2016 Fender American Standard "PJ" Bass - Limited Edition 3-Color Sunburst

2016 Fender American Standard "PJ" Bass – Limited Edition 3-Color Sunburst

The Altitude Summary
This limited edition 2016 Fender American Standard "PJ" Bass fuses two legendary designs into one powerhouse instrument. With the iconic Precision Bass® body and a slim, fast-playing Jazz Bass® neck, it offers the ultimate combination of comfort, style, and tonal versatility. The dual Custom Shop pickups—a split-coil Precision in the middle and a single-coil Jazz at the bridge—deliver a wide tonal palette, from fat, punchy lows to articulate growl. Whether you’re holding down the groove or stepping out with melodic lead lines, this bass adapts with ease. Finished in a classic 3-color sunburst with a “Limited Edition” neck plate, this model stands out both visually and sonically.

This bass has some wear and has been played, but only has really a ding or two (pictured) aside from finish scratches.  The pickguard and playing area have some scratches, but nothing through the finish or substantial.  Frets have some wear but no significant divots.  It comes in an awesome Gator/Fender Hardshell case, but does not include any case candy.  

Balanced Feel and Classic Fender Build
Crafted in the USA, the alder body offers rich resonance and sustain while keeping the instrument light and comfortable. Paired with a satin-finished maple neck and rosewood fretboard, the modern “C” neck profile and 9.5” radius provide a natural, familiar feel for any playing style. Fender’s Posiflex™ graphite support rods add stability and long-term reliability, making this a trusted choice for gigging players.

High-Mass Bridge and Custom Shop Pickups
A HiMass™ Vintage bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability, giving the bass rock-solid intonation and response whether strung through-body or top-loaded. The Custom Shop ’60s Precision and Jazz Bass pickups offer vintage warmth, punch, and clarity. Dual volume knobs allow for precise blending between pickups, with a master tone control to dial in just the right amount of edge or smoothness.

Limited Edition Appeal
Unique to this run, the “Limited Edition” neck plate and classic black 3-ply pickguard add distinctive touches. The instrument is finished in gloss polyurethane, capturing the timeless beauty of Fender’s sunburst finishes while offering excellent durability.

Key Features:

• Alder body with gloss polyurethane finish in 3-Color Sunburst

• Maple neck with satin urethane back and gloss headstock face

• Modern “C” neck shape and rosewood fingerboard with 9.5" radius

• Custom Shop ’60s Precision Bass split-coil middle pickup

• Custom Shop ’60s Jazz Bass single-coil bridge pickup

• 4-saddle HiMass™ Vintage bridge (string-through-body or top-load)
  

• 1.5” synthetic bone nut, 34” scale length, 20 medium jumbo frets

• Fender lightweight vintage paddle-key tuners

• Limited Edition neck plate included

This PJ Bass combines classic Fender style with premium modern appointments and exclusive limited-run features—perfect for serious players and collectors alike.