Fender Unveils Player Plus Series Basses

Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass V Tequila Sunrise

Fender has just announced an update to their Player Series called the Player Plus line. The range, which includes three basses, offers upgraded playability and electronics.

“Player Plus puts the future of guitar squarely in your hands with vital versions of our most iconic models – featuring new Noiseless pickups for dynamic sound, a Modern “C” neck with smooth rolled edges for comfort and speed, and electric new colors to fit any vibe,” Fender says of the series.

The newly launched basses are the Player Plus Precision Bass (featuring a P/J pickup set), the Player Plus Jazz Bass, and the Player Plus Jazz Bass V. Each is crafted with an alder body and maple neck. They’re fitted with the aforementioned noiseless pickups as well as a three-band EQ with an active/passive toggle.

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The line has a variety of colors like Cosmic Jade, Tequila Sunrise, Silver Smoke, and Belair Blue in addition to more standard finishes as Olympic Pearl and 3-Color Sunburst. They’re shipping soon with prices ranging from $1,049 to $1,149.

Fender Player Plus Precision Bass Specs:

Scale:34″
Body:Alder
Neck:Maple
Neck Shape:Modern “C”
Fingerboard:Maple, Pau Ferro with Rolled Edges
Frets:20 Medium Jumbo
Inlay:Black or White Pearloid Dot
Pickups:Player Plus Noiseless P/J
Electronics:3-band EQ w/Active Passive Switch
Bridge:Fender HiMass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
Tuners:Standard Open-Gear
Finish:Silver Smoke, Cosmic Jade, 3-Color Sunburst, Olympic Pearl

Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass Specs:

Scale:34″
Body:Alder
Neck:Maple
Neck Shape:Modern “C”
Fingerboard:Maple, Pau Ferro with Rolled Edges
Frets:20 Medium Jumbo
Inlay:Black or White Pearloid Dot
Pickups:Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass
Electronics:3-band EQ w/Active Passive Switch
Bridge:Fender HiMass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
Tuners:Standard Open-Gear
Finish:Olympic Pearl, Aged Candy Apple Red, 3-Color Sunburst, Belair Blue

Fender Player Plus Jazz Bass V Specs:

Scale:34″
Strings:5
Body:Alder
Neck:Maple
Neck Shape:Modern “C”
Fingerboard:Maple, Pau Ferro with Rolled Edges
Frets:20 Medium Jumbo
Inlay:Black or White Pearloid Dot
Pickups:Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass
Electronics:3-band EQ w/Active Passive Switch
Bridge:Fender HiMass with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
Tuners:Standard Open-Gear
Finish:Cosmic Jade, Opal Spark, 3-Color Sunburst, Tequila Sunrise

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