Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass®
The Aerodyne Special Series offers a contemporary take on classic Fender® designs. Distinctive aerodynamic lines, custom voiced pickups, state-of-the-art hardware, dazzling finishes, and unmistakable silhouettes combine to create instruments that are pure, purposeful, instantly familiar and radically new.
The Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass® features a sleek new look with vibrant colors adorning the elegantly bound basswood body and the matching headcap. A modern “C” shape satin finished neck with 12” radius fingerboard ensures effortless playability, while newly designed vintage-voiced Jazz Bass pickups and a Babicz® Z-Series FCH-4 bridge deliver a perfect balance of high-performance and classic Fender tone.
The made-in-Japan Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass® inspires with futuristic style, premium appointments and exceptional tone. The bold and original designs that inspired generations live on in the Aerodyne Special series.
Features
- Slim Aerodyne basswood body with bound carved top
- Maple neck with 12” radius maple or rosewood fingerboard
- Matching painted headcap
- New Aerodyne Special pickups
- Babicz® FCH bridge
Slim Aerodyne Basswood Body with Bound Carved Top
Basswood is a premium tonewood celebrated for its balance of clear highs, powerful midrange and warm lows. The body’s sleek “aerodynamic” contours add comfort and style.
Modern “C”-Shaped Neck with 12” Fingerboard Radius
The Modern “C” profile feels fast and smooth while the 12” radius makes speedy runs effortless.
Matching Painted Headcap
An elegant matching painted headstock complements each unique finish.
New Aerodyne Special Pickups
The new Aerodyne Special pickups are designed to provide each model with full, articulate Fender tone.
Babicz Bridges
Babicz Full-Contact Hardware bridges offer more contact between the strings, the saddles and the body of the instrument for increased sustain and resonance.
Body
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Body MaterialBasswood
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Body FinishGloss Polyester
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Body ShapeJazz Bass®
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Body Binding1-Ply White
Neck
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck Construction4-Bolt
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Neck FinishSatin Polyester with Gloss Polyester Headstock Face
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Neck ShapeModern "C"
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Scale Length34" (864 mm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets20
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Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.5" (38.1 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Pearloid Dots
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Side DotsBlack
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Truss RodHead Adjust
Electronics
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Bridge PickupAerodyne® Special Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
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Middle PickupAerodyne® Special Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
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ControlsVolume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
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SwitchingNone
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ConfigurationSS
Hardware
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BridgeBabicz® Z-Series FCH-4 Bass
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Hardware FinishChrome
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Tuning MachinesStandard Open-Gear
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Control KnobsChrome Skirted
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Neck Plate4-Bolt
Miscellaneous
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
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Legal NoticeWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Accessories
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Case/Gig BagIncluded: Deluxe Gig Bag
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