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Fender American Elite Precision Bass

Description

Updating Fender's classic design with revolutionary technology and sound, the American Elite Precision Bass is an entirely new beast of a bass. Designed for 21st-century players who push the envelope of tone and possibility every time they play, this bass is a multi-faceted performer with classic style, exceptional feel and versatile, giant sound that leaves others in the dust.

FEATURES

• Double cutaway 4-string electric bass


• PJ pickup configuration; split-coil Precision Bass middle pickup, single-coil all-new fourth-generation Noiseless Jazz Bass bridge pickup


• 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 Vintage bridge; new genuine bone nut


• Includes redesigned ABS Elite Molded Case with TSA locks

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.

PJ PICKUP CONFIGURATION
This bass combines authentic vintage-style Fender sound with noise-free performance in a unique "PJ" configuration featuring a split-coil P Bass pickup and a Jazz Bass Noiseless Pickup. A quantum leap in pickup technology, the bleeding-edge Noiseless pickups are the pinnacle of our pickup designs, offering crisp, clear cleans and gigantic overdriven tones bursting with pure rock power.

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

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.

SPECS:

BODY
* Body Material: Alder
* Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
* Body Shape: Precision Bass

NECK
* Neck Material: Maple 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" to 14" Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm)
* Number of Frets: 21
* Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
* Nut Material: Bone Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
* Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
* Truss Rod: Dual-Action
* Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Adjustment

ELECTRONICS
* Bridge Pickup: New 4th Generation Noiseless
* Middle Pickup: Elite Precision Bass
* 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: PJ
* Special Electronics: 18V Preamp with Active 3-Band EQ

HARDWARE
* Bridge: 4-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 Aged White Pearl
* Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
* Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical

MISCELLANEOUS
* Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (Gauges .045 - .105)

ACCESSORIES
* Case/Gig Bag: Elite Molded Case