Used Fender Jazz Bass

🇺🇸Fender1960–presentStill in productionAlso known as: J Bass, J-Bass, Fender J Bass
For sale now:7971 listings
Price range:$60–$40,663
Most common:good

About the Fender Jazz Bass

The Fender Jazz Bass arrived in 1960 as a sleeker, more comfortable alternative to the Precision Bass — and ended up becoming an equally essential instrument. The narrower neck and dual single-coil pickups give the Jazz Bass a growly, articulate character that works across jazz, funk, rock, and R&B. The two-pickup design also offers more tonal flexibility than the P Bass; blend them together for a scooped tone, or solo the bridge pickup for that classic Jaco growl.

Body Style

Solid body, offset double cutaway

Tone Character

Growly, articulate, and versatile; scooped mids when pickups blended

Notable Players

Jaco Pastorius, Marcus Miller, Geddy Lee, Larry Graham

Buying Guide

  • 1Single-coil Jazz Bass pickups can hum when soloed individually. This is normal, not a defect. Noiseless aftermarket pickups are a popular mod if it bothers you.
  • 2The neck width at the nut is narrower than a P Bass (1.5" vs 1.625"). Players with large hands sometimes prefer the P Bass neck.
  • 3Geddy Lee signature Jazz Basses (both Fender and Squier versions) are excellent players that hold value well on the used market.

Typical Used Price Range

$250–$2,200based on recent market data

Prices vary based on year, condition, modifications, and seller. This range represents the majority of used listings we track across multiple marketplaces.

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