Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass – Iconic Tone, Refined for Today

The Fender American Professional Classic Jazz Bass RW Faded Firemist Gold is engineered for bassists seeking the soul of a golden-era Fender combined with modern reliability and comfort. With its faded Firemist Gold finish and rosewood fingerboard, this Jazz Bass stands out in any performance or recording setting. The American Professional Classic Jazz Bass unites vintage-inspired sound with contemporary playability, appealing to demanding musicians who prioritize both style and substance.

Heritage Features with Modern Innovations

Unique to this model is the combination of Coastline™ ’62 single-coil pickups—overwound for extra output and inspired by Fender’s Pure Vintage line—and the proprietary Greasebucket™ tone system. Together, these components deliver authentic vintage character along with greater tonal versatility than standard Jazz Basses.

Premium Materials and Build Quality for Professional Results

Expect superb resonance, tuning stability, and classic feel thanks to the use of high-grade woods and hardware throughout.

• Body Material: Alder — provides a balanced tone with focused mids and powerful low end
• Fast, smooth playability is achieved through the Modern "C" maple neck finished in satin urethane.
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" (241 mm) radius — ensures comfortable, controlled fretting
• Bridge: 4-saddle vintage-style with steel saddles — maintains solid intonation and classic attack

Versatile Electronics for Demanding Players

Shape your sound while retaining clarity through the versatile Jazz Bass electronics, which cover everything from deep foundational tones to articulate leads.

• Pickups: Coastline™ ’62 single-coil Jazz Bass® (neck and bridge) — delivers true vintage punch with enhanced output
• Multiple tones are accessible with the Volume 1 (neck), Volume 2 (bridge), Master Greasebucket™ Tone controls, helping you dial in your signature sound without sacrificing clarity.
• Pickup Configuration: SS (two single-coils) — classic Jazz Bass versatility

Precision Setup and Playability

Built for smooth action and comfort, the setup and finishing details ensure it’s stage- or studio-ready straight from the gig bag.

• Scale Length: 864 mm (34") — industry standard for clarity and tension
• Frets: 20 medium jumbo — easy bends and precise intonation
• Nut Width: 38.1 mm — fast neck profile for complex lines
• Nickel/chrome, vintage-style "lollipop" tuners complete the hardware, delivering stability with classic style.

Who Is It For? The Right Choice for Professional and Aspiring Bassists

This instrument serves both experienced players seeking vintage character and ambitious musicians upgrading to a professional American-made bass. Designed for those who need classic aesthetics, flexible sounds, and superior comfort in the studio or on stage, this model adapts to funk, rock, jazz, soul, and more, thanks to its electronics and quality build. Take it to your next gig or session—its deluxe gig bag keeps your bass protected wherever you go.

From Leo Fender’s Workshop to Modern Stages

Launched as a tribute to the most celebrated Jazz Bass era, the American Professional Classic Jazz Bass series revives the innovations that shaped countless hit records and remain in high demand by top musicians. Today, it merges that legendary Fender feel and depth with refinements for the modern player, upholding Fender’s legacy as a pioneer of the electric bass.