Five-string jazz Bass from the Fender American Ultra series, made in the USA
Body with high gloss Arctic Burst finish
Neck with Satin-Finish and high gloss lacquered headstock front
Bolt-On construction with 34" long scale length (864 mm)
Alder body with rounded neck heel (Tapered Neck Heel)
Five-piece bolt-on maple neck
21-fret maple fingerboard with block Inlays and white binding
10" to 14" compound fingerboard radius (254 mm to 356 mm)
"Modern D" neck profile with rounded fingerboard edges
One passive Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single coil pickup in centre position
One passive Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single coil pickup in bridge position
Active Preamp with 3-band tone control and 18-volt operating voltage
Active/passive switch and passive treble control for passive mode
Fender Top-Loaded HiMass bridge
Fender "F" Lightweight Vintage-Style tuners
Includes FenderElite Moulded bass case
Modern 5-string Jazz Bass with first-class handling and versatile sound
With the Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V MN Arctic Pearl, the traditional American company sends a modernized interpretation of its popular all-round bass with five strings into the race, which raises the bar with agile handling and diverse sounds of the highest quality. While the subtly optimized Offset-Design of the alder body promises a comfortable playing position, the bolt-on "Modern D" maple neck with compound fingerboard radius offers extremely comfortable playability up to the highest registers. At the bass amp, two Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single coils and an active 3-Band-Equalizer provide a particularly rich sound spectrum with crisp output of the H-string, while traditional tones can also be realized thanks to the active/passive switch. Last but not least, Fender equips the American Ultra Jazz Bass V MN Arctic Pearl E-Bass with a HiMass bridge and precise Lightweight Vintage-Style tuners.
Agile playing characteristics and flexible sounds: the Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V MN Arctic Pearl combines classic Fender design elements with a number of interesting and contemporary detail solutions.
The round tapered neck heel and the "Modern D" profile make it easy to play the five-bolt maple neck up to the highest registers.
Classic bass design with contemporary playing characteristics
The American Ultra Jazz Bass V skillfully combines the legendary design elements penned by Leo Fender with a series of subtle modernizations to achieve excellent playing characteristics and a classically influenced sound with a crisp B-string. While the generous belly cut on the back makes the offset alder body fit comfortably and stably to the body, the rounded neck foot allows unobstructed access to the high registers of the five-ply maple neck. This creates not only with the velvety satin finish, but also with the flat "Modern D" profile and the compound fingerboard radius (254 mm to 356 mm) rising from 10" to 14" ideal conditions for the playful implementation of classical and modern playing techniques.
Hum-free Ultra Noiseless Vintage Single Coils and an active 18-volt preamp with 3-band EQ promise a diverse sonic palette for virtually any style of music.
Ultra Noiseless Pickups and Active 3-Band EQ.
The electrical sound conversion of the American Ultra J-Bass is handled by two Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single coils designed specifically for the bass guitar. Thanks to the special stacked design and the use of Alnico V magnets and classic Polysol copper wire, the noiseless single coils deliver surprisingly lively bass sounds with vintage character and cleanly captured H-string, whose enormous variety of timbres makes the five-stringer an all-rounder for almost any style of music. In addition to the general volume control and the blend pot for smooth mixing of both pickup signals, Fender equips the American Ultra Jazz Bass with an active 3-band tone control for precise adjustment of the sound. Thanks to the 18-volt power supply, the Preamp also offers enormous headroom for an always transparent sound image. If desired, the mini switch on the control plate puts the five-string Bass into passive mode with its own treble cutoff, and traditional sounds can be realized.
Fender Lightweight Tuners not only keep the American Ultra Jazz Bass securely in tune, but also prevent unwanted head heaviness.
HiMass Bridge and Lightweight Tuner
Of course, Fender completes the American Ultra Jazz Bass V MN Arctic Pearl with contemporary appointments that combine classic looks with professional-grade reliability for stage and Studio. With its solid, substantial construction, the Fender HiMass Bridge on the body supports the bass guitar's lively and sustain-strong sound, while five individual string tabs guarantee exact intonation and buttery-soft playable string action. A bone saddle at the other end of the E-Bass guides the strings to the precise and tuning-stable Fender "F" Lightweight tuners, whose lightweight prevents unwanted neck dive.
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