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 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: Neck NECK MATERIAL Maple NECK FINISH Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face NECK SHAPE Modern "D" NECK CONSTRUCTION 5-Bolt FINGERBOARD RADIUS 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm) FINGERBOARD MATERIAL Maple POSITION INLAYS Black Pearloid Blocks NUMBER OF FRETS 21 TRUSS ROD Bi-Flex™ STRING NUT Bone NUT WIDTH 1.5" (38.1 mm) NUT MATERIAL Bone
Body BODY Alder BODY FINISH Gloss Urethane BODY SHAPE Jazz Bass® BODY BINDING None BODY STYLE Solid Body BODY MATERIAL Alder
Hardware BRIDGE 4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded) PICKGUARD 3-Ply Aged White PICKUP COVERS Black CONTROL KNOBS Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass® HARDWARE FINISH Nickel/Chrome TUNING MACHINES Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts STRINGS Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406 NECK PLATE 5-Bolt STRAP BUTTONS Locking
Electronics BRIDGE PICKUP Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® MIDDLE PICKUP Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® PICKUP CONFIGURATION SS CONTROLS Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone, Active/Passive Mini Toggle SWITCHING None