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American Ultra Jazz Bass | American Ultra Series | Fender

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The Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass takes an iconic instrument to new heights. Featuring Fender's innovative Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and a redesigned preamp, the American Ultra Jazz Bass produces the articulate, dynamic tone that defined a genre, now virtually hum free. Its alder body resonates with rich warmth and clarity while the bolt on maple neck with "Modern D" profile plays fast and feels familiar. The compound 10"-14" radius rosewood fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets means notes and solos flow effortlessly from the lowest notes to the highest registers. For the bassist seeking ultimate creative freedom, the American Ultra Jazz Bass delivers.

Ultra Noiseless Pickups Provide Pristine Tone

The American Ultra Jazz Bass is equipped with Fender's Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, re-voiced to produce all the warmth and clarity of the originals with none of the hum. The neck pickup delivers a round, bassy tone perfect for walking lines and solos in the lower register. The bridge pickup cuts with assertive midrange ideal for aggressive fingerstyle or picking. Blend the pickups to create your own signature sound.

Redesigned Preamp Expands Your Tonal Palette

The American Ultra Jazz Bass's redesigned preamp represents a leap forward in Fender bass electronics. Controls include master volume, pan, bass, mid, treble and a tone control. An Active/Passive Mini Toggle switch lets you choose between active and passive circuitry to suit the needs of any musical situation. In passive mode, the natural tone of the Ultra Noiseless pickups rings through with exceptional clarity. Activate the preamp to access a wide range of boosted and sculpted tones, from subtle enhancement to extreme overdrive.

Supreme Playability and Comfort

The American Ultra Jazz Bass's "Modern D" neck profile and 10"-14" compound radius fingerboard provide a fast, fluid playing feel. Rolled, bound fingerboard edges, a tapered neck heel and lightweight tuning machines maximize comfort over long sessions. A bone nut and 21 medium-jumbo frets enable precision intonation for notes and solos alike. The four-saddle HiMass bridge increases sustain and string stability. Overall, the American Ultra Jazz Bass embodies premium build quality and components for a playing experience as inspiring as its tone.

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Arctic Pearl
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Arctic Pearl
Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass Rosewood Fingerboard Arctic Pearl

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  • Alder or ash body (dependent on finish)
  • “Modern D”-shaped neck profile
  • 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard
  • 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • Two Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
  • Redesigned active/passive preamp
  • Includes hardshell case
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