Description
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
ACCESSORIES
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Case/Gig Bag – Elite Molded Case (Included)
BODY
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Body Material- Alder
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Body Finish -Gloss Urethane
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Body Shape – Jazz Bass
ELECTRONICS
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Bridge Pickup- Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
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Middle Pickup – Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
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Controls -Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
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Switching – None
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Configuration – SS
HARDWARE
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Bridge – 4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded)
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Hardware Finish – Nickel/Chrome
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Tuning Machines – Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
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Pickguard – 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
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Control Knobs – Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
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Neck Plate – 5-Bolt
MISCELLANEOUS
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Strings – Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
NECK
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Neck Material – Maple
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Neck Construction – 5-Bolt
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Neck Binding – Cream
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Neck Finish – Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
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Neck Shape – Modern “D”
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Scale Length – 34″ (86.36 cm)
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Fingerboard Material – Maple
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Fingerboard Radius – 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
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Number of Frets – 21
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Fret Size – Medium Jumbo
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Nut Material – Bone
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Nut Width – 1.5″ (38.1 mm)
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Position Inlays – Black Pearloid Blocks
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Truss Rod – Bi-Flex™