Fender Launches Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass
Fender has unveiled a new signature instrument for 2023 with the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass. The My Chemical Romance bassist’s new axe comes in a Silver Sparkle finish with a black painted headstock to match his style.
“As the bassist for recently reunited icons My Chemical Romance, Mikey Way’s passionate playing, distinctive style and knack for genre-bending sonic exploration have made him a hugely influential figure in emo, punk rock and beyond,” Fender writes. “The Mikey Way Jazz Bass combines bold design and killer tones for a serious instrument that demands attention.”
The bass, built with an alder body and maple neck, takes many of its appointments from the ’70s Jazz models. That includes a ’70s “C”-shaped maple neck with block inlays and black binding and a pair of vintage-style ’70s single-coil pickups. Even the hardware is old school with a vintage-style 4-saddle bridge, ’70s style “Fender” stamped tuners, and a “Bullet” style truss rod nut. Finally, Way’s signature adorns the back of the headstock.
Fender’s Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass is available now for $1,499.
Fender Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Body: | Alder |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Binding: | Black |
| Neck Shape: | ’70s “C” |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Frets: | 20 |
| Inlays: | Black Block |
| Pickups: | Vintage-Style ’70s Single-Coil Jazz Bass |
| Controls: | Volume, Volume, Tone |
| Bridge: | 4-Saddle Standard |
| Tuners: | Fender ’70s Vintage-Style Stamped Open-Gear |
| Finish: | Silver Sparkle |
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