The Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V MN Satin Ice Blue Metallic is the five-sided top model of the popular classic and with the extended range of the low B-string the ideal companion for modern bassists. The classic design features in the form of the alder body and screwed maple neck and innovative details such as the compound neck profile are extended for optimum playability, while 4th generation noiseless single coil pickups and active 3-band tone control with the option for passive operation promise versatile sound experiences. Last but not least the Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V is equipped with a Fender HiMass Vintage bridge and "F" lightweight Vintage tuners.
The Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V combines Fender the classic wood selection with alder body and screwed maple neck with modern detail solutions for optimal playing comfort. Accordingly, the neck offers not only a compound shaping that gradually rises from a rounded "C" in the low registers to a flat "D" under the high frets, but also a fingerboard in the compound radius. In addition, the "Sculpted Neck Joint" allows unhindered access to the high elevations.
Equipped with Fender 4th Generation Noiseless Single Coil Pickups, the Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V covers a wide range of sounds, with the emphasis on authentic Vintage character without unwanted background noise. In addition, the pickups integrate the low B string into the sound with harmonic dynamics and tight precision, so that a balanced sound image is available in all registers. In addition, there is a 3-band active sound control with 18 Volt active bands, with which the character-determining frequency ranges are precisely tuned. The mini-switch on the control plate also switches the bass to passive mode if desired.
Last but not least, the Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V MN Satin Ice Blue Metallic is equipped with high-quality hardware that combines classic Look with modern functionality. Accordingly, the Fender 5-saddle HiMass Vintage bridge is used on the body, with five individually adjustable string riders for optimum adjustment of intonation and string position. It is also possible to lead the strings through the body or to hang them in the bridge in "Top Load" manner. Behind the bone saddle, "F Fender " lightweight tuners on the headstock also guarantee precise tuning.