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 V 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 | Rosewood |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Neck Finish | Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Mint Green |
| Position Inlays | White Pearloid Block |
| 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 | 1.875" (47.6 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 | 5-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded) |
| Tuning Machines | Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts |
| Strings | Fender® USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges) |
| Case/Gig Bag | Elite Molded Case |
