Fender
Fender Player II Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Polar White
100
EJ Score
Legendary $849.99
Modern evolution of Fender's iconic J Bass with alder body, Modern C neck, and dual Alnico V single-coils. The Player II updates a legend with contemporary playability improvements.
Critics
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100
EJ Score
Legendary Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Perfect 100/100 community score from Sweetwater with verified buyer reviews praising tone and feel
- +Maple-on-maple fingerboard provides lightning-fast response and classic bright attack
- +Hand-rolled fretboard edges deliver broken-in comfort straight from factory
- +Polar White finish looks stunning in person with flawless glossy finish
- +Modern C neck profile with 9.5-inch radius balances comfort and speed
Cons
- −At $850, pricing is higher than original Player series without major feature additions
- −Maple fingerboard may be too bright for players seeking darker, warmer Jazz Bass tones
The Verdict
This is what happens when Fender gets it right. That perfect 100 community score isn’t hype—buyers are leaving the Ibanez SR600 and other mid-tier basses in the dust after picking up the Player II. The rolled edges, smooth maple board, and updated pickups deliver legitimate improvements over the original Player series. At $850, you’re getting authentic Fender DNA with modern refinements. One reviewer called the Polar White finish “amazing in person,” and the tone “excellent.” If you want a J Bass that works out of the box with zero compromise, this is it.
