Fender Updates Deluxe Series Basses
Fender has revamped their Deluxe series of instruments into a more cohesive lineup with a shared set of upgrades. The series includes new versions of the Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass, and the Deluxe Active Dimension Bass.
Each of the basses now has a 12-inch fingerboard radius, active/passive electronics, a hi-mass bridge, and vintage noiseless pickups. The Dimension bass is relatively unchanged, with the fingerboard radius being its main addition. It, along with the Jazz model, is also available in a 5-string version.
The new Fender Deluxe Series basses will be shipping soon with street prices of $799.99 for the Precision Special, $1,099.99 for the Deluxe Active Jazz, and $999.99 for the Deluxe Active Dimension.
Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special Specs:
| Body: | Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Polyurethane |
| Neck Shape: | “C” Shape |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (864 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets: | 20 Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Position Inlays: | Black Pearloid Dots on Maple, White Pearloid Dots on Rosewood |
| Bridge Pickup: | Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass with Nickel-Plated Pole Pieces |
| Middle Pickup: | Vintage Split Single-Coil Precision Bass |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut |
| Switching: | Pan Pot |
| Configuration: | PJ |
| Bridge: | Fender HiMass |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines: | Standard Open-Gear |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Flat-Top |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt Asymmetrical |
Fender Deluxe Active Jazz Bass Specs:
| Body: | Ash or Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Polyurethane |
| Neck Shape: | “C” Shape |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (864 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple or Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets: | 20 Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Position Inlays: | Black Pearloid Dots on Maple, White Pearloid Dots on Rosewood |
| Pickups: | Dual-Coil Ceramic Noiseless Jazz Bass with Nickel-Plated Pole Pieces |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut |
| Switching: | Pan Pot |
| Configuration: | JJ |
| Bridge: | Fender HiMass |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines: | Standard Open-Gear |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Control Knobs: | Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt Asymmetrical |
Fender Deluxe Active Dimension Bass Specs:
| Body: | Ash |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Polyurethane |
| Neck Shape: | “C” Shape |
| Scale Length: | 34″ (864 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood or Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets: | 21 Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material: | Synthetic Bone |
| Position Inlays: | Black Pearloid Dots on Maple, White Pearloid Dots on Rosewood |
| Pickups: | Dimension Humbuckers |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut |
| Switching: | 5-Position Blade: Pos 1. Bridge Pickup, Pos 2. Inner Coils of Bridge and Middle Pickup, Pos 3. Full Middle and Bridge, Pos 4. Outer Coils of Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 5. Middle Pickup |
| Configuration: | HH |
| Bridge: | Fender HiMass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Tuning Machines: | Standard Open-Gear |
| Pickguard: | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Control Knobs: | Knurled Flat-Top |
| Neck Plate: | 4-Bolt Asymmetrical |
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I bet they’re trying to get down and get some of the business they’ve lost to sire
Crackin a grand for an MIM bass? Where does Fender draw the line? I’ve seen some of their previous $900 MIM axes on CL for $450 a year after release.