Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN BLK
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Player II Jazz Bass MN BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
595183
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Jazz Bass MN BLK
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Player II Jazz Bass is a seriously solid instrument. It's a great all-around workhorse bass – versatile enough for funk, rock, and even some cleaner styles. Perfect for gigging musicians or students wanting that classic Jazz Bass vibe at a more affordable price point.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Jazz Bass MN BLK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black dots
- Nut: Synthetic bone
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Player Series Jazz Bass Alnico 5 single coils
- Controls: 2 volume and 1 tone
- Colour: 3-ply black/white/black
- Standard bridge with 4 saddles
- Open standard machine heads
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel-plated steel .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain.
- • Modern 'C' neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of players.
- • Player Series Alnico 5 pickups offer a classic Jazz Bass growl and clarity.
- • Maple fingerboard provides a snappy feel and bright upper harmonics.
CONS
- • Maple fretboard can feel a little less 'vintage' compared to rosewood alternatives.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck design.
- • 3-ply black pickguard can look a little stark and visually less appealing.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Player Series Jazz Bass Alnico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Fender USA 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Player II offers a brighter, more modern tone due to the maple fingerboard and slightly different pickup voicing. The American Pro II has a more rounded, vintage-inspired tone and generally tighter tolerances.
While a set-neck *can* offer slightly more sustain, the Player II’s construction is well-executed and provides plenty of resonance for most playing styles. The difference is subtle for most players.
Absolutely. The Player Series pickups are standard Jazz Bass dimensions, making aftermarket replacements readily available and straightforward to install.
