The Fender® Jazz Bass® was launched in 1960 as a luxury model and alternative to the P Bass®. Although it had jazz in its name, artists from other genres were also enthusiastic about the powerful, throaty sound of the two pickups. The offset body and slim neck profile are so ergonomic that bassists still like to let off steam on stage with a J Bass® today.The Fender Standard Jazz Bass delivers exactly the vibe and tone that made the historic Fender original a rock'n'roll icon. Its "Modern C" profile neck plays comfortably and quickly, while two Fender Standard pickups produce the coveted rumble. An uncomplicated, easy-to-play J Bass® that defines the standard for a true Fender experience.
Are you passionate about playing and ready for the next step? That's where the Player II Modified guitars and basses come in. With sophisticated upgrades that make you so musically versatile that you can realise any idea.The Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass® is a contemporary version of our legendary offset woofer. The slim neck in a modern C-profile plays quickly and smoothly, while the silk-matt urethane finish on the back gives it a pleasant feel. It is available either as a one-piece maple neck or with a rosewood slab fingerboard, both with a comfortable 9.5" fingerboard radius and 20 medium jumbo frets. The resonant alder body is available in many new finishes. Our new Player II Noiseless™ pickups deliver the coveted Jazz Bass® rumble, eliminating any noise. The new active preamp with EQ enables active/passive tone control. The strings run over a HiMass™ bridge with four string saddles, tapered tuners and a TUSQ® nut. This combination creates a solid string action and the bass remains in tune even during long sessions.Get that real throaty Fender bass roll in your music with the Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass®.
Our Fender® Precision Bass® brings 1951 freedom into play for bassists. They no longer have to stand behind their huge fretless double bass, but can hang the woofer around their neck, move around while playing and fire off precise, crisp riffs thanks to the innovative fretting. Today, the Precision Bass® is at home on stages and in studios all over the world.The Fender Standard Precision Bass gives you exactly the bass tone that made the historic Fender model a rock'n'roll icon. Its "Modern C" profile neck plays comfortably and relaxed, while a Fender Standard pickup produces the coveted distinctive growl. An uncomplicated, easy-to-play P Bass® that defines the standard for a true Fender experience.
Epiphone is not only famous for its unique guitar series, but also has a long tradition in the manufacture of basses. The term bass guitar in connection with Epiphone can therefore be taken almost literally. Epiphone can look back on over 125 years of history. Epaminondas Stathopoulos, founder and namesake of Epiphone, registered his first patent at the age of 24, which was to be followed by many more and revolutionise the world of instrument making. But the history of Epiphone is also closely linked to the ingenious guitarist Les Paul, who experimented in the Epiphone workshops in 1941 and developed the first solid-body electric guitar. Today, Epiphone stands for innovative ideas in guitar making and for successful replicas of classic instruments that are affordable for everyone.
The GB64 is the perfect tool for bassists who are looking for a bass with modern features but don't want to do without a traditional look. The neck, made from the much-appreciated roasted maple neck, which was already a great success on the B4/B5 ASRM models, is also used here and gives the GB64 a powerful, rich tone in addition to extra stability and a classic look. On the electric side, the Cort VTB pickups in combination with the active electronics deliver a wide range of typical J-sounds.
Paying homage to the decade in which it was born, the Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass® combines the luxurious playability that made it famous with the versatility and massive tone of its two Fender-designed Alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-to-play 9.5" radius fingerboard and narrow frets, and a vintage-style bridge with threaded saddles. This Throwback Squier model also features 1960s-inspired headstock markers, rich nickel-plated hardware and a smooth, glossy vintage-style neck finish for an old-school vibe.
Paying homage to the 1970s evolution of the P Bass®, the Classic Vibe '70s Precision Bass embodies the aesthetics of the original and produces massive tone thanks to its Fender-designed alnico split-coil pickup. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-to-play 9.5" radius fingerboard and narrow frets, as well as a vintage-style bridge with screw saddles. This Throwback Squier model also features 1970s-inspired headstock markers, rich nickel-plated hardware and a smooth, glossy vintage-style neck finish for an old-school vibe.
The Artisan B4 Element model has been completely redesigned and combines the best elements of the very popular Artisan B series, such as a roasted maple fingerboard on a 5-piece panga-panga, Bartolini pickups and electronics. The new MetalCraft M4 bridge with "Dual String Loading" system is also used here, which ensures better vibration transmission thanks to its increased mass. The contours of the mahogany body have been shaped even more ergonomically and the wonderfully grained ash top comes in 3 great colour variations. The combination of the right elements, together with Cort's excellent manufacturing quality, make the Artisan B4 Element an exceptional bass for professionals and enthusiasts.