Fender Player II Mod J Bass RW HGM
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Player II Mod J Bass RW HGM
Product Info
Article Number:
609117
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Player II Mod J Bass RW HGM
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,195.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Player II Mod J Bass HGM is a seriously versatile instrument. The active EQ really lets you dial in some unique sounds, and the noiseless pickups keep things clean. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable, modern J Bass with a touch of vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Fender Player II Mod J Bass RW HGM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Modern "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Nut: TUSQ
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass Single Coils
- Controls: Master Volume
- Pan Pot (Pickup Selector)
- Treble Boost/Cut
- Mid Boost/Cut
- Bass Boost/Cut
- Active/Passive Tone
- Active/Passive toggle switch
- 3-Ply black/white/black pickguard
- Fender HiMass bridge with chrome-plated zinc saddles
- Open tapered-shaft machine heads
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Colour: Harvest Green Metallic
- Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel .045 - .105
- Includes deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for the tone.
- • Player II Noiseless pickups offer classic J Bass tone with reduced hum.
- • Modern 'C' neck profile provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • HiMass bridge enhances sustain and minimizes unwanted body resonance.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard may feel a bit dry for some players, requiring occasional conditioning.
- • Harvest Green Metallic finish, while striking, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Active/passive switching, while versatile, can introduce slight tonal inconsistencies.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Player II Noiseless Jazz Bass 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 (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Player II's EQ is more refined than older Fender active systems, offering a wider frequency range and a more transparent sound without excessive coloration.
The Modern 'C' is a subtle evolution – it's thinner and slightly more rounded than a vintage 'C', providing a more contemporary feel for faster playing.
Yes, the HiMass bridge does provide a noticeable improvement in sustain and clarity, reducing sympathetic vibrations and transmitting more string energy to the body.
