The classic and supreme - the Fender Jazz Bass. We've been exploring this instrument to the fullest. This book delves into the Fender Jazz Bass, which has reigned as the flagship electric bass since its introduction in 1960. The site delves into jazz basses with a variety of content, including an introduction to vintage models from the 60s and 70s by decade, an explanation of the instrument's structure and features, a vintage jazz bass test run by King Gnu bassist Arai Kazuki, an introduction to the favorite jazz basses of professional bassists, and maintenance and customization tips. [CONTENTS] ■JAZZ BASS 1960's?The beautiful golden age of the Sunburst.Content that allows you to fully enjoy the Fender Jazz Bass from the 1960s, the coveted instrument of bassists. The person who gave us an explanation of basses from each era was Yasumasa Imai, a well-known researcher of vintage guitars and basses. The article also includes his new theory on the change in rear pickup position on 1970s jazz basses. ■VINTAGE JAZZ BASS GALLERY This book provides a comprehensive introduction and explanation of jazz basses from each decade from the 1960s to the 1980s. We even investigate places that are not usually seen, such as inside the cavity and neck pockets. ■Exploring the universal mechanism of the jazz bass A new explanation of the structure of the jazz bass as an instrument. The content will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the characteristics of the jazz bass as an instrument. ■Kazuteru Arai (King Gnu) × FENDER JAZZ BASS A vintage Fender Jazz Bass test drive project by Arai Kazuki of King Gnu, one of the most notable bassists today. What impressions did he have when playing jazz basses from each era? ■The legendary 1959 Jazz BassThe 1959 Jazz Bass was thought to no longer exist. We'll be featuring this legendary bass, exploring its details and characteristics as an instrument. ■Masters of the Jazz Bass Introducing masters who play the Fender Jazz Bass, including Jaco Pastorius, John Paul Jones, and Flea. It also explains how the Fender Jazz Bass has played a role in music history. ■Fender Jazz Basses Loved by Bassists Introducing the Fender Jazz Basses loved by bassists. Along with photos of their favorite instruments, they talk about the details and appeal of their basses. ■SPECIAL INTERVIEW? Kawasaki Teppei Kawasaki is a session bassist who has been very active in live performances and recordings for many artists. As a dedicated Fender jazz bassist, he spoke in depth about the appeal of this instrument and also introduced his own favorite instrument. ■SPECIAL TALK SESSION? Negishi Takayoshi x Sakamoto Ryuta A conversation between two of Japan's leading jazz bassists, Negishi Takayoshi and Sakamoto Ryuta. It's packed with deep insights into the appeal and uses of this instrument from a player's perspective. ■Complete Guide to Jazz Bass Maintenance and CustomizationIntroduces maintenance and customization methods to improve your Jazz Bass. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to make playing the jazz bass easier, or for anyone who wants a jazz bass that stands out from the crowd. ■JAZZ BASS Spec ChangesThe table below shows the changes in specs by decade. Looking at this, the characteristics of Fender Jazz Basses from each era are immediately clear.