Fender 0140480561 Player II Jazz Bass

The Fender Player II Jazz Bass is a right-handed, four-string solid-body electric bass built around the familiar Jazz Bass platform. Its alder body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fingerboard combine classic materials with updated Player II playability details. The Hialeah Yellow finish is paired with a 3-ply parchment pickguard for a distinctive visual presentation.

This bass suits players who need a versatile instrument for rehearsals, recording, live performance, or building a first serious bass rig. Its 34-inch scale length and 1.5-inch synthetic-bone nut follow the long-scale Jazz Bass format. The offset, contoured alder body is designed for comfortable playing in seated or standing positions.

Two Player Series Alnico 5 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups provide the instrument's JJ pickup configuration. Separate volume controls for the middle and bridge pickups let players blend pickup output, while the master tone control adjusts the overall high-frequency roll-off. This layout supports a range of bass sounds without requiring a pickup selector switch.

The maple neck uses Fender's Modern “C” profile, a satin urethane finish on its back, and a gloss urethane headstock face. Its 9.5-inch-radius slab rosewood fingerboard has rolled edges, 20 medium-jumbo frets, white-dot position inlays, and white side dots. A single-action, head-adjust truss rod provides neck-relief adjustment.

For a working bass setup, the Player II Jazz Bass uses a 4-saddle standard bridge with single-groove steel barrel saddles and standard open-gear tuning machines. The bridge supports individual string setup adjustments, while the supplied factory string set is Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel in .045–.105 gauges. It can serve as the central bass instrument in an amplifier, direct box, recording-interface, or pedal-based rig.

Key Features

• Alder Body: Contoured solid alder construction provides the classic Jazz Bass body platform.
• JJ Pickup Configuration: Two Alnico 5 single-coil pickups offer independently blendable pickup voices.
• Modern “C” Maple Neck: Satin-backed neck profile supports a smooth, familiar playing feel.
• Rosewood Fingerboard: Slab rosewood board has rolled edges and a 9.5-inch radius.
• 4-Saddle Bridge: Single-groove steel barrel saddles allow individual string setup adjustment.
• Open-Gear Tuners: Standard open-gear machines support straightforward tuning adjustments.

Design & Installation

The Player II Jazz Bass combines an alder Jazz Bass body with a gloss polyester finish, nickel/chrome hardware, and a 4-bolt neck plate with Fender “F” logo. Its Hialeah Yellow body is fitted with a 3-ply parchment pickguard, black pickup covers, and black plastic control knobs with white indicators. The neck uses maple construction, a slab rosewood fingerboard, synthetic bone nut, and vintage-style disc string tree.

No vehicle-style installation or speaker wiring is applicable because this is a fretted electric bass guitar. Set the instrument up for your preferred action and intonation using the adjustable bridge, and use the listed .070-inch hex wrench for saddle-height adjustments when appropriate. The manufacturer recommends the Classic Series Precision/Jazz Bass Wood Hardshell Case, part 0996166306, or FB1225 Electric Bass Gig Bag, part 0991622406; both are not included.