Capture the unmistakable sound and style of a true bass icon with the Fender Vintera® III Early '70s Jazz Bass®. Inspired by one of the most influential eras in electric bass history, this instrument delivers the rich character, dynamic response, and timeless feel that have defined countless recordings and performances for decades. Designed for players who crave authentic vintage-inspired tone with dependable modern craftsmanship, the Vintera III Early '70s Jazz Bass offers exceptional clarity, punch, and musical versatility across any genre.
Features
- Alder Body
- Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Round-Laminated
- Rosewood or 1-Piece Maple Fingerboard
- Vintage Tall Frets
- Early '70s "C"-Shaped Neck with Bound Fingerboard
- Block Inlays
- Vintage-Style Early '70s Pickups
- Fender Stamped Vintage-Style Non-Reverse Open-Gear Tuning Machines
- 4-Saddle Vintage-Style Bridge with Slotted Steel Saddles
- Era-Correct Details
Specifications
General
Series: Vintera® III
Color: Black
Orientation: Right-Hand
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Body
Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Standard
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: Early '70s "C"
Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
Neck Binding: Parchment
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Nut Material: Bone
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays: Vintage White Pearloid Blocks
Side Dots: Black
Headstock: Jazz Bass®
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: SS
Middle Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '70s Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style Early '70s Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Controls: Volume 1 (Middle Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Tone
Switching: None
Hardware
Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Single-Groove Steel "Barrel" Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 5-Screw Vintage-Style
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style Open-Back
Control Knobs: Black Plastic
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with "F" Logo
Pickup Covers: Black
String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome