Fender Laura Lee J Bass RW VWT

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Fender Laura Lee J Bass RW VWT

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Laura Lee J Bass RW VWT

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Product Info

Article Number: 609417
Brand: Fender
Model: Laura Lee J Bass RW VWT
Price: $1,736.90

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This Laura Lee signature bass is a real vibe – it’s got that Khruangbin warmth and a comfortable neck profile that makes it easy to play for hours. The flatwounds deliver a smooth, vintage tone perfect for mellow grooves and soulful lines; it's a premium-priced instrument ideal for players seeking a specific, dialed-in sound and aesthetic.

Product Description

  • Fender Laura Lee J Bass RW VWT
  • Electric Bass
  • Laura Lee (Khruangbin) signature model
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard inlays: White pearloid dots
  • Neck profile: Custom "U"
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 20 Jumbo frets
  • Nut width: 38.1 mm
  • Nut: Synthetic bone nut
  • Pickup: 2 Dimarzio Hum-Cancelling Ultra Jazz DP149 Humbucker
  • Stacked concentric controls for Volume 1 / Tone 1
  • Stacked concentric controls for Volume 2 / Tone 2
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchement
  • Bridge: 4-saddle vintage style with bridge cover
  • Machine heads: open vintage style with ‘Clover Leaf’ tuning wings
  • Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
  • Strings: Fender USA Stainless Steel Flatwound .048 - .095
  • Colour: Vintage White
  • Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for Laura Lee’s signature tone.
  • • Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy hum-cancelling sound.
  • • The custom inUin neck profile is exceptionally comfortable for extended playing sessions.
  • • Vintage-style hardware and Clover Leaf tuning wings enhance the retro aesthetic and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • The alder body, while warm, can be somewhat lacking in upper-midrange definition compared to ash.
  • • Flatwound strings, while characteristic, limit versatility for players wanting a brighter attack.
  • • The bolt-on neck, while reliable, doesn’t offer the same sustain as a set-neck construction.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Dimarzio Ultra Jazz DP149 Humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Jumbo
Strings Fender USA Stainless Steel Flatwound .048 - .095
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's significantly warmer and smoother due to the flatwounds and humbucker pickups, lacking the traditional Jazz Bass’s brighter, more aggressive bite.
Yes, it’s noticeably thinner and more rounded than most Fender necks, offering a faster feel for many players but potentially feeling unfamiliar to some.
They’re more vintage-voiced, offering a balanced output with plenty of clarity and warmth, rather than a high-output, modern humbucker sound.

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