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.

MPN: 0197102721
UPC: 885978649914

• 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
  
• Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case
  
• Body Material: Ash
  
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
  Bridge Pickup: 4th Generation Noiseless™
  Neck Pickup: 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: 18-Volt Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ
  
• Bridge: 5-Saddle HiMass™ Vintage (String-Through-Body or Topload)
  
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  
• Tuning Machines: Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
  
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
  
• Control Knobs: Vintage Style Black Plastic Jazz Bass®
  
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
  
• Strings: Fender® USA NPS, (.45-.125 Gauges)
  
• Legal Notice: WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
  
• Neck Material: Maple
  
• Neck Binding: Black
  
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
  
• Neck Shape: Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
  
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
  
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
  
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 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 Block
  
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action
  
• Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment