The Artisan Maple Burl Jazz Bass® NOS combines beautiful and exotic tone woods, showing the top - notch craftsmanship of the Fender Custom Shop. It blends Fender's heritage with eye - catching features. The two - piece select ash body with an offset seam, finished in Aged Natural NOS lacquer, pairs perfectly with a stunning 4A maple burl top. A 3A roasted flame maple neck with a round - laminated rosewood fingerboard completes this ideal wood combination. Equipped with a pair of Custom Shop hand - wound vintage Jazz Bass® pickups and vintage wiring, it offers a warm, well - balanced tone with extra punch from the unique wood mix. An RSD HiMass™ bridge and vintage - style oval paddle tuning machines provide high - performance and classic looks. Other premium features include a '60 - style 'U' back - shape, 9.5' radius, 20 medium jumbo (6150) frets, a 4 - ply brown shell pickguard, a bone nut, a disc string tree, a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a certificate of authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Jazz Bass®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam; Body Finish: WLS Undercoat; Neck Profile: 1960 Jazz Bass® 'U'; Fretboard Material: 3A Rosewood; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Scale Length: 34' (86.36 cm); No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo (6150); Fretboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot - 0.25'; Pickups: Custom Shop Hand - Wound '60s Jazz Bass® Heavy Beveled Alnico V (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand - Wound '60s Jazz Bass® Heavy Beveled Alnico V (Neck); Bridge: RSD Designed HiMass™; Pickguard: 4 - Ply Brown Shell; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045 -.105 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Vintage Oval Paddle; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case; Included Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this Fender bass is easy. First, tune it up using the vintage oval paddle tuning machines. Plug it into an amplifier to start making music. When you're done, put it back in the deluxe hardshell case. For maintenance, keep it in a dry place to avoid damage to the wood. Wipe it gently with a soft cloth after each use. If you need to change the strings, use the nickel - plated steel strings of the specified gauges. Make sure to handle the bass with care to keep its premium features in good condition. Also, don't forget to keep the certificate of authenticity safe as it's a proof of the bass's quality.
