The American Professional Jazz Bass draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player.Fender's popular Slim C-Shaped neck sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a Super-Natural satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod III Jazz Bass Pickups are more articulate than ever while delivering the punch and clarity the Jazz Bass is known for, ClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.V-MOD III PickupsV-Mod III Jazz Bass pickups are voiced specifically for each position, slightly overwound for punch and presence, yet retaining vintage warmth and clarity.Slim C-Shaped Neck ProfileThe slim C features a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish for a supremely comfortable playing feel.Posiflex Graphite RodsAll American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations in the climate. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.HiMass Pro BridgeThis precision-manufactured bass bridge increases sustain and note definition thanks to its high-mass construction delivering improved attack and resonance at every fret position.ClassicGear Precision PotentiometersClassicGear Precision Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.Sculpted Neck HeelThe rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.