Fender 5-String Bass Guitar
Overview
Fender’s 5‑string basses, such as the Player Jazz Bass V, Player II Modified Active Jazz Bass V, and Player Plus Active Jazz Bass V, extend the iconic Jazz Bass format to accommodate a low B string. These instruments combine classic Fender aesthetics with additional range and enhanced electronics.
Features
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Extended Tonal Range: Low B string provides deep, resonant lows ideal for modern playing styles and genres.
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Classic Jazz Bass Body: Solid alder construction, contoured offset shape, and gloss polyester finish.
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Comfortable Playing Feel: Modern “C”-shaped maple necks, satin urethane finish on the back, and smooth fingerboard radius for fast transitions.
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Reliable Hardware: 5-saddle bridges (vintage-style or HiMass for enhanced resonance) and sturdy open-gear tuning machines ensure stability.
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Pickup Configurations: Dual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups; higher-end models use Noiseless™ versions for hum-free performance.
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Tone Control Options: From basic volume/tone configurations to advanced active 3-band EQ with active/passive toggle.
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String Gauges: Typically fitted with Fender USA 7250-5M nickel-plated steel strings (.045–.125).
Technical Specs Table (Generalized)
| Specification | Details (Typical) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fender |
| Body Wood | Alder (solid body, gloss polyester finish) |
| Body Shape | Jazz Bass® offset design |
| Neck | Maple, Modern “C” profile |
| Neck Finish | Satin urethane (back), gloss headstock |
| Scale Length | 34″ (86.36 cm) |
| Fingerboard | Pau Ferro or Maple; 9.5″–12″ radius (model-dependent) |
| Frets | 20 Medium-Jumbo |
| Nut Width | ~1.875″ (47.6 mm) |
| Pickups | Dual single-coil (Player Series or Noiseless™ on higher models) |
| Control Layout | Varies: simple (volumes + tone) to active EQ (bass/mid/treble) |
| Bridge | 5-saddle vintage-style or HiMass™ bridge |
| Tuners | Open-gear or tapered-shaft (modern) |
| Strings | Fender 7250-5M (.045–.125) |
| Typical Electronics | Passive (basic models) or active with EQ and active/passive toggle |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tone Options | Accurate control over bass, midrange, treble; some models have noiseless or hum-canceling pickups |
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