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

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

General

• SERIES: American Ultra
• ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
• COLOR: Cobra Blue
• COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US

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

Measurements

• DIMENSIONS: 6.40x18.90x44.80 IN
• SHIPPING WEIGHT: 22.35 LB
• FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo
• SCALE LENGTH: 34" (86.36 cm)