Fender Player II Jazz Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard, Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst Overview
The Fender Player II Jazz Bass in Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst with a rosewood fingerboard is a modern evolution of the classic Jazz Bass, designed to meet the needs of contemporary bassists while honoring its rich heritage. The alder body provides a balanced and resonant tone, suitable for various musical genres.
The maple neck features a Modern “C” profile, ensuring a comfortable playing experience. The rosewood fingerboard has a 9.5-inch radius and rolled edges, enhancing playability and providing a smooth feel across all 20 medium jumbo frets.
Equipped with Player Series Alnico V single-coil Jazz Bass pickups, this instrument delivers a powerful and articulate tone, capturing the classic Jazz Bass sound with enhanced clarity. The 4-saddle bridge with single-groove steel “barrel” saddles ensures precise intonation and sustain, while the open-gear tuning machines offer reliable tuning stability.
The Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst finish, combined with the rosewood fingerboard, gives the bass a timeless aesthetic appeal. The satin urethane finish on the back of the neck provides a smooth, fast feel, allowing for effortless movement along the fretboard.
- Body Finish : Gloss Polyester
- Body Material : Alder
- Body Shape : Jazz Bass®
- Body Style : Solid Body
- Bridge Mounting : 5-Screw Vintage-Style
- Bridge Pickup : Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
- Bridge : 4-Saddle Standard
- Case/Gig Bag : None
- Color : Sparkle 3-Color Sunburst
- Configuration : JJ
- Control Knobs : Black Plastic with White Indicator
- Controls : Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
- Fingerboard Material : Slab Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fret Size : Medium Jumbo
- Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
- Headstock : Jazz Bass®
- Middle Pickup : Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
- Neck Finish : Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Material : Maple
- Neck Plate : 4-Bolt with "F" Logo
- Neck Shape : Modern "C"
- Number of Frets : 20
- Nut Material : Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width : 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- Orientation : Right-Hand
- Pickguard : 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Position Inlays : White Dot
- Strings : Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- Subtype : Electric Bass
- Switching : None
- Truss Rod Nut : 3/16" Hex Adjustment
- Truss Rod Wrench : 3/16" Hex (Allen)
- Truss Rod : Single Action, Head Adjust
- Tuning Machines : Standard Open-Gear