Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V Electric Bass Guitar, Maple Fingerboard – Sinister Red

Ultimate Versatility with Signature Jazz Bass Style – The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V Electric Bass Guitar with a Maple Fingerboard in Sinister Red

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.

• 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

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body: Select Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Material: Select Alder

Neck

• Headstock: Jazz Bass®
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern “D”
• Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
• Fingerboard Radius: 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot – 7 mm
• Side Dots: Luminlay®
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 34″
• Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™
• String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
• Nut Width: 1.875″ (47.6 mm)
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®

Hardware

• Bridge: 5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Strings: Fender® USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Locking

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
• Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: 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
• Switching: Pan Pot
• Special Electronics: 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)

Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 0199122799
SKU: I795831-N-2-WHXB
UPC: 717669891466

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