Fender’s Player Series and Player Plus Series have been updated for 2023 with new colors and left-handed models. First up is the addition of Candy Apple Red and Sea Foam Green for the Player Series Jaguar Bass and Jazz Bass models. The Player Plus Precision and Jazz V basses will now come in Fiesta Red while the Player Plus Jazz will have Sienna Sunburst as an option.
For all the southpaw players, Fender has added left-handed versions to the Player Jazz Bass and the Player Plus Precision Bass.
All of the new Player and Player Plus options will be shipping this spring with price points from $849.99 to $1,249.99.
Fender Player Jaguar Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Profile: | Modern “C” |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Fingerboard: | Pau Ferro or Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″ |
| Frets: | 20 |
| Inlays: | White Dots (Pau Ferro), Black Dots (Maple) |
| Pickups: | Player Series Alnico 5 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass, Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Controls: | Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Standard |
| Tuners: | Standard Open-Gear |
| New Finish: | Candy Apple Red, Sea Foam Green |
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Fender Player Jazz Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Polyester |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Profile: | Modern “C” |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Fingerboard: | Pau Ferro or Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.5″ |
| Frets: | 20 |
| Inlays: | White Dots (Pau Ferro), Black Dots (Maple) |
| Pickups: | Player Series Alnico 5 Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Controls: | Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Standard |
| Tuners: | Standard Open-Gear |
| New Finish: | Candy Apple Red, Sea Foam Green |
| New Orientation: | Left-handed |
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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 |
| New Finish: | Fiesta Red |
| New Orientation: | Left-Handed |
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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 |
| New Finish: | Sienna Sunburst |
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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 |
| New Finish: | Fiesta Red |
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