Fender Standard Jazz Bass with Rosewood Fretboard 1996

Up for sale is a classic 1996 Fender Standard Jazz Bass, finished in the striking Torino Red and fitted with a rosewood fingerboard. A great example of Fender's workhorse Jazz Bass from the mid-'90s, this is an instrument that delivers the familiar combination of punch, clarity, comfort, and versatility that has made the Jazz Bass one of the most enduring designs in electric bass history.

This example is presented in Very Good condition, with the honest cosmetic wear you'd expect from a bass that has seen plenty of use over the years. The Torino Red finish still looks fantastic, while the signs of playing give the instrument a nicely lived-in character without detracting from its overall appeal.

The Jazz Bass remains one of Fender's most versatile designs, with its offset body and comfortable neck making it particularly enjoyable to play for extended periods. The rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, familiar playing surface, while the traditional Jazz Bass neck profile offers plenty of room for both fingerstyle and pick playing.

Tonally, the familiar dual Jazz Bass pickup configuration delivers everything from deep, authoritative lows and punchy mids to articulate upper frequencies with plenty of growl when pushed. The independent volume controls allow the two pickups to be blended to taste, while the tone control provides further scope to move from open and articulate sounds to warmer, more rounded bass tones.

Whether you're after classic Fender thump, articulate funk, punchy rock tones, or a versatile studio bass capable of sitting comfortably in a wide range of mixes, this Jazz Bass has all the ingredients you'd expect from a tried-and-tested Fender design.

Most importantly, this is an instrument with plenty of character that plays and sounds superb. There's something particularly appealing about a well-loved '90s Fender, and this Torino Red Jazz Bass has the feel and personality of an instrument that's been enjoyed rather than simply collected.

As with every new arrival that enters our store, this Fender has passed through the trusted hands of our on-site workshop team, where it has been thoroughly inspected, professionally set up, and prepared to ensure it is in tip-top shape for its new home and owner.

A fantastic 1996 Fender Standard Jazz Bass in Torino Red, presented in Very Good condition. With its classic Jazz Bass specification, rosewood fingerboard, versatile pickup configuration, and plenty of honest vintage character, this is a great-playing mid-'90s Fender ready for many more years of music.