Fender Limited Edition American Ultra Jazz Bass: The Grail in Mystic Green
Design and First Impressions
First, let’s talk about its look. The Mystic Pine Green finish is like an enchanted forest under the light of a full moon – mysterious and utterly mesmerizing. It’s as if Fender has captured the very essence of nature and encapsulated it in this bass. With its alder body, not only is it beautiful, but it also has that natural resonance that makes every note sing.
Sound and performance
The magic doesn’t stop with its looks. This bass is equipped with two Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups that are, without exaggeration, a masterpiece. They offer a sound palette so wide you could play smooth jazz, explosive funk, even dirty rock without ever losing clarity or punch. The real wizardry, however, lies in its active electronics with active/passive preamp. This gives you absolute control over your sound, allowing you to go from a deep growl to a high-pitched scream at the turn of a knob.
Playability
Fender has also thought about playability. The maple neck with “Modern D” profile and ebony fingerboard (a rarity!) make playing this bass as fluid as water. Whether you’re a mad slapper, a meticulous picker or a thumb-driven groover, this bass responds with a grace and ease that will make you think, “Where’s she been all this time?”
Durability and reliability
When it comes to durability, we’re on solid ground. Fender didn’t skimp on quality, with ultra-precise mechanics and a hard case that could probably survive the apocalypse. This bass is built to last, ready to follow you on tour, in the studio, or even just jamming at home.
The Verdict
Basically, the Fender Limited Edition American Ultra Jazz Bass in Mystic Pine Green is like meeting the love of your life and discovering she can cook too. This is a bass that talks to you, understands you, and just wants you to express your art in the purest way possible. Price? Not cheap, of course, but for a bass that verges on perfection, it’s more like an investment in your musical happiness.
So, if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on this limited beauty, don’t hesitate. It’s the kind of bass that transforms every note played into a magical moment. The Fender Limited Edition American Ultra Jazz Bass isn’t just an instrument; it’s an extension of yourself.
Features
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearloid Blocks fingerboard inlays
- Neck Profile: Modern D
- Compound fingerboard radius: 254 – 356 mm (10″ – 14″)
- Scale” 864 mm (34.02″)
- Nut Width: 38 mm (1.5″)
- Bone nut
- 21 Medium Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass Single Coils (neck and bridge)
- Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Passive Tone controls.
- Active/passive mini switch
- Anodized Gold Pickguard
- To-ploaded 4-saddle HiMass bridge
- Light-weight vintage-paddle “F” machine heads with tapered shafts
- Nickel/Chrom hardware
- Strings: Fender USA Bass 7250M NPS .045 – .105
- Colour: Mystic Pine Green
- Strings: Fender USA Bass 7250M NPS .045-.105
- Made in U.S.A.
