{"product_id":"fretless-natural-fender-jazz-bass","title":"Fretless Fender Jazz Style Bass - Natural Finish","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNatural Fretless Jazz Bass Guitar\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Fretless Jazz Bass Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the versatile offset design of a classic Jazz-style bass with the smooth, expressive playing characteristics of a \u003cstrong\u003efretless fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in natural wood with visible grain, this model has a more traditional and understated appearance than many solid-colour basses. The natural body is complemented by a maple neck, dark fretless fingerboard and chrome hardware, creating a classic combination that puts the focus on both the wood finish and the distinctive fretless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth Fretless Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this model is its \u003cstrong\u003efretless fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout conventional metal frets separating each note, players have greater control over pitch, slides and vibrato. Notes can transition smoothly into one another, opening up the expressive sounds associated with fretless bass playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the instrument particularly appealing for \u003cstrong\u003ejazz, fusion, funk, soul, progressive music and melodic bass playing\u003c\/strong\u003e, although its dual-pickup configuration makes it versatile enough for considerably more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Wood Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than covering the body with an opaque colour, the \u003cstrong\u003enatural finish allows the wood grain to remain visible\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving each instrument a more organic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm natural body contrasts with the darker fretless fingerboard, while chrome hardware retains the familiar appearance of a traditional Jazz-style electric bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts classic offset double-cutaway shape also provides the instantly recognisable silhouette associated with this type of instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual Single-Coil Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eJazz Bass-style single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a flexible range of bass tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup can be used for warmer, rounder sounds, while the bridge pickup provides additional attack and definition. 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