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Blacktop J-Bass - Black

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Blacktop J-Bass - Black
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Phenomenal, Blacktop series power and performance now comes to a bold new interpretation of the venerable Jazz Bass guitar. In one of the most distinctive iterations of the instrument ever designed, Fender now introduces the Blacktop Jazz Bass.

Sleek and supercharged, the Blacktop Jazz Bass features dual, Blacktop split-coil Precision Bass pickups that pack a powerful, one-two tonal punch.

Other distinctive touches are three Jazz Bass control knobs (volume for each pickup and a master tone) and a Blacktop HiMass bridge. Features include an alder body, maple neck with modern C shape and gloss urethane finish, rosewood fretboard with 9.5 inch radius and 20, medium jumbo frets, three-ply, black-white-black pickguard, open-gear tuners and chrome hardware.

Available in Black and new White Chrome Pearl.

Body
Body: Alder
Body Shape: Jazz Bass
Body Finish: (0148600506, 0148600523)Polyester

Neck
Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Dot Position Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane Finish
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt
Truss Rods: Standard Truss Rod System
Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment

Electronics
Pickup Configuration: S/S
Bridge Pickup: Blacktop Split Single-Coil Precision Bass Pickup (Bridge)
Neck Pickup: Blacktop Split Single-Coil Precision Bass Pickup (Neck)
Controls: Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone

Hardware
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Blacktop 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass Bridge
Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear Tuners
String Nut: Synthetic Bone

Miscellaneous
Strings: Fender USA Super Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)

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Superb Bass Guitar 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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I intended to buy a Fender Aerodyne MIJ Jazz Bass as I am seeing a lot of good reviews on this guitar. While checking your Downtown store, I can't help but compare this Blacktop bass to an Aerodyne as they look almost the same but to my surprise - Blacktop has more tones and louder. Comparing the price, Aerodyne is much expensive but performance wise and playability, can't see much difference so I did take the Blacktop home instead and was quite happy with my decision. This is now my go to bass guitar for gigs and jam sessions.
Posted by Deo on Feb 22, 2019
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Closest Store   Mississauga, Ontario
The double P pickups had me curious to try this bass. Fit and finish was very solid, balanced very nicely but the best part T-O-N-E! These pickups are amazing, have had tons of compliments on the warmth and power of this guitar. It's now my go-to, edging out my MIA Standard P. I am now curious to try the P version.
Posted by anonymous on Sep 14, 2014
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Closest Store   Moncton, New Brunswick
I bought this bass about a year ago and it's been my go-to bass since then. Good quality for the price in my opinion. Well suited for any style of music.
Posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2013
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Blacktop Jazz Bass 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Halifax, Nova Scotia
I just recently got back into playing Bass after almost 20 years.. I picked up a Squire Bass Kit to start and then a used Thunderbird (Epi)... After a while I felt it was time for a New Bass and since funds were a bit tight I ended up going with this Blacktop Jazz Bass from Fender, and I am so very glad I did. After I got it set up and some new strings It plays great and the sound is something else! In short, for a Mexican made guitar I think you would be hard pressed to find better!
Posted by James W on Feb 9, 2012
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