Do any Fender basses have active electronics?

Yes! If you'd like a Fender bass with active circuitry, have a look at the Fender Ultra Series. These have active preamps with a great 3 Band EQ.

What kind of music is the Fender Jazz Bass good for?

The Fender Jazz Bass has been used for Rock, Metal, Blues, Funk and of course Jazz to name a few styles. Bands like Guns N' Roses, Rush, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Led Zeppelin have all shown just how versatile this bass can be!

What makes the Jazz Bass different from the Precision?

One big difference is the pickup configuration. The typical Jazz Bass has two single coil pickups while the P Bass features one split-coil pickup. The Jazz Bass usually has a slimmer neck which makes it an easier to manoeuvre around. This is one of the many reasons it was designed as a Jazz model - great for all those fast note runs! The traditional Precision Basses had a larger neck carve.