Fender Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass®, Maple Fingerboard, California Blue
MODEL #: 0252502326
The Aerodyne Special Series offers a contemporary take on classic Fender® designs. Distinctive aerodynamic lines, custom voiced pickups, state-of-the-art hardware, dazzling finishes, and unmistakable silhouettes combine to create instruments that are pure, purposeful, instantly familiar and radically new.
The Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass® features a sleek new look with vibrant colors adorning the elegantly bound basswood body and the matching headcap. A modern “C” shape satin finished neck with 12” radius fingerboard ensures effortless playability, while newly designed vintage-voiced Jazz Bass pickups and a Babicz® Z-Series FCH-4 bridge deliver a perfect balance of high-performance and classic Fender tone.
The made-in-Japan Aerodyne Special Jazz Bass® inspires with futuristic style, premium appointments and exceptional tone. The bold and original designs that inspired generations live on in the Aerodyne Special series.
FEATURES
- Slim Aerodyne basswood body with bound carved top
- Maple neck with 12” radius maple or rosewood fingerboard
- Matching painted headcap
- New Aerodyne Special pickups
SLIM AERODYNE BASSWOOD BODY WITH BOUND CARVED TOP
Basswood is a premium tonewood celebrated for its balance of clear highs, powerful midrange and warm lows. The body’s sleek “aerodynamic” contours add comfort and style.
MODERN “C”-SHAPED NECK WITH 12” FINGERBOARD RADIUS
The Modern “C” profile feels fast and smooth while the 12” radius makes speedy runs effortless.
MATCHING PAINTED HEADCAP
An elegant matching painted headstock complements each unique finish.
NEW AERODYNE SPECIAL PICKUPS
The new Aerodyne Special pickups are designed to provide each model with full, articulate Fender tone.
BABICZ BRIDGES
Babicz Full-Contact Hardware bridges offer more contact between the strings, the saddles and the body of the instrument for increased sustain and resonance.
BODY
Body Material
Basswood
Body Finish
Gloss Polyester
Body Shape
Jazz Bass®
Body Binding
1-Ply White
NECK
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Construction
4-Bolt
Neck Finish
Satin Polyester with Gloss Polyester Headstock Face
Neck Shape
Modern "C"
Scale Length
34" (864 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Maple
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets
20
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays
Black Pearloid Dots
Side Dots
Black
Truss Rod
Head Adjust
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Aerodyne® Special Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup
Aerodyne® Special Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
Controls
Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Switching
None
Configuration
SS
HARDWARE
Bridge
Babicz® Z-Series FCH-4 Bass
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Tuning Machines
Standard Open-Gear
Control Knobs
Chrome Skirted
Neck Plate
4-Bolt
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)
ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag
Included: Deluxe Gig Bag