Fender American Professional Jazz Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dark Night

The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass in Dark Night with Rosewood Fingerboard is a USA-built, production-level instrument aimed at working bassists who demand professional-grade playability and tone from a familiar Jazz Bass platform. Built around a solid alder body finished in Dark Night polyurethane, it pairs the classic double-cutaway Jazz Bass silhouette with a rosewood fingerboard, three-ply black pickguard, and black pickup covers and knobs for a cohesive, understated aesthetic. It is suited to players across a wide range of styles — from session work to live performance — who want a versatile, reliable instrument made in the USA.

The maple neck carries a Slim “C” profile with rolled fingerboard edges and a “Super-Natural” satin urethane finish on the back, with gloss urethane on the headstock face. A sculpted neck heel improves access to the upper register, while the 9.5” (241 mm) radius rosewood fingerboard features 20 Narrow Tall frets, white dot position inlays, and a 1.5” bone nut across a 34” (864 mm) scale length. Electronics are handled by two V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups — voiced for articulate punch and clarity — controlled via individual pickup volume pots and a master tone, all using ClassicGear Precision potentiometers for smooth, consistent response. Hardware includes a 4-saddle HiMass Pro bridge with string-through-body or top-load stringing options, Fender Lightweight Vintage-Style tuning keys with tapered shafts, a five-bolt asymmetrical neck plate, and nickel/chrome hardware throughout.

A Fender Deluxe Molded Case is included in the box, providing solid protection for storage and transport. The combination of V-Mod III pickups, HiMass Pro bridge, and ClassicGear pots represents a performance-focused upgrade over earlier American Professional series instruments, making this model well suited to players who require consistent, gig-ready performance night after night.

Features:

• Two V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
• Slim "C"-shaped neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges
• Bone nut; 20 narrow-tall frets
• HiMass™ Pro bridge for increased sustain
• ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers
• Includes Deluxe Molded hardshell case

V-MOD III PICKUPS
V-Mod III Jazz Bass pickups are voiced specifically for each position, slightly overwound for punch and presence, yet retaining vintage warmth and clarity.

SLIM "C"-SHAPED NECK PROFILE WITH ROLLED FINGERBOARD EDGES
The slim “C” features a 9.5” fingerboard radius, hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish for a supremely comfortable playing feel.

POSIFLEX™ GRAPHITE RODS
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex™ graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations in the climate. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.

HIMASS™ PRO BRIDGE
This precision-manufactured bass bridge increases sustain and note definition thanks to its high-mass construction delivering improved attack and resonance at every fret position.

CLASSICGEAR™ PRECISION™ POTENTIOMETERS
ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers deliver smooth, consistent control with custom torque, precise resistance and a musical taper for effortless, reliable performance.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL
The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

Specifications:

GENERAL
Series
American Professional
Orientation
Right-Hand
Colour
Dark Night
Country Of Origin
USA

BODY
Body Finish
Polyurethane
Body Shape
Jazz Bass®
Body Style
Solid Body
Body Material
Alder

NECK
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
“Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape
Slim "C"
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Position Inlays
White Dot
Side Dots
White
Number of Frets
20
String Nut
Bone
Nut Width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
Nut Material
Bone
Fret Size
Narrow Tall
Scale Length
34" (864 mm)

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup
V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Pickup Configuration
SS
Controls
Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Switching
None

HARDWARE
Bridge
4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Pickguard
3-Ply Black
Pickup Covers
Black
Control Knobs
Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
Neck Plate
5-Bolt Asymmetrical

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe Molded Case (Included)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.