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American Ultra Precision Bass | American Ultra Series | Fender

American Ultra Precision Bass | American Ultra Series | Fender

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Blas Perez Plays The American Ultra Precision Bass | American Ultra Series | Fender

Introducing The American Ultra Series | Fender

Introducing The American Ultra Series | Fender

Description

The Fender American Ultra Series Precision Bass is designed for players who want the most advanced, highest performance Precision Bass ever made. The team spent over two years on intense R&D, analyzing and improving everything on this new flagship line. Made in America in Corona, California, the American Ultra P Bass features new noiseless pickups, advanced electronics, tapered heel and body contours, a redesigned neck profile, a rosewood fretboard with rolled edges and new stage-ready finishes. It all adds up to a Precision Bass you’ll never part with. But don’t let these modern updates fool you. The vibe of the American Ultra Series Precision Bass is still classic Fender.

Precision Bass modern D-profile comfortable neck

Ultra noiseless pickups

The American Ultra is loaded with an Ultra Jazz Bass pickup in the bridge and an Ultra Precision Bass pickup in the middle. They deliver a powerful, punchy tone with zero noise and hum. 

Precision Bass modern D-profile comfortable neck

Advanced electronics

The pickups can be further colored with an active/passive preamp, featuring new, re-voiced EQ points. The other controls on the American Ultra Precision Bass are also ultra-modern. Pickup selects are made with a pan pot. Explore more tonal possibilities with boost/cut switches for bass, midrange and treble.

P bass tapered neck heel for easy access to upper frets

New neck heel

A first for Fender, the American Ultra’s sculpted neck heel allows for effortless access to the upper frets. It’s a significant reduction in bulk at the base of the neck, super thin but structurally sound with maximum resonance.

(maple fretboard pictured)

The American Ultra P Bass neck has a modern-D profile. It’s flatter than a standard-D, with a faster back and a little more “meat” on the shoulders. Fender created an all-new process to apply a thin coast of satin urethane, giving the neck a completely smooth, raw wood feel. Your hands won’t stick here.

Features

  • Alder or ash body (dependent on finish)
  • One Noiseless Vintage split-coil P Bass middle pickup
  • One Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup
  • “Modern D”-shaped neck profile
  • 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard
  • 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • Includes hardshell case
warning

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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5 Reviews

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of respondents would recommend this to a friend

excellent choice for vintage and modern P-bass sound, feel
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Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording3
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. Tuning heads are a bit "sticky"1
  2. Adjusting noise from sliding fingers on strings1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Solid Electronics5
  2. Fun To Play4
  3. Good Feel4
  4. Good Pick Up4
  5. Good Tone4

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • excellent choice for vintage and modern P-bass sound, feel

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byIra W

    fromRedmond, WA

    I was looking for the classic P-bass sound and feel and this instrument delivers. It's a solid 10lbs but the balance is excellent between neck and body. Both pickups are fully functional, which shouldn't have to be said, but there it is. You can solo bridge or neck, each with a vast range of tonal qualities in passive or active mode. The passive tone and active bass, treble, and mid provide so much room. I've been playing it for a month and have nothing but good things to say. Oh yeah, the tuning heads are a bit sticky, which means you have to apply a bit more force than expected and then it "gives". This is not really a problem, just an observation that they are not 100% smooth. It's nothing new with Fender tuning heads.

  • Very happy with this bass.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byJohn M

    fromMoreno Valley Ca

    Worship music at church

  • This is the ultra bass!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBob O.

    fromSun City West, Arizona

    This is the best bass I have ever had my hands on. The balance is perfect, the D neck is so comfortable, the frets have no sharp edges. Tone wise, it covers everything. The feel is definitely Ultra. Workmanship is very good.

  • A great guitar and amp

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byBubba

    fromWeiser ID

    Beginner but didn't want to waste money on a lesser bass. It is everything I could have imagined

  • Beautiful - and perfect out of the box

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byThe Commissioner

    fromWisconsin

    Okay - yeah this is the new ultra series. Playing through a TC750 w/Hartke 1000W cab. Purchased the Mocha Burst. Received the axe - out of the box it buzzed because it was detuned to D - tuned it up and haven't touched anything on it yet. I have about 20 hours on the thing and it's perfect for me. Gigged it, transported it, practice with it. ZERO complaints - It is a professional guitar

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  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byMICHAEL

    fromMassachusetts

    What gauge and type of strings does the American Ultra Precision Bass ship with?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender American Ultra Precision Bass comes equipped from the factory with Fender 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound strings, featuring gauges of .045–.105.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJames

    fromWhitehall.PA

    does it come with a hard shell case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes - Fender CASE MOLDED AM ELITE UPG BASS.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byPygocentrusyzer

    fromChico

    Is the mocha burst alder or ash?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    It is dependent on the finish

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byPaul

    fromHouston TX

    Is this a full-size 34" scale bass ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byFrank

    fromBatesville ms

    Does it come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    MOLDED AM ELITE UPG BASS Black Gray

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byFish

    fromundisclosed

    What is the width at the nut?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    1.625" (41.3 mm)
    Open Reply - Ronald
    1.625"