Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass® V, Maple Fingerboard, Avalanche
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Product Description
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Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V with Maple Fretboard 2024 - Present - Avalanche
The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V is built for bassists who need a versatile five-string instrument that delivers both vintage warmth and modern precision. Featuring a select alder body with sculpted body contours, this Jazz Bass V offers effortless playability and superior comfort. The quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures smooth, fast playing, while the 10"-14" compound radius maple fingerboard delivers the precision needed for complex playing. Whether you need deep lows, punchy mids, or articulate highs, this five-string bass is designed to cover it all.
Ultra II Noiseless Pickups for Hum-Free Performance
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass V is equipped with Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, delivering a wide tonal range without any unwanted hum. The combination of vintage-inspired pickups and modern electronics gives you the ability to switch between smooth, round lows and snappy, articulate highs with ease. The active/passive S-1 switch unlocks further tonal possibilities, allowing you to switch between traditional passive tones and modern active sounds for any musical situation.
Advanced Electronics for Complete Tonal Control
The redesigned preamp provides full control over your tone with a 3-band active EQ and a switchable midrange frequency selector. The passive tone control adds flexibility for shaping your sound, even in passive mode, while the stacked concentric controls for midrange and treble/bass boost/cut offer precise tonal adjustments. With the American Ultra II Jazz Bass V, you'll have the power to dial in your sound exactly the way you want it.
Precision Hardware for Superior Stability and Sustain
The 5-saddle HiMass bridge provides both string-through-body and top-load options for maximum sustain and tuning stability. Fender lightweight tuners with tapered shafts ensure fast, accurate tuning, while the knurled aluminum control knobs provide a smooth, reliable feel for precise adjustments. Designed to meet the demands of professional bassists, this five-string Jazz Bass offers consistent performance in any setting.
Perfect for Players Who Demand Power and Versatility
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass V is ideal for serious bassists who require a versatile instrument capable of covering a wide range of musical genres. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, this bass offers the precision, reliability, and tonal control needed to excel. With its advanced features and iconic Fender style, the Ultra II Jazz Bass V is the ultimate tool for five-string players who expect the best.
Body
- Body shape: Jazz Bass
- Body wood: Select alder
- Body finish: Gloss urethane
Neck
- Neck wood: Quartersawn maple
- Neck shape: Modern D
- Neck finish: Ultra satin urethane
- Scale length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Fingerboard: Quartersawn maple
- Fingerboard radius: 10"-14" compound radius
- Number of frets: 21
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Nut material: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Position inlays: Black pearloid dot - 7 mm
- Side dots: Luminlay
- Truss rod: Bi-Flex
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- Special electronics: S-1 switch for active/passive mode, 2-way mini-toggle midrange frequency selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)
- Controls: Master volume (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
Hardware
- Bridge: 5-saddle adjustable HiMass (string-through-body or top-load)
- Tuning machines: Fender F lightweight vintage-paddle keys with tapered shafts
- Pickguard: 1-ply black anodized aluminum
- Control knobs: Heavy knurled flat-top
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Other
- Strings: Fender USA 7250-5M nickel plated steel (.045-.125 gauges)
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Deluxe molded
- Country of origin: USA