Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V 5-String Bass Guitar (Plasma Red Burst, Maple Fingerboard)

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About Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V 5-String Bass

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 V features a unique Modern D neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges 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 and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities without hum. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.PrecisionThe acclaimed Jazz Bass, with its dual pickups, slim neck and curvaceous offset waist, has been redesigned to create an even sleeker feel. An advanced neck design meets the body with a tapered heel for unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the rear body contour is engineered for optimal comfort. Fender F light-weight vintage-paddle keys have fluted shafts that force string windings downward for consistent break angle over the nut, resulting in increased sustain and better tuning stability. The top-loading HiMass bridge delivers rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability.PerformanceSlim with wide shoulders, the Modern D neck profile works for any style of playing. Rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth finish make the neck effortless to play. Built for speed and easy bending, the 10 -14 compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut for chording ease, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register.ToneThere's no mistaking the distinctive growl and singing high end of single-coil Jazz Bass pickups. The Ultra Noiseless Vintage single-coil pickups retain legendary Fender tone, while also reducing hum. Redesigned for the Ultra Noiseless bass pickups, the 18V active preamp features tighter lows, more musical highs and even more use