Fender Player Jazz Bass setup specs

The setup numbers for the Fender Player Jazz Bass, in millimetres and inches. Print the one-page sheet and keep it in the case.

Neck relief
0.30mm (0.012")0.012" (0.30mm)
Capo the 1st fret, hold the last fret, measure at the 7th to 8th fret with a feeler gauge.
String height, low E
2.4mm (6/64")6/64" (2.4mm)
At the 12th fret, top of fret to bottom of string. Measure with a steel rule.
String height, high G
2.0mm (5/64")5/64" (2.0mm)
At the 12th fret, top of fret to bottom of string. Measure with a steel rule.
Fretboard radius
241mm (9.5")9.5" (241mm)
Scale length
864mm (34")34" (864mm)
20 frets
Strings
.045-.105
Nut slot depth
0.020" - 0.024"

Source: Fender: How do I set up my bass guitar properly?, checked 2026-09-16.

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