FENDER American Elite Jazz Bass V Ash Maple Fretboard Natural

Packed to the gills with our latest revolutionary innovations, the American Elite Jazz Bass V is an active 5-string bass for the modern bassist who demands cutting-edge tone technology along with timeless style and fast, smooth playing feel. Its versatile sound easily matches any playing style—picked, plucked or slap-and-pop—while its standout looks remain authentically Fender, with a fresh twist.

With the exclusive all-new fourth-generation Noiseless pickups we’ve achieved the sonic equivalent of cold fusion— vintage-style response with completely noise-free performance. These muscular pickups are fueled by a redesigned robust 18-volt preamp that cranks up the power for even more signal quality for chest-thumping tone with more headroom and reduced noise. Designed for fast playing and effortless position changes, the compound profile neck with a 9.5”-14” compound radius fingerboard is ideal for all playing styles. A modern “C”-shape at the new genuine bone nut, the profile morphs along the length of the neck to a modern “D”-shaped profile at the updated neck heel, providing plenty of comfortable support for fret hand antics. Posiflex graphite support rods run the length of the neck, adding stability to the neck while resisting temperature- and humidity-induced warping. The HiMass Vintage bridge increases note attack and resonance for thunderous basslines with colossal punch and boundless sustain while allowing either top-load or stringsthrough- body stringing. In a vintage-inspired touch, the new truss rod adjustment wheel has been moved to the butt end of the neck for easier access, making neck relief adjustments a snap.

This bass is packed with Fender’s immortal aesthetics—from the ergonomic contours to the black chrome headstock logo, large pearloid fret markers and new color this instrument will pin the audience’s ears back with it’s gigantic tone and slick style. The American Elite Jazz Bass V is a bold new bass for adventurous bassists who need a tonal multi-tool that refuses to compromise on any front. Includes a redesigned Elite Molded Case with bodyhugging contours to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument and TSA locks.


Features
4th generation noiseless pickups
18V preamp-versatile, chest thumping tone with zero noise
Compound neck profile for the ultimate playability
Adjust neck relief almost instantly


Specifications
Body Material: Alder, Ash on (721, 752)
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck: Maple, Compound Back Shape, Modern “C” to “D”
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Fingerboard: Rosewood or Maple 9.5″–14″ Compound Radius (241 mm – 355.6 mm)
Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block (Rosewood), Black Pearloid Block (Maple)Nut
(Material/Width): Bone, 1.875″ (47.6 mm)
Tuning Machines: Fender “F” Lightweight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black (700, 705, 706), 3-Ply Black, 3-Ply Mint Green (721, 752)
Pickups: New 4th Generation Noiseless (Bridge and Middle)
Special Electronics: 18V Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ
Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome, Nickel-Plated
Strings: Fender USA NPS, (Gauges .45–.125)

Case/Gig Bag: New Elite Molded Case