Custom Fender American Elite Jazz Bass V Ash MN - Tobacco Burst (812)

Weight: 9.4 lbs

BASS UPHEAVAL

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
ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE NECK
ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE NECK

Designed for 21st-century players, the American Elite Series sports a new compound neck profile designed for comfort and the ultimate playability. A modern “C”-shape at the nut, the rear of the neck morphs along the length of the neck to a modern “D”-shaped profile at the updated neck heel, providing plenty of ergonomic support.

ALL-NEW 4th GENERATION NOISELESS PICKUPS
ALL-NEW 4TH GENERATION NOISELESS PICKUPS

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.

ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE NECK HEEL
ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE NECK HEEL

For improved upper register access and elegantly functional modern style, the American Elite Series' new cutaway neck heel blends into the asymmetrical neck volute for comfortably enhanced playing feel.

NEW 18V PREAMP
NEW 18V PREAMP

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.

NEW TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
NEW TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT WHEEL

The new truss rod adjustment wheel makes it a snap to adjust the instrument's neck relief.

ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE CASE
ALL-NEW AMERICAN ELITE CASE

The redesigned Elite Molded Case features body-hugging contours to provide increased protection for your cherished instrument, nested stacking ability for easy storage and more secure transport and TSA latches for increased security.


ACCESSORIES

CASE/GIG BAG:
Elite Molded Case

BODY

BODY MATERIAL:
Ash
BODY FINISH:
Gloss Polyurethane
BODY SHAPE:
Jazz Bass®

ELECTRONICS

BRIDGE PICKUP:
New 4th Generation Noiseless
NECK PICKUP:
New 4th Generation Noiseless
CONTROLS:
Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
SWITCHING:
2-Way Mini Toggle Switch for Active/Passive Mode. In Passive Mode, Only The Volume, Pan and Passive Tone Controls Function. In Active Mode, All Controls Function.
CONFIGURATION:
SS
SPECIAL ELECTRONICS:
18V Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ

HARDWARE

BRIDGE:
5-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
HARDWARE FINISH:
Nickel-Plated
TUNING MACHINES:
Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
PICKGUARD:
3-Ply Mint Green
CONTROL KNOBS:
Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
NECK PLATE:
5-Bolt Asymmetrical

MISCELLANEOUS

STRINGS:
Fender® USA NPS, (Gauges .45 - .125)

NECK

NECK MATERIAL:
Maple
NECK BINDING:
1-Ply Black
NECK FINISH:
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE:
Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
SCALE LENGTH:
34" (864 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:
Maple
FINGERBOARD RADIUS:
9.5"-14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
NUMBER OF FRETS:
21
FRET SIZE:
Medium Jumbo
NUT MATERIAL:
Bone
NUT WIDTH:
1.875" (47.6 mm)
POSITION INLAYS:
Black Blocks
TRUSS ROD:
Dual-Action
TRUSS ROD NUT:
Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment