Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V, 3-Color Sunburst, Ebony Fretboard
This product has been discontinued.
Player's Perspective
Music Store Live is proud to present this new Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V with a beautiful ebony fretboard! For the player who demands only the very best in functionality and tone, the American Elite Jazz Bass delivers in whopping proportions. A super tight B-string gets you that extended range that can rattle the walls.
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 feel and playability are unsurpassed - the neck is smooth and easy to move around on. The construction is solid and the fretwork is immaculate on this. 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 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!
Manufacturer's Details
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.
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
- Model: American Elite Jazz V
- Color: 3-Color Sunburst
- Body Wood: Alder
- Pickguard:3-Ply Black
Neck
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Radius: 9.5" - 14" Compound
- Nut Width: 1.875"
- Neck Wood: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Profile: Asymmetcial C to D Shape Compound
- Frets: 21x Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Blocks
- Hand-Rolled Fretboard Edges
- Graphite Neck Supports w/Heel Adjust
Electronics
- Pickups: 4th Generation Noiseless Jazz Single-Coils
- Preamp: Fender 3-Band EQ
- Controls: 1x Volume, 1x Pan, 1x Bass/Treble (stacked), 1x Midranbe/Passive Tone (stacked)
- Mini-Toggle: Active/Passive
Hardware
- Bridge: High Mass Vintage Dual Loading (strings thru-body or topload)
- Tuners: Fender UltraLite
- Hardware Color: Chrome
Miscellaneous
- Case: ABS Elite Molded Hardshell Case with TSA locks
- Fender Case Candy Included
- Approximate Instrument Weight: 10.6 lbs.
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This American Elite is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact bass you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.