my opinion! Other enhancements include rolled fingerboard edges, a genuine bone nut and a Stealth A String retainer.
Fender has once again succeeded in making a truly incredible Bass even better. List price for this instrument starts at $2249(click the picture below to see models available starting from $1699 courtesy of our affiliate partner) . Yes, Fender has raised the stakes for these fine instruments as a result of today's economy, but the new features combined with the ever-consistent build quality justifies the price hike.
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