Fender American Elite Jazz Bass Ash, Maple Fingerboard, Natural - 0197002721

Music Store Live is proud to present this new Fender American Elite Jazz Bass! For the player who demands only the very best in functionality and tone, the American Elite Jazz Bass delivers in whopping proportions. The sound of this bass is the same rich, dynamic tone that has kept the J bass in Fender's production line for years. The Fender preamp can be shaped to give you anything from super round and mellow tones to in-your-face growl. It's great for slapping, fingerstyle, or playing with a pick. The construction is solid and the fretwork is spot on.

Many Fender loyalists may notice some striking similarities between the American Elite series and the (now discontinued) American Deluxe series of basses. Rightfully so. You can expect the same high-quality build and luscious tonal options out of the American Elite series that helped make the American Deluxe basses so sought after by hobbyists and pros alike. Fender has revamped the pickups slightly to give them a truer single coil tone. You really get the full benefits of single coil tone without any of that annoying 60-cycle hum. The new truss rod adjustment wheel is also super helpful for easy adjustments. The Fender American Elite series of basses gives you a very familiar Fender feel and sound but with a higher build quality. This isn't just a renamed American Deluxe Jazz bass. It's an upgraded and improved version. It truly is Elite!

Packed to the gills with our latest revolutionary innovations, the American Elite Jazz Bass is an active 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 all-new 4th generation Noiseless pickups, exclusive to the American Elite Series, we’ve achieved the sonic equivalent of cold fusion—authentic vintage-style Fender sound combined with noise-free performance. A quantum leap in pickup technology, these bleeding-edge pickups are the pinnacle of our pickup designs, offering crisp, clear cleans as well as gigantic overdriven tones that are bursting with pure rock power. The redesigned robust 18-volt preamp cranks up the power for even more signal quality, creating chest-thumping tone with more headroom and reduced noise. Working in tandem with the muscular Noiseless pickups, the new preamp adds a even more tonal versatility to your instrument. The new truss rod adjustment wheel makes it a snap to adjust the instrument's neck relief.

FEATURES

• Double cutaway 4-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 Vintage bridge; new genuine bone nut
• Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks

Specifications

• Fender American Elite Jazz Bass 
• Natural
• Ash Body
• Maple Neck and Fretboard with Block Inlays
• Asymmetrical "C" Shape to "D" Shape Compound Neck - Satin Urethane Finish 
• Asymmetrical 5 Bolt Neck Plate
• 9.5"-14" Compound Radius
• 21 Medium Jumbo Frets 
• Hand Rolled Fingerboard Edges 
• Black Block Inlays 
• 3 Ply B/W/B Pickguard
• 4th Generation Noiseless Jazz Bass Pickups 
• Active / Passive Electronics Toggle Switch 
• Volulme, Pickup Blend, Master Tone, 3-Band EQ
• Graphite Neck Support Rods w/Heel Adjust
• High Mass Vintage Dual Loading Bridge  (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload)
• Scale Length 34" 
• Nut Width 1.5"
• Bone Nut 
• Molded Hardshell Case 
• Fender Case Candy