Fender American Ultra Precision Bass Guitar, MN, Arctic Pearl

The Fender American Ultra Precision Bass, seen here in a stunning Arctic Pearl finish, is the perfect instrument for professional bassists looking to take their performance to the next level.

Versatile, High-Performance P-Bass

Featuring a high-performance neck, lightweight body, and a newly-designed electronics system, this could well be Fender’s finest Precision Bass to date.

Fender American Ultra Precision Bass MN Arctic Pearl Highlights

• A modern, high-performance take on Fender’s 4-stringed workhorse
• Lightweight Alder body with a vintage-inspired Arctic Pearl finish
• Sleek Maple neck, with a unique “Modern D” profile shape, rolled edges, and a tapered neck heel
• Maple fingerboard, with a speedy 10″-14″ compound-radius fingerboard
• Ultra Noiseless Split Coil and Single Coil pickup combination
• Includes deluxe molded hardshell case

Fender American Ultra

For the American Ultra series, Fender have pulled out all of the stops and developed their most advanced range of guitars and basses yet.

With this American Ultra Precision Bass you get a modern, high-performance take on a true workhorse of an instrument, designed for players who demand the absolute best in terms of precision, performance, and tone.

Attached to that familiarly-shaped Alder body you’ll find a Maple neck like no other.

This neck sports a unique “Modern D” profile shape, with rolled fretboard edges, a tapered neck heel, and a fast-playing compound-radius fingerboard.

The end result is a high-performance neck that’s suited for speedy playing, whilst retaining that rock-solid P-Bass playing feel.

Thunderous Yet Noiseless Tones

Another addition for the American Ultra series is the newly-designed Ultra Noiseless pickups – in this case a Split Coil P-bass pickup, and a Single Coil J-Bass bridge position pickup.

In addition to the renowned combination of hum-free P-Bass and J-Bass tones, the American Ultra Precision Bass is equipped with cutting-edge wiring options.

This wiring – in the form of a newly-designed preamp and controls – offers accurate Cut/Boost options for the Bass, Middle, and Treble frequency ranges, along with a Master Volume, Pan Pot, and even an Active/Passive mini-toggle, giving you a huge array of tonal options at your disposal.

Top Notch Hardware

As a final touch, the American Ultra Precision Bass comes equipped with premium-quality hardware to offer incredible levels of stability and reliability.

In addition to the light-weight, vintage-style tuners, this bass also sports a 4-saddle HiMass bridge, which offers incredible levels of tuning stability combined with pin-point accurate intonation. 

Fender American Ultra Precision Bass MN Arctic Pearl Specs

• Model Name: American Ultra Precision Bass, Maple Fingerboard, Arctic Pearl
• Model #: 0199012781
• Series: American Ultra
• Country Of Origin: US
• Color: Arctic Pearl
• Body: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Precision Bass
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
• Neck Shape: Modern “D”
• Scale Length: 34″ (86.36 cm)
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.625″ (41.3 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
• Truss Rods: Bi-Flex
• Bridge Pickup: Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
• Neck Pickup: Ultra Precision Bass
• Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
• Pickup Configuration: PJ
• Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass (Toploaded)
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Strings: Fender 7250M Nickel-Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, .045-.105 (Model No. 0737250406)