Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass. Maple Fingerboard, Roasted Pine

DESCRIPTION
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

V-MOD II PICKUPS
V-Mod II Jazz Bass pickups are voiced specifically for each position, slightly overwound for punch and presence, yet retaining vintage warmth and clarity.

NEW SCULPTED NECK HEEL
The rounded neck heel and beveled neck-plate improve access to the upper register and make leads easy and comfortable.

HIMASS™ VINTAGE BRIDGE
This precision manufactured string-through or top load bridge adds sustain, resonance and improved attack thanks to a cold-rolled steel baseplate, high mass brass backstop, and chrome-plated brass saddles.

SLIM “C” NECK WITH ROLLED EDGES
The slim “C” features a 9.5” fingerboard radius, hand-rolled fingerboard edges and Super-Natural satin finish for a supremely comfortable playing feel.

ALDER OR ROASTED PINE
This guitar is available in either alder or roasted pine (on select colors). Alder is a classic Fender tonewood with a balanced sound perfect for almost any genre. Roasted pine is a lightweight wood known for punchy and complex tone – upgraded with our roasting treatment, greatly improving resonance.

POSIFLEX™ GRAPHITE RODS
All American Professional bass necks incorporate Posiflex graphite rods to reinforce against movement that can occur with fluctuations in the climate. Embedded beneath the fingerboard, they improve reliability on the road, in the studio or in your home.

SPECS

General
SERIES - American Professional II
ORIENTATION - Right-Hand
COLOR - Roasted Pine
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - US

Neck
NECK MATERIAL - Maple
NECK FINISH - “Super-Natural” Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE - Slim "C"
NECK CONSTRUCTION - 4-Bolt
FINGERBOARD RADIUS - 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL - Maple
POSITION INLAYS - Black Dot
SIDE DOTS - Black
NUMBER OF FRETS - 20
STRING NUT - Bone
NUT WIDTH - 1.5" (38.1 mm)
NUT MATERIAL - Bone

Body
BODY - Roasted Pine
BODY FINISH - Gloss Urethane
BODY SHAPE - Jazz Bass®
BODY MATERIAL - Roasted Pine

Hardware
BRIDGE - 4-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
PICKGUARD - 3-Ply Black
PICKUP COVERS - Black
CONTROL KNOBS - Black Plastic
HARDWARE FINISH - Nickel/Chrome
TUNING MACHINES - Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
STRINGS - Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
STRAP BUTTONS - Vintage-Style

Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP - V-Mod II Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
MIDDLE PICKUP - V-Mod II Single-Coil Jazz Bass®
PICKUP CONFIGURATION - SS
CONTROLS - Volume 1. (Middle Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
SWITCHING - None

Measurements
DIMENSIONS - 6.10x18.90x44.50 IN
SHIPPING WEIGHT - 19.45 LB
FRET SIZE - Narrow Tall
SCALE LENGTH - 34" (864 mm)
SHIPPING LENGTH - 44.50 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT - 6.10 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH - 18.90 IN

Accessories
RECOMMENED GIG BAG - FB1225 Electric Bass Gig Bag, P/N 0991622406 (Not Included)

Miscellaneous
COMMODITY CODE - 9207901000