The Fender Custom Shop Artisan Maple Burl Jazz Bass NOS embodies American craftsmanship with its aged natural finish and nitrocellulose lacquer NOS treatment. This four-string bass guitar features an ash body with a striking figured maple top, complemented by a maple neck with a comfortable 60 JB U-profile. The 864 mm scale length and the rosewood fretboard with a 241 mm radius and 20 frets provide excellent playability, while the 38.1 mm nut width ensures a comfortable hand position. The electronics include two hand-wound Custom Shop 1960s Jazz Bass pickups with heavily beveled Alnico V magnets in an S-S configuration, controlled by two volume knobs and a tone knob for versatile sound shaping. The hardware consists of chrome/nickel components with Fender tuning machines, strung with nickel-plated steel strings in gauges 0.045-0.105. This instrument combines exceptional tonal qualities with meticulous attention to detail, delivering the classic Jazz Bass sound with enhanced resonance and sustain. The included hard shell case offers secure storage and transport protection for this professionally crafted instrument, made in the USA.