Fender American Elite V Jazz Bass, 5-String (Maple, with Case)

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Get ultimate tonal flexibility with this 5-string American Elite Jazz Bass. Comfortably play all positions on the neck thanks to the compound profile neck.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Fender 4th Generation Noiseless Pickups Single-coil tone free of unwanted hum
Three-band active EQ Cut or boost bass, middle and treble frequencies
Fender Hi-Mass Bridge Increased attack, sustain, and clarity of notes
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength

Packed to the gills with Fender's 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 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 synthetic 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 strings-thru-body stringing. In a vintage-inspired read more 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 its 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 hardshell case with TSA locks. Includes a redesigned Elite Molded Case with body-hugging contours to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument and TSA locks.

Features:

- Pearloid Block Position Inlays
- Bound Fingerboard with Rolled Fingerboard Edges and Highly Detailed Nut and Fret Work
- Improved Electronics Resulting in Increased Headroom and Tighter Low-End Response
- 18-Volt Power Supply
- Active/Passive Mini-Toggle Switch,
- Passive Tone Control for Passive Mode
- Single Disk String Tree with Stealth "A" String Retainer
- HMV Bridge with Chromed Brass Saddles and Black Plate, and Chromed Steel Base Plate
- Lightly Tinted Neck
- Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods
- 5-Bolt Neck Plate
- Contoured Heel for Easier Access to Upper Frets
- Vintage Style Black Plastic Control Knobs
- Wide-Slot Flat Head Screws on Battery Compartment (for Easy Changes with a Coin or Pick)
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- Body: Premium Ash on (Natural), (Tobacco Burst), Alder on (Champagne)
- Neck: Maple, Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D", (Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood (700), (705); or Maple (706), (721), (752), 9.5"-14" Compound Radius
- Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
- Nut: synthetic bone, 1.875" (47.6 mm)
- Hardware: Chrome
- Machine Heads: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Tuners with Tapered Shafts
- Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black (700, 705, 706, 721); 3-Ply Mint Green (752)
- Pickups: New 4th Generation 5-String Noiseless Jazz Bass (Bridge and Neck),
- Pickup Switching: Pickup Pan Control
- Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot, 3-Band Active EQ with:
- Treble Boost/Cut: +/- 10 db @ 8 kHz, a shift in the cut frequency, and about a 2dB slope per octave.
- Mid Boost/Cut: +10dB, -15dB @ 500Hz, and a wide band slope.
- Bass Boost/Cut: +/- 12 db @ 40 Hz, with a 4dB slope per octave.
- Active/Passive Mini-Toggle Switch
- Strings: Fender USA, NPS, Gauges: (.045, .065, .085, .105, .125)
- Case: Elite Molded Case Molded Case, P/N 7708556000
- Accessories: Hardshell Case, Straplocks

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (7 ratings)
Submitted June 14, 2016 by Mike G in Los Angeles, CA

"Hands down the best bass I've owned."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I cant speak enough about this bass. The balance of the body, the tone shaping on the 4 band EQ. The stock flowing action that allows me to move seamlessly across the fretboard. The sleek design. I am SO glad I purchased this bass. It can do absolutely anything from being behind the mix for an R&B track or right in front with some added mids and highs for a nice rock stone or Marcus Miller slap tone. EVERY bass player should have at least one Fender Jazz in their arsenal.

Musical Background:

Professional session bass player

Musical Style:

All of the Above
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