Detail 01
Individual volume, master tone controls
Each pickup has its own volume control, alongside one master tone control.
Product detailSKU #1500000327827
FenderAmerican Professional II Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Dark Night
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Dark Night American Professional II Jazz Bass combines an alder body, maple neck, and maple fingerboard with two V-Mod II single-coil pickups. The neck pickup is described as warm and round, while the bridge pickup brings a brighter, more articulate growl. Individual pickup volumes and a master tone control let you set their levels from the bass. A slim C neck, rolled edges, satin neck finish, and sculpted heel are aimed at comfortable travel across the fingerboard and access to its upper frets. The HiMass bridge is described as adding sustain and string resonance.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Walking basslines and solos that call for the neck pickup's warm, round character.
- Slap-focused or punk-influenced parts where the bridge pickup's articulate growl is useful.
- Moving into upper-register lines across all 20 narrow-tall frets.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; the bass is specified as right handed.
- Players looking for a five-string bass.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
9.5-inch fingerboard radius
The maple fingerboard has a 9.5-inch radius.
Detail 03
Hardshell case
A hardshell case is included for carrying and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation and 1.5-inch bone nut width suit your preferred setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the pickup configuration?
It has two V-Mod II single-coil Jazz Bass pickups.
02Which pickup is brighter?
The bridge pickup is described as bright and articulate, while the neck pickup is warm and round.
03Does it come with a case?
Yes. A hardshell case is included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Middle
- Proprietary Single Coil
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Control Layout
- Individual volume, Master tone
- Bridge
- Proprietary Single Coil
8 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Narrow-Tall
- Nut Material Width
- Bone, 1.5 in. (38.1 mm)
- Radius
- 9.5 inch
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 4 String
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- C Wood: Maple Neck joint: Bolt-on Scale length: 34" Truss rod: Standard Finish: Satin Urethane Pickups Pickup configuration: SS Middle: Proprietary Single Coil Bridge: Proprietary Single Coil Control layout: Individual volume, Master tone Fretboard Material: Maple
15 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Nickel/Chrome
- Body Material
- Alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss Urethane
- Body Type
- Solidbody, Double Cutaway
- Inlays
- Dot
- Wood
- Maple
- Finish
- Satin Urethane
- Neck Wood
- Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Maple
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Neck Joint
- Bolt-on
- Body Style
- C
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage-style
- Body Shape
- C
- Bridge Tailpiece
- High Mass
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell case
3 detailsOther
- Configuration
- SS Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
- Truss Rod
- Standard
- Shape
- C
