Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass, Arctic Pearl, Rosewood

American Ultra is Fender’s most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone.

Main Features

• Alder 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

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.

Modern “D” Neck
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any musical style and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish makes 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 Ultra Noiseless bass pickups, this preamp features sweeter highs, focused mids and more usable bass

Himass™ Bridge
The HiMass bridge delivers rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability.

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Specifications

Body

• Body: Alder
• Body Binding: None
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern “D”
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block
• String Nut: Bone
• Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded)
• Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: Locking
• Strings: Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
• Tuning Machines: Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts

Electronics

• Bridge 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
• Middle Pickup: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Switching: None