
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.
FEATURES
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
MODEL #: 0199022790
General
SERIES: American Ultra
ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
COLOR: Texas Tea
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
Neck
NECK MATERIAL: Maple
NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE: Modern "D"
NECK CONSTRUCTION: 5-Bolt
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
POSITION INLAYS: Black Pearloid Blocks
NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
TRUSS ROD: Bi-Flex™
STRING NUT: Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
Body
BODY: Alder
BODY FINISH: Gloss Urethane
BODY SHAPE: Jazz Bass®
BODY BINDING: None
BODY STYLE: Solid Body
BODY MATERIAL: Alder
Hardware
BRIDGE: 4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded)
PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
PICKUP COVERS: Black
CONTROL KNOBS: Vintage-Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES: Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
STRINGS: Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
NECK PLATE: 5-Bolt
STRAP BUTTONS: Locking
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
MIDDLE PICKUP: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SS
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
SWITCHING: None
Measurements
DIMENSIONS: 6.60x19.20x52.00 IN
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 25.80 LB
FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH: 34" (86.36 cm)
SHIPPING LENGTH: 52.00 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT: 6.60 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH: 19.20 IN
Accessories
RECOMMENDED GIG BAG: FB1225 Electric Bass Gig Bag, P/N 0991622406 (Not Included)