Fender Standard Jazz Bass Midnight Blue 1999 Electric Bass

This is a Fender Standard Jazz Bass in Midnight Blue finish. Made in Mexico in 1999, this bass consists of a Poplar body, a Maple neck, and a 20-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include Chrome hardware, Standard Die-Cast tuners, and a set of Standard Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups. These pickups are wired to two volume controls, and a master tone control.

The Maple neck sits comfortably in the hand, with the ’D’ profile allowing for comfortable reach in all registers and promoting ergonomic thumb positioning, whilst the Gloss finish is fantastic for smooth, quick transitions up and down the neck. The Rosewood fingerboard feels pleasant under the fingers, whilst the 9.5” radius and Medium Jumbo frets allow for ease of different techniques such as slap bass or chordal playing. The double cutaway and contoured body design allows the player to have unobstructed access to the entire register, whilst also making longer durations of playing a comfortable experience.

The tone of the Standard Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups are exactly what you would expect from such a traditional design, with a pleasing array of tonal options available. The single coil pickup in the bridge position delivers a vintage flavour with a snappy response and a defined top. The single coil in the neck position delivers a Fender ‘Thump’ which is both powerful and clear. Independent volume controls allow for the pickups to be blended together to unlock a palette of tonal options. No matter the settings each note across the entire fretboard is articulated and balanced with no muddiness in the lower registers and a punchy timbre across all notes. The simplicity of the controls ensure that you can stay focused on your playing whilst still offering comprehensive control of your tone.