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.
Body | Alder |
Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
Control Knobs | Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass® |
Fingerboard | Maple |
Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
Neck Finish | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
Pickguard | 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum |
Position Inlays | Black Pearloid Blocks |
Body Shape | Jazz Bass® |
Neck Material | Maple |
Neck Shape | Modern "D" |
Scale Length | 34" (86.36 cm) |
Fingerboard Radius | 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm) |
Number of Frets | 21 |
Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
String Nut | Bone |
Nut Width | 1.5" (38.1 mm) |
Truss Rod | Bi-Flex™ |
Bridge Pickup | Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® |
Middle Pickup | |
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 |
Pickup Switching | None |
Pickup Configuration | SS |
Bridge | 4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded) |
Tuning Machines | Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts |
Strings | Fender® 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, .045-.105 (Model No. 0737250406) |
Case/Gig Bag | Elite Molded Case |