For the modern bassist demanding cutting-edge tone technology and timeless style, the American Elite Jazz Bass V is an active 5-string bass with a fast, smooth playing feel. From pick to pluck or slap-and-pop, this bass blends with any sound while keeping the standout, authentic Fender look.
Features
Double cutaway 5-string electric bass
Dual all-new fourth-generation Noiseless Jazz Bass single-coil pickups
Onboard active 18-volt preamp for more headroom with less noise
Compound profile neck; redesigned contoured neck heel
9.5”-14” compound radius fingerboard
HiMass bridge; new genuine bone nut
Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks
Specifications
Body:
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless™
Neck Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless™
Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
Switching: 2-Way Mini Toggle Switch for Active/Passive Mode. In Passive Mode, Only The Volume, Pan and Passive Tone Controls Function. In Active Mode, All Controls Function.
Configuration: SS
Special Electronics: 18-Volt Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ
Hardware:
Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
Neck:
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
Truss Rod:Dual-Action
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment
Strings: Fender® USA NPS, (.45-.125 Gauges)
Included Accessories: Elite Molded Case