The American Ultra II Jazz Bass V is the five-string version of the Ultra II Jazz Bass, with a 1.875" nut, a 5-saddle HiMass bridge that strings through the body or loads from the top, and .045-.125 strings. Two Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups feed the active preamp: a pan pot for blending, stacked treble and bass boost and cut, midrange boost and cut with a mini-toggle for 325 Hz or 750 Hz, and an S-1 switch on the volume that drops it into passive mode with its own tone control.
The quartersawn maple neck is graphite reinforced with Posiflex support rods, in the flatter Modern "D" profile. The 10" to 14" compound radius is rounder near the nut and flatter up high, the edges are rolled, and Luminlay side dots glow on a dark stage. Ultra contours and a sculpted heel make the top of the 21 frets easy to reach.
For four strings and the same electronics, look at the American Ultra II Jazz Bass. The MonoNeon Jazz Bass V is another five-string Jazz Bass.
Avalanche and Sinister Red come with a quartersawn maple board, Ultraburst with ebony.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY
Country of Origin: USA
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Jazz Bass
Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum, 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum or 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum (by finish)
NECK
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple or Ebony (by finish)
Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm or White Pearloid Dot - 7 mm (by finish)
Side Dots: Luminlay
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex
Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Stacked Concentric Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone Control, Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut, Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector
Switching: Pan Pot
Special Electronics: S-1 Switch on Volume Selects Active Mode (Up Position) or Passive Mode (Down Position); 2-Way Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)
HARDWARE
Bridge: 5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Strap Buttons: Locking
Strings: Fender USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456
CASE
Case: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)