The American Ultra neckplate graces Fender’s top-of-the-line production instruments — their most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance, and tone. The Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V delivers the same iconic vintage vibe and visuals as its ancestors. But play a few notes and you’ll quickly realize that this is a state-of-the-art, high-performance axe. The contoured offset alder body balances beautifully and always feels just right; while the fast, comfortable Modern "D" neck profile, compound-radius fingerboard, and tapered neck heel turbocharge your playing. Amazing-sounding Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups and active 3-band electronics complete the setup.

State-of-the-art performance, vintage-inspired tone

Plug into your amp or interface and you’ll savor legendary, punchy Jazz Bass tone with the added range of a tight, responsive low B string that extends the versatility of this masterful instrument. You’ll get zero hum, thanks to a dynamic duo of Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single-coil pickups. The pickup arrangement gives you the low-end punch from the middle-position pickup, along with the aggressive growl from the bridge pickup. Mix up your signature blend, and you’re ready to roll. Whether it’s rock, funk, blues, country, or fusion; the Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V has you covered.

Fender’s revolutionary Noiseless circuitry eliminates the signal noise and hum that are inherent in vintage single-coil pickup designs. You can plug the American Ultra Jazz Bass V into anything — from old-school tube combos to digital modeling software — and you’ll experience vintage-inspired tone with the level of performance you expect from cutting-edge modern electronics. The American Ultra Jazz Bass V is equipped with an 18-volt active preamp for optimized headroom and punch. The control layout includes a pickup pan pot; 3-band EQ that lets you quickly shape your tone for any genre, live gig, or studio session; a passive tone control, and a mini toggle switch to disengage the active electronics.

Classic design with high-performance features

The American Ultra Jazz Bass V’s performance-driven features extend to the neck in a big way. While its all-maple construction and eye-catching Fender headstock logo look standard enough, run up the fingerboard and you’ll know there’s a lot more going on. This instrument boasts an easy-playing 10"–14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets that’s perfect for grooving down low and soloing up high; while rolled and bound fingerboard edges supply endless hours of playing comfort.

The famously fast, slender neck on the American Ultra Jazz Bass V sports Fender’s Modern D profile, which, along with its super-slick Ultra Satin finish, enables enhanced maneuverability. One of our favorite elements of the American Ultra Jazz Bass V here at Sweetwater is its tapered neck heel. Play it and you’ll understand — this perfectly sculpted heel gives you effortless access to the entire fingerboard, while the new 5-bolt neck plate provides an advanced neck join for optimized tone with prodigious sustain. The American Ultra Jazz Bass V is a player’s dream come true.

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V Features:

• Solid alder body; gloss finish
• Bolt-on maple neck, Modern "D" profile, Ultra; Satin finish with gloss headstock
• Bound rosewood fingerboard, compound 10–14v radius, block inlays
• 34-inch scale length; 1.875-inch bone nut; 21 medium-jumbo frets
• Fender Light-Weight tapered Vintage Paddle tuners
• 2 Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups with preamp
• Master Volume, Pickup Pan controls
• Bass, Mid, Treble, and Passive Tone controls
• Active/Passive Mini Toggle switch
• Vintage 4-saddle Vintage topload HiMass bridge
• Fender lightweight tapered Vintage Paddle tuners
• Single-action truss rod, neck heel access
• Quality crafted by Fender USA

Tech Specs

• Number of Strings:5
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:American Ultra Jazz
• Body Material:Alder
• Body Finish:Gloss Polyurethane
• Color:Ultraburst
• Neck Material:Maple
• Neck Shape:Modern D
• Radius:10"-14" compound
• Fingerboard Material:Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay:White Pearloid Blocks
• Number of Frets:21, Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length:34"
• Nut Width:1.875"
• Nut Material:Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece:5-Saddle HiMass
• Tuners:Fender Light-weight Vintage Paddle
• Neck Pickup:Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Single-coil
• Bridge Pickup:Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Single-coil
• Controls:1 x master volume, 1 x pan, 1 x stacked treble/bass, 1 x stacked midrange/tone, 1 x mini toggle active/passive switch
• Strings:Fender NPS, .045-.125