Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass - Texas Tea with Maple Fingerboard Review

Fender America Ultra Jazz Bass

I've been a bass player my entire band career(s) for decades. I've owned just about every top shelf bass guitar available. I've also owned a few custom made beauties as well. There's not much more I'm going to say about this Jazz bass because professional players out there know top shelf Fender quality as well. This bass plays and looks first class. To me this bass is far above… read more high quality and better than any other American Fender Jazz bass I've owned. This bass is going to be my stage player for many years to come. I also thank the Sweetwater crew for being the best!

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Such an Amazing Instrument

This newest bass from Fender is so great! The sound from the active/passive electronics are so crisp and has so much range. The neck on this bass feels so great and plays so easily!! And the looks of the bass. The Texas Tea looks so much better in person than what the pictures show. The gold flecks is such a nice touch. The darker maple neck along with the gold anodized pickguard… read more really make it look like somewhat vintage. The block inlays are beautiful!! Too bad Fender doesn't offer this color in the PJ bass, or I would have it's twin!!! It sounds soo good in the mix during worship services. I put DR Hi-beams on this and I can dig in hard and really feel it in the mix. So so good!

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Fender Ultra Jazz Bass - Exactly What I Was Looking For

If you are here, I figure you already know at least a little something about Jazz Basses, so I'll try and keep it short. I am more of a passive pickup player, and these noiseless are among the best noiseless pickups I've played. I find going that route is a gamble sometimes, but fear not, these sound great. As always, YMMV. Not really being an active player previously, I will say… read more the active mode really takes everything up a notch, which is to be expected, I suppose. In rehearsal I've used both passive and active. I couldn't really say which I prefer. I use the passive setting for some songs and active for others. Having that option is fantastic. They sound great and both cut through the mix. There is always that amp variable, though, don't forget :) Wonderful bass. It really does feel like you are playing a high end instrument. And a big THANK YOU to Alberto and Jim, for going above and beyond.

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Fender Jazz Bass Ultra 4-String - Simply Amazing

I've been dreaming of having a good 4-String Jazz Bass for quite a few years. When the Elite Series came out I very much wanted one but was not able to purchase yet and was disappointed when Fender ended production of it. When I read and saw the reviews of the Ultra Series which replaced the Elite I was impressed. I finally bought the Texas Tea. This is a gorgeous bass with amazing… read more playability and sound quality. The reviews did mention that the cameras don't bring out the true beauty of this instrument and I agree, that is very true. In person the build, color and finish are just amazing and beautiful. Access to the upper frets is easy. You can dial in any tone using the EQ and pickup selector. This Jazz Bass Ultra was definitely worth the long wait.

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Fantastic

I'm a 44 year old newb (8 months playing; reformed drummer). Been around music many years, good musicianship around me. This is my third bass (it's fun) - first a Sterling Stingray, second an Ibanez SR500e. The Stingray is tougher for me to play, but cool - sounds like a Musicman. The Ibanez I like a lot - playable for me, good weight, balance. This Fender is another level. If I… read more hit the zone, it feels like it's playing itself. Passive tone is lovely - warm, pleasant, right punch, rise and sustain is even and smooth - and blending in more of the bridge pick-up brings more punch, grit, can get downright mean. I've not played with the eq much yet, but frankly I'd take it without it and be happy. Beautifully made, very satisfying to handle. Downside, if any - feels a bit heavy to me. I don't need to put it down, but I can feel it after an hour. But I've only played a few bass guitars, so with a grain of salt. The weigth doesn't put me off at all though. Fantastic. Very happy with it.

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