As detailed above, there are a few main differences between the Jazz Bass and Precision Bass. Both are clearly cut from the same Fender – presumably tweed – cloth, sharing very similar design elements. That said, they both offer players a unique tone and playing experience. The first and obvious difference is the body shape. The BEST Fender production models ever were probably the AVRIs. The American Original 60s Jazz Bass was also a very good instrument (which was a huge surprise to me as the AO60s P-basses were generally rather poor, both for my personal taste and with regards to build quality/QC). The standard has graphite rods in the neck, the special doesn't and has a narrower neck. The standard has CS 60 pickups, the special has Vintage Alnico. The tuning machines and bridges are also different. The Special absolutely DOES have graphite rods in the neck. LoveThatBass likes this. Watch as bassist Adam Blackstone walks through the exciting features from the American Ultra Jazz Bass. Learn more about the American Ultra Series here: http The American Original ‘70s Telecaster Custom features the first authentic CuNiFe magnet-powered Wide Range pickup in over 40 years, complemented by a calibrated Tim-Shaw-designed ‘70s Telecaster single-coil bridge pickup. Other features include individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, 3-way toggle switch, original-era body radii I Happen to own a 92 American Jazz bass, and a 97 American Standard Jazz bass. Both good basses, but I prefer the 97. The 92 does not have string through body bridge or graphite rods in the neck. That started in the late 90s (my 97 has the graphite rods). Fender's American Standard Jazz Bass V scored a giant bass hit with its introduction in 1960. With its sleek offset body; thin, fast neck and rich, growling tone, it was a raring, roaring racecar of a bass that quickly established itself as a must-have instrument. The satin finish is subtle, not like an Ernie Ball, and feels instantly familiar. The frets are perfect and, like most USA Fenders since 2008, very well rolled. Again, picking up this bass and playing it is like discovering an old friend. A 3-band active EQ affords precise tone shaping with a toggle to switch between active or passive mode for ultimate flexibility. The Player Plus Jazz Bass V neck is sleek, fast, and smooth thanks to its silky satin finish, comfortable rolled edges on a 12" radius fingerboard, and modern "C" back-shape. A rock solid HiMass™ bridge provides The Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass takes a tried-and-true design and complements it with modern updates. The latest incarnation of a groundbreaking instrument, this electric bass guitar boasts a balanced-sounding alder body, which pairs nicely with the classic punch provided by its V-Mod II single-coil pickups. qgDy.