Description
Description
Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is our most advanced series of instruments. American Ultra II guitars and basses feature premium materials, precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge design for instruments that both advance the state-of-the-art and stand the test of time.
The Fender® American Ultra II Jazz Bass® V features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features our Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. Ebony or quartersawn maple 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards feature Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay® side dots and Graph Tech® TUSQ® nuts. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow unparalleled access to the higher register, while the truss rod access at the headstock provides convenient and easy setup and adjustment.
Outfitted with a set of specially designed Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, this bass delivers a massive tonal range, from vintage warmth to modern snap, all without a hint of hum. The redesigned preamp features unprecedented control to unlock endless tonal possibilities. Key features include S-1™ switching for active/passive operation, passive tone control and 3-band active EQ with switchable midrange frequency. Additional road-ready features including an adjustable HiMass™ top-load or string-through-body bridge, Fender light-weight tuners with tapered shafts, knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass V infuses iconic style with advanced appointments to take your playing to stratospheric new heights. For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers.
Features
- Select Alder Body with Ultra Contours and Sculpted Neck Heel
- Graphite Reinforced Quartersawn Maple Modern “D” Profile Neck with Posiflex™ Support Rods
- 10"-14" Compound Radius Ebony or Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay Side Dots
- Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® Pickups
- Ultra II Active Bass Preamp With S-1™ Switching
- 5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ Bridge (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) and Deluxe Fluted-Shaft Tuners
Specs
Specs
General
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | US24014268 |
| Product Color: | Sinister Red |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Body
| Body Shape: | Jazz Bass |
| Body Material: | Select Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Ultra Satin Urethane |
| Neck Shape: | Modern "D" |
| Fingerboard Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech TUSQ |
| Nut Width: | 1.875" (47.6mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | Compound 10-14" (254-355.6mm) |
| Scale Length: | 34" (863.6mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Bolt-On |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Black Pearloid Dot - 7mm |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Luminlay |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass |
| Middle Pickup: | Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass |
| Controls and Switching: | Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Stacked Concentric Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone Control, Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut, Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector |
| Electronics Notes: | S-1 Switch on Volume Selects Active Mode (Up Position) or Passive Mode (Down Position); 2-Way Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz) |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge: | 5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) |
| Tuning Machines: | Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Metal |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum |
| Knobs: | Heavy Knurled Flat-Top |