Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V Maple

American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Jazz Bass V features a unique "Modern D" neck profile for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets means effortless action, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and redesigned preamp provide endless tonal possibilities - without hum. The sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.

Other features include "F"-stamped lightweight vintage-paddle tuning machines with tapered shafts, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes premium molded hardshell case.

FEATURES

• Alder or ash body with sculpted rear contours
• "Modern D"-shaped neck profile with Ultra satin finish
• Bound 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard; 21 medium-jumbo frets
• Two Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups
• Redesigned active/passive preamp

HIGHLIGHTS


MODERN "D" NECK
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any musical style and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish make the neck effortless to play.


10”-14” COMPOUND-RADIUS
Built for speed and easy bending, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register.


ULTRA NOISELESS VINTAGE PICKUPS
The Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups feature true classic Fender tone without hum.


ENHANCED BODY CONTOURS
The tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the sculpted rear body contour is designed for comfort.


RE-DESIGNED ACTIVE/PASSIVE PREAMP
Redesigned for more versatile tone, this preamp features sweeter highs, focused mids and more usable bass.


HIMASS BRIDGE
The HiMass bridge has a lot of metal—and a lot of mass—creating rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability.

SPECS

BODY

• Body Material Alder
• Body Finish Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape Jazz Bass

NECK

• Neck Material Maple
• Neck Construction 5-Bolt
• Neck Binding Black
• Neck Finish Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape Modern "D"
• Scale Length 34" (86.36 cm)
• Fingerboard Material Maple
• Fingerboard Radius 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Number of Frets 21
• Fret Size Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material Bone
• Nut Width 1.875" (47.6 mm)
• Position Inlays Black Pearloid Blocks
• Truss Rod Bi-Flex

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
• Neck Pickup Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
• Controls Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
• Switching None
• Configuration SS

HARDWARE

• Bridge 5-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded)
• Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Pickguard 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Control Knobs Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
• Neck Plate 5-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings Fender® USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456

ACCESSORIES

• Case/Gig Bag Elite Molded Case (Included)