A Modern Take On the Classic J Bass Tone

V-Mod Jazz Bass pickups bring Fender's classic J Bass tone firmly into the 21st century. Developed by pickup master Michael Bump, V-Mods feature a proprietary blend of Alnico V and II magnets. The result is a vintage-inspired tone that's chock-full of warmth, clarity, and sustain. Each pickup has been calibrated for its respective position and delivers optimal performance in any configuration. Fender's V-Mod Jazz Bass pickups are the perfect blend of classic and contemporary, yielding a powerful sound that's ideal for rock, blues, metal — basically anything you throw at it. If you're searching for a modern take on the classic Jazz Bass tone, you can't go wrong with these pickups.

The perfect blend of classic and contemporary

When renowned pickup designer Michael Bump designed V-Mod Jazz Bass pickups, he set out to take Fender's familiar tone and refine it — and the bassists we meet agree that he succeeded. These innovative pickups employ Alnico II magnets on the bass side and Alnico Vs on the treble side, yielding a classic J Bass tone with lots of clarity and truckloads of vintage warmth. So what are you waiting for? Load these V-Mods into your bass and harness the classic sound that made Fender legendary.