FENDER - AMERICAN ULTRA JAZZ BASS - Ultraburst

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 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.

Alder or ash body with sculpted rear contours
“Modern D”-shaped neck with Ultra satin finish
Bound 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard; 21 medium-jumbo frets
Two Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups
Redesigned active/passive preamp

MODERN "D" NECK
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any musical style and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish makes the neck effortless to play.

10”-14” COMPOUND-RADIUS
Built for speed and easy bending, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register.

ULTRA NOISELESS VINTAGE PICKUPS
The Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups feature true classic Fender tone without hum.

ENHANCED BODY CONTOURS
The tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the sculpted rear body contour is designed for comfort.

RE-DESIGNED ACTIVE/PASSIVE PREAMP
Redesigned for Ultra Noiseless bass pickups, this preamp features sweeter highs, focused mids and more usable bass

HIMASS™ BRIDGE
The HiMass bridge delivers rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability.


BODY
Body Material
Alder
Body Finish
Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape
Jazz Bass®
Body Binding
None

NECK
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Binding
White
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape
Modern "D"
Scale Length
34" (86.36 cm)
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Number of Frets
21
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays
White Pearloid Block
Truss Rod
Bi-Flex™

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
Middle 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
Switching
None
Configuration
SS

HARDWARE
Bridge
4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded)
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Pickguard
3-Ply Mint Green
Control Knobs
Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
Neck Plate
5-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, .045-.105 (Model No. 0737250406)

ACCESSORIES
Case/Gig Bag
Elite Molded Case (Included)