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Fender American Ultra Precision Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard (with Case)

Get ready for the most advanced Fender yet! The Fender American Ultra P Bass is built for demanding players with a "Modern D" neck and a Hi-Mass bridge.

Fender American Elite Precision Electric Bass (Maple, with Case)

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For ultimate control over your bass sound, pick up an American Elite P Bass. Choose between active or passive electronics with the flick of a toggle switch.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Fender 4th Generation Noiseless Pickups Single-coil tone free of unwanted hum
Maple fretboard Delivers a bright, snappy sound
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength

Updating Fender's classic design with revolutionary technology and sound, the American Elite Precision Bass is an entirely new beast of a bass. Designed for 21st-century players who push the envelope of tone and possibility every time they play, this bass is a multi-faceted performer with classic style, exceptional feel and versatile, giant sound that leaves others in the dust.

Fender's all-new fourth-generation Noiseless pickups are the latest advance in pickup technology. Exclusive to the American Elite series, they combine modern noise-free performance with authentic vintage-style sound that doesn't sacrifice one iota of warmth. 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 mammoth punch and near-endless sustain while allowing either top-load or strings-thru-body stringing. read more 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.

Fender is renowned for head-turning style, and this bass is no different--from the ergonomic contours to the black chrome headstock logo, large pearloid fret markers and a new color this instrument will amaze the audience with titanic sound and classic aesthetics. The American Elite Precision Bass is a daring new tonal multi-tool for modern bassists who need an instrument that doesn't just meet the performance demands of modern music--it completely disintegrates them. Includes a redesigned Elite Molded Case with body-hugging contours to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument and TSA locks.

Features:

- Pickup in P/J Configuration
- 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
- Rolled Fingerboard Edges
- Highly Detailed Nut and Fret Work
- Knurled Chrome Control Knobs
- Wide-Slot Flat Head Screws on Battery Compartment (for Easy Changes with a Coin or Pick)
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- Series: American Deluxe Series
- Body: Select Alder on (700), (705), (706); Premium Ash on (721), (752)
- Neck: Maple, Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D", (Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood (700), (705), (706); or Maple (721), (752), 9.5"-14" Compound Radius
- Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
- Scale Length: 34" (863.6 mm)
- Nut: synthetic bone, 1.625" (41.3 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 Noiseless Jazz Bass (Bridge), Elite Precision Bass (Middle)
- Pickup Switching: Pickup Pan Control
- Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot, 3-Band Active EQ with: Treble Boost/Cut: +/- 10 db @ 8kHz, 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)
- 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. (4 ratings)
Submitted June 12, 2017 by Sotero Rivera in New Milford, CT

"Awesome bass...Beautiful piece of craftsmanship..."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
Fender has outdone themselves with this one. I can see why so many talented bassists go with the P bass. This is like the P bass in steroids. If you have the money to invest in this masterpiece, I suggest you do it. You won't be disappointed. The playability is out of this world, smooth as butter. The sound that comes out of this instrument is pure P bass. The new electronics are quiet and easy to use.
Sound
This is a professional sounding instruments. Lots of tone shaping choices for both passive and active sound.
Features
The idea of the neck morphing from a C shape at the head stock to a D shape at the body is very ingenious. It has been done before and it makes playing up and down the neck very comfortable.
Ease of Use
This instrument is very easy to play and use because of the active/passive preamp. The new Fender Vintage HM bridge is easy to set up and intonate.
Quality
The quality of the materials and finish is very high and you can see and feel it as soon as you play this bass.
Value
This P bass plays like its worth twice the selling price.
Manufacturer Support
Have not had to contact Fender.
The Wow Factor
As soon as you start playing this bass you will be impressed by the sound and feel. You will definitely go WOWWWW.....

Musical Background:

25 years aying music. Play bass and Classical guitar.

Musical Style:

Metal, Classic rock and Classical guitar.
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