Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V Maple - Avalanche

Next-Generation 5-String Versatility Meets Modern High-Performance Engineering

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Fender® American Ultra II Jazz Bass® V with Maple Fingerboard in Avalanche. Designed for bassists who demand state-of-the-art playability, tonal range, and stage reliability, the Ultra II series represents Fender’s most advanced line of modern production instruments.

Finished in striking Avalanche gloss urethane over a select alder body with sculpted body contours, this 5-string bass pairs modern aesthetic refinement with supreme ergonomics. The quartersawn maple neck features a comfortable Modern "D" profile with a "Ultra" satin back finish, a sculpted neck heel for effortless access to the highest register, and a 10"-14" compound-radius maple fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets. High-contrast Luminlay® side dots provide perfect neck position visibility on dark stages.

Sonic power is delivered by a pair of new Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® pickups, paired with a redesigned 18V active preamp. Featuring a 3-band active EQ with switchable midrange frequency control, an S-1™ switch for instant active/passive bypass, and a passive tone control, this 5-string delivers tight low-B string punch, growling Jazz Bass midrange, and silent, hi-fi studio clarity in any setting.

Sanctuary Product Intelligence Framework

• Best For: Modern Gospel, Fusion, R&B, Pop, Worship, Rock, and High-End Studio Session Work.
• Tone Profile: Punchy, articulate, and wide-ranging—delivering tight, focused low-B response, growling active midrange, and crystalline top-end clarity with zero hum.
• Key Performance Hardware: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Pickups, Redesigned 18V Active Preamp with S-1™ Active/Passive Switch, 5-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage Bridge (String-Through-Body or Top-Load), Luminlay® Side Dots, and Lightweight Vintage-Style Tuners with Tapered Shafts.
• Neck Feeling: Modern "D" profile with an ultra-smooth satin urethane finish, sculpted neck heel, rolled fingerboard edges, and a compound 10"-14" radius for fast 5-string technique.
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "5-string basses live and die by their low B-string performance. The Ultra II Jazz Bass V delivers a tight, clear B-string that speaks cleanly in active or passive mode without losing that classic dual-pickup Jazz Bass growl."

Complete Technical Specifications:

• Model Name: American Ultra II Jazz Bass® V
• Body Material: Select Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Color: Avalanche
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern "D" Profile
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane on Back with Gloss Headstock Face
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt Sculpted Neck Heel
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ® (1.875" / 47.6 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Blocks with Luminlay® Side Dots
• Pickups: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® (Bridge & Middle)
• Special Electronics: Redesigned 18V Active Preamp with S-1™ Switch (Active/Passive Toggle)
• Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut (with Frequency Select Switch), Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone
• Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Tuning Machines: Fender® Lightweight Vintage-Style Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Case: Deluxe Molded Hardshell Case Included

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