Fender Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass Black

Please note: This bass guitar comes with a gig bag.

The Fender® Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the '50s, '60s, and '70s.

The Vintera® III Early '70s Jazz Bass® features an alder body and maple neck with maple or rosewood fingerboard for classic Fender tone that's full of punch and clarity. The early '70s "C"-shape maple neck sports binding and block inlays with 7.25" radius maple or rosewood fingerboard and vintage-tall frets. At its heart, you'll find a pair of vintage-style early '70s single-coil pickups that deliver all the punchy and articulate, warm and woody tone that made Fender® famous. Other features include a vintage-style 4-saddle bridge for rock-solid intonation and sustain and vintage-style tuning machines for enhanced tuning stability.

Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.

Alder Body
A classic Fender® tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity. Alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

Maple Neck with 7.25" Radius Round-Laminate Rosewood or 1-Piece Maple Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
The Maple neck with 7.25" radius round-laminate rosewood or 1-piece maple fingerboard delivers classic Fender tone and vintage comfort, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for enhanced playability.

Early '70s "C"-Shape Neck with Bound Fingerboard and Block Inlays
Early '70s "C"-shape neck with bound fingerboard and block inlays delivers classic period-correct feel and sophisticated visual appeal, featuring the comfortable neck profile and elegant appointments of premium Fender instruments.

Vintage-Style Early-'70s Pickups
Voiced to replicate early-'70s Jazz Bass tones, these pickups deliver authentic period tone with warm, punchy character and balanced output. Capturing the classic growl and articulation that made this era's Jazz Bass sound so distinctive and musical.

Fender Stamped Vintage-Style Non-Reverse Open-Gear Tuning Machines
These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.

4-Saddle Vintage-Style Bridge with Slotted Steel Saddles
4-saddle vintage-style bridge with slotted steel saddles provides period-correct aesthetics and enhanced sustain, offering precise intonation control that contributes to the Jazz Bass's signature growl and clarity.

SPECIFICATIONS

General
Series: Vintera® III
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: 3-Color Sunburst
Country Of Origin: MX

Neck
Headstock: Precision Bass®
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Late '60s "C"
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Side Dots: Black
Number of Frets: 20
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)

Body
Body: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Precision Bass®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder

Hardware
Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style with Threaded Steel Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style "Lollipop" (Non Reverse)
String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style

Electronics
Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Late '60s Split Single-Coil Precision Bass®
Pickup Configuration: Split Single-Coil
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: None

Measurements
Shipping Dimensions: 4.60x15.00x50.00 IN
Shipping Weight: 12.19 LB
Shipping Length: 50.00 IN
Shipping Height: 4.60 IN
Shipping Width: 15.00 IN