Fender American Professional Jazz Bass®, Maple Fingerboard, Natural

Quick Product Summary

The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass® in Natural with Maple Fingerboard combines the unmistakable versatility of a Jazz Bass with modern refinements designed around serious live, studio and everyday playing.

This Natural version stands out with its ash body, maple fingerboard and 4-ply tortoiseshell pickguard, giving the bass a distinctive combination of traditional Fender styling and visible natural wood character.

Two V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups provide the familiar flexibility of independent pickup volume controls with a master tone, while the Slim "C" maple neck, rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel are designed for comfortable, confident playability. A 4-saddle HiMass™ Pro bridge, lightweight Fender tuners, bone nut and ClassicGear™ Precision™ Potentiometers complete a professional specification.

A Fender Deluxe Molded Case is included.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	American Professional Jazz Bass®
Model Number	0192932721
Finish	Natural
Body	Ash
Fingerboard	Maple
Neck Profile	Slim "C"
Scale Length	34"
Pickups	Two V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass® pickups
Bridge	4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Country of Origin	USA
Included Case	Deluxe Molded Case
Best For	Live performance, recording, session work and serious everyday playing

What's Included?

✔ Fender American Professional Jazz Bass®, Natural, Maple Fingerboard
✔ Fender Deluxe Molded Case
✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Why Choose The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass?

Classic Jazz Bass Versatility With Modern Refinement

The fundamental Jazz Bass formula remains reassuringly straightforward: two single-coil pickups, independent pickup volume controls and a master tone. That simple layout gives you a surprisingly wide tonal range without adding complicated switching or onboard menus.

V-Mod III Jazz Bass Pickups

A pair of V-Mod III single-coil Jazz Bass pickups deliver the punch, definition and articulation expected from a professional Jazz Bass. Independent volume controls let you blend the neck and bridge pickups to suit the track, stage or playing style.

Slim "C" Neck With Rolled Fingerboard Edges

The maple neck uses Fender's Slim "C" profile together with rolled fingerboard edges and a “Super-Natural” satin urethane finish on the back. The result is a neck designed to feel comfortable and familiar from the first note while remaining suitable for long rehearsals, recording sessions and gigs.

Ash Body With Natural Finish

This particular version uses an ash body finished in Natural, allowing the wood itself to become a major part of the instrument's visual identity. Combined with the maple fingerboard, black position markers and tortoiseshell pickguard, it gives this model a particularly distinctive traditional Fender appearance.

HiMass™ Pro Bridge

The 4-Saddle HiMass Pro bridge provides individual adjustment for each string and supports both string-through-body and top-load stringing. It gives the American Professional a substantial, highly adjustable bridge platform designed for dependable professional use.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Fender American Professional Jazz Bass vs Precision Bass

A traditional Precision Bass centres around the simplicity and focused character of a single split-coil pickup. The American Professional Jazz Bass gives you two independently controlled single-coil pickups, making it the stronger option for players who value pickup blending and a wider range of sounds directly from the instrument.

Fender American Professional Jazz Bass vs Vintage-Style Jazz Bass

A vintage-inspired Jazz Bass typically prioritises period-style specifications and feel. The American Professional takes a more modern working-player approach with a 9.5" fingerboard radius, Narrow Tall frets, rolled fingerboard edges, sculpted heel and HiMass Pro bridge. It is ideal for players who want classic Jazz Bass fundamentals without being restricted to strictly vintage specifications.

Fender American Professional Jazz Bass vs Active Bass

An active bass normally adds powered electronics and additional onboard EQ. The American Professional keeps its controls deliberately direct, making it a strong choice for players who prefer adjusting their sound through pickup balance, playing technique, their amplifier and effects rather than relying on an onboard preamp.

Fender American Professional Jazz Bass vs Intermediate Jazz Bass

An intermediate Jazz Bass can be an excellent working instrument, but the American Professional is aimed at the player looking for a long-term professional instrument with USA manufacture, upgraded pickups, refined neck detailing, professional hardware and an included Deluxe Molded Case.

Who Is It For?

The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass is particularly well suited to:

• Professional and semi-professional bassists

• Gigging musicians looking for a dependable main bass

• Studio and session players

• Experienced Jazz Bass players ready to upgrade

• Players moving into their first premium USA-made Fender

• Bassists who prefer straightforward passive controls

• Musicians covering several styles with one instrument

• Players who prefer a maple fingerboard

• Bassists specifically looking for the visual character of a Natural ash body

It is equally at home as a professional workhorse or as a premium long-term instrument for the dedicated home player.

Playing Styles & Applications

Few electric bass formats are as adaptable as the Jazz Bass. The independent pickup volumes allow you to alter the character of the instrument quickly, making the American Professional particularly useful for players who need one bass to cover several different musical situations.

It is a strong choice for rock, pop, funk, soul, R&B, blues, jazz, indie, studio recording, live performance and general session work, while the straightforward control system makes quick adjustments easy on stage.

Why Choose A Natural Ash Jazz Bass With A Maple Fingerboard?

One of the biggest attractions of this particular American Professional Jazz Bass is its combination of an ash body and Natural finish. Rather than hiding the body beneath an opaque colour, the Natural finish makes the wood grain a central part of the instrument's appearance, so each example has its own visual character.

The maple fingerboard continues the clean natural aesthetic and uses contrasting black dot position markers. For players choosing between different versions of the American Professional Jazz Bass, this configuration is particularly appealing if the look and feel of a traditional maple-board Fender is high on the priority list.

Compatibility & Recommended Essentials

The American Professional Jazz Bass uses Fender's established 34" long-scale four-string format and comes fitted with Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel strings in .045-.105 gauges.

Useful additions for a complete setup include:

• Bass amplifier or bass amp and cabinet

• Quality 1/4" instrument cable

• Bass strap

• Chromatic tuner

• Spare .045-.105 bass strings

• Guitar or bass stand

• Strap locks if preferred

• Bass effects pedals for additional sound shaping

A Deluxe Molded Case is already included, so there is no immediate need to purchase a separate hard case.

Looking for advice on choosing the right bass amplifier, strings, cable or effects for your Fender Jazz Bass? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

Fender introduced the Jazz Bass in 1960, creating an alternative to the Precision Bass with an offset body, narrower nut width and two separately controlled single-coil pickups. That fundamental combination proved remarkably adaptable and helped establish the Jazz Bass as one of the defining electric bass designs.

The American Professional concept develops that familiar design for the demands of the modern working bassist rather than attempting to reinvent it. Details such as the Slim "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges, sculpted heel, V-Mod III pickups and HiMass Pro bridge focus on everyday playability, control and performance.

The Natural ash-body version gives that modern specification a particularly traditional visual character, allowing the grain of the instrument to remain part of its appearance rather than covering it beneath an opaque finish.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Fender
Series	American Professional
Model	American Professional Jazz Bass®
Model Number	0192932721
Formatted Model Number	019-2932-721
UPC	885978993185
Product Type	4-String Electric Bass Guitar
Country Of Origin	USA
Orientation	Right-Handed
Colour / Finish	Natural
Body Shape	Jazz Bass®
Body Material	Ash
Body Finish	Polyurethane
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Slim "C"
Neck Finish	“Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard Material	Maple
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Scale Length	34" / 864 mm
Number Of Frets	20
Fret Size	Narrow Tall
Position Inlays	Black Dot
Side Dots	Black
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.5" / 38.1 mm
Bridge Pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup	V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Pickup Configuration	SS
Controls	Volume 1 – Middle Pickup, Volume 2 – Bridge Pickup, Master Tone
Pickup Switching	None
Bridge	4-Saddle HiMass™ Pro – String-Through-Body or Top-Load
Tuning Machines	Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
Control Knobs	Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard	4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Strings	Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105
Case / Gig Bag	Deluxe Molded Case included

Power Requirements

The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass uses a straightforward passive pickup and control system and does not require a battery for normal operation.

Simply connect the bass to a bass amplifier, audio interface, DI box or suitable effects setup using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Fender American Professional Jazz Bass in Natural with Maple Fingerboard is a particularly appealing version of the professional Jazz Bass formula. The Natural finish and ash body give it distinctive visual character, while the Slim "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges and familiar control layout make it a highly practical working instrument.

The real strength is that Fender has retained what makes a Jazz Bass so useful while refining the areas professional players interact with every day. V-Mod III pickups, a HiMass Pro bridge, professional hardware and an included Deluxe Molded Case make this a convincing long-term option rather than simply a cosmetic upgrade.

Best suited for: Gigging, studio and serious players wanting a versatile USA-made Jazz Bass with a Natural ash body

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level and intermediate Jazz Bass-style instruments

Most commonly paired with: A quality bass amplifier, instrument cable, tuner and comfortable strap

Our tip: If the visible character of natural wood and the clean look of a maple fingerboard appeal to you, this is one of the standout configurations in the American Professional range

Showroom feedback: The Slim "C" neck, rolled fingerboard edges and straightforward two-volume control layout make this specification immediately familiar to Jazz Bass players while still feeling like a meaningful professional upgrade.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps customers choose the right instruments and equipment for their playing style, experience and budget.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

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• Friendly support before and after your purchase

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• A large Birmingham showroom

• Decades of experience helping musicians choose the right gear

Whether you're moving up to your first USA-made Fender or looking for a professional Jazz Bass to add to an established collection, our team can help you choose the right instrument and complete your setup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Fender American Professional Jazz Bass made in the USA?

Yes. This model is manufactured in the USA.

Is the Natural version made from ash?

Yes. Model 0192932721 uses an ash body with a Natural polyurethane finish.

What fingerboard does this version have?

This particular model has a maple fingerboard with black dot position markers.

What pickups are fitted?

It uses two V-Mod III Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups, with an independent volume control for each pickup and a master tone control.

Is this Jazz Bass active or passive?

It uses a straightforward passive pickup and control system, so no battery is required for normal operation.

What does the Slim "C" neck feel like?

The Slim "C" is designed to offer a comfortable, relatively streamlined playing feel. Combined with the 1.5" nut width, rolled fingerboard edges and satin neck finish, it makes this a particularly approachable specification for players accustomed to the traditional Jazz Bass format.

What fingerboard radius does it have?

The maple fingerboard has a 9.5" / 241 mm radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses Fender's established 34" / 864 mm long scale.

Can the strings be fitted through the body?

Yes. The HiMass Pro bridge supports either string-through-body or top-load stringing.

What strings are fitted?

Fender specifies USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel strings in .045-.105 gauges.

Is this a good choice for recording?

Yes. The ability to blend two Jazz Bass pickups independently makes it particularly useful for studio work, where different pickup balances can be used to suit different arrangements without changing basses.

Is a hard case included?

Yes. A Fender Deluxe Molded Case is included with this model.