Fender Kazuki Arai Edition Deluxe Jazz Bass V, RW FB, Black

The Deluxe Jazz Bass® V Kazuki Arai was first launched in 2021 as a signature model for Kazuki Arai, the bassist of King Gnu and Millennium Parade. Now, it's in our regular lineup with more user - friendly features. This bass has unique neck and body shapes. Its Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® pickups keep the great playability and sound of the previous version. Available in sharp Black, it brings back the gold anodized pickguard. There's also a new 1.0 mm thin pickguard under the 1.2 mm gold anodized one, giving the feel of a 3 - ply pickguard without changing the look. The engraved signature on the neck plate and the plain neck plate show Arai's effort to make a top - notch bass for all bass players, not just fans. Specifications: - Body Shape: Jazz Bass® - Body Material: Ash - Body Finish: Gloss Polyester - Neck Profile: Kazuki Arai 'C' Shape - Fretboard Material: Rosewood - Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm) - Scale Length: 34' (86.36 cm) - No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo - Fretboard Inlays: Abalone Dot Inlays - Pickups: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® (Bridge), Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® (Middle) - Bridge: 5 - Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String - Through - Body or Top - Load) - Pickguard: 1 - Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum - Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges) - Tuning Machines: Gotoh® GB707E - L - C - Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome - Case: Deluxe Gig Bag

Using this Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass V Kazuki Arai Edition is a breeze. First, when you take it out of the deluxe gig bag, check the tuning. Use the Gotoh® GB707E - L - C tuning machines to get the right pitch for the nickel - plated steel strings. Then, plug it into your amplifier and start playing. You can experiment with the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® pickups to get different tones. When it comes to maintenance, keep the bass in a dry and cool place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Clean the body regularly with a soft cloth to keep the gloss polyester finish looking great. Check the strings often and replace them when they start to sound dull. Also, look at the frets for any signs of wear. If you notice the action getting too high or the bass not staying in tune easily, it might be time to take it to a professional for a setup. Lastly, be gentle with the pickguard. The gold anodized aluminum is quite durable, but it can still get scratched. When you're not using the bass, put it back in the gig bag to protect it from dust and minor bumps.