Fender Jazz Bass

thumb|right|The Fender Jazz Bass The Fender Jazz Bass (often shortened to "J-Bass") is the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. It is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental frequency. The body shape is also different from the Precision Bass, in that the Precision Bass has a symmetrical lower bout on the body, designed after the Telecaster and Stratocaster lines of guitars, while the Jazz Bass has an offset lower bout, mimicking the design aesthetic of the Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitars. Quotes about the Fender Jazz Bass The Fender Jazz Bass is yet another of those classic instruments that was created for a purpose but then found utility outside that purpose. Sure, it’s great for jazz, and has been ever since it was released in 1960 (briefly as the Deluxe Model before being renamed to reflect the design elements it borrowed from the Jazzmaster guitar), but the very feature that made it appeal to jazz players – its slimmer, narrower neck – made it equally suited for genres yet to come. Metal, psychedelia, funk, progressive rock, grunge… heck, rock as we know it didn’t even exist at the time the Jazz Bass was launched. Mixdown (magazine) Mixdown External links Category:Fender guitars