I have a Squire Jazz Bass in "natural wood" I use to practice, I keep it near my desk.
Life is too short to play an ugly bass.
I just upgraded my personal to a nice used MIM Fender Delux Five String Jazz, but couldn't find a Natural in my price range, but it's a nice maple sunburst.
I'll buy an American in natural when I will the lottery.
I have a few basses, including a acoustic upright.
Remember with Fender...You can either buy an American made Fender made by Mexicans or you can buy a Mexican made Fender made buy Mexicans! ;) I have a Baja Fender Tele MIM....it has all the custom shop pickups and a neck to die for...I am happy.