Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V in Gold Dust, Roasted Maple Fretboard

The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass V in Gold Dust is a cutting-edge five-string workhorse built for players who demand flawless tone, effortless playability and modern versatility. With its limited-edition finish, roasted AAA flame maple neck and a hugely flexible active/passive Ultra II preamp, this is a premium Jazz Bass that can cover everything from vintage warmth to tight, articulate modern punch without breaking a sweat.

Under the stunning Gold Dust gloss finish lies a select alder body with sculpted Ultra contours and a tapered neck heel, giving you classic Fender feel with a far more ergonomic, stage-ready twist. A roasted 3A flame maple neck and compound-radius fingerboard make fast runs, extended-range lines and complex chords feel natural, while Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups and an advanced onboard preamp unlock a massive palette of hum-free tones for studio and live work alike.

Ultra-Modern Feel with Classic Jazz Bass DNA

The American Ultra II Jazz Bass V keeps the iconic offset body and familiar control layout that players love, but refines every detail for modern performance. The select alder body is carved with Ultra contours and a sculpted neck heel, so the bass sits comfortably against your body and upper-fret access feels completely unhindered. It is a Jazz Bass through and through, just sleeker, more ergonomic and ready for long sets.

Roasted AAA Flame Maple Neck Built for Speed

Fender have paired this bass with a graphite-reinforced roasted 3A flame maple neck in a Modern D profile, finished in smooth Ultra Satin urethane. The 10 to 14 inch compound-radius roasted maple fingerboard with Ultra rolled edges and medium jumbo frets gives you an ultra-comfortable feel for both low-register groove work and high-register solos. Luminlay side dots keep you locked in on dark stages, while the Bi-Flex truss rod and headstock truss access make precise set-up tweaks quick and easy.

Ultra II Noiseless Power with Active/Passive Flexibility

A pair of Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups deliver everything from rounded, old-school thump to bright, modern snap without the single-coil hum. The redesigned Ultra II active preamp offers a 3-band EQ with a switchable midrange frequency, plus a passive tone control that still works in passive mode. With S-1 switching on the master volume you can flip between active and passive operation in an instant, making it easy to tailor your sound to any genre or backline.

Road-Ready Hardware and Rock-Solid Tuning

The 5-saddle adjustable HiMass bridge can be strung through-body or top-load, letting you fine-tune feel and response while maximising sustain and note definition. Fender lightweight tuners with tapered shafts keep the headstock balanced and tuning stable, while heavy knurled flat-top knobs and a 3-ply black pickguard complete the premium, stage-ready aesthetic.

• Limited Edition Gold Dust Finish - The striking Gold Dust gloss urethane finish gives this Jazz Bass V a distinctive, high-end look that stands out under stage lights, while still retaining the timeless lines and style of a classic Fender.
• Roasted 3A Flame Maple Modern D Neck - A graphite-reinforced roasted AAA flame maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish offers exceptional stability, a fast, comfortable feel and a premium aesthetic that inspires you to play more.
• Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass Pickups - Specially voiced Ultra II Noiseless pickups provide a wide tonal range from smooth, vintage-inspired warmth to tight, articulate modern tones, all with virtually no hum, making them ideal for studio sessions and high-gain live rigs.
• Ultra II Active Preamp with S-1 Switching - The powerful onboard preamp with 3-band EQ, switchable mid frequency and S-1 active/passive switching lets you sculpt your sound precisely, from subtle enhancements to bold, mix-cutting voices, all from the bass itself.

General

• Series: American Ultra II
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Gold Dust
• Country of Origin: USA

Body

• Body Material: Select Alder
• Body Shape: Jazz Bass
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

Neck

• Neck Material: 3A Roasted Flame Maple
• Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
• Neck Shape: Modern D
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted 3A Flame Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm
• Side Dots: Luminlay
• Truss Rod: Bi-Flex
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Adjustment
• String Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: 5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
• Tuning Machines: Fender F Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Strap Buttons: Locking
• Strings: Fender USA 7250-5M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.125 Gauges), PN 0737250456

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
• Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Stacked Concentric Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone Control, Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut, Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector
• Switching: Pan Pot
• Special Electronics: S-1 Switch on Volume Selects Active Mode (Up Position) or Passive Mode (Down Position); 2-Way Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)