The hum-cancelling Ultra Jazz takes a traditional Fender Jazz Bass
sound and really opens it up. Lows are deeper, highs are more
percussive, and the mid-range is round but not muddy. Harmonic overtones
jump off the strings. It’s also quick; with instant response to either
fingers or pick-style playing. There’s only one word for this
combination of qualities: “musical”. Choose the perfectly matched Ultra
Jazz Pair, or try an Ultra Jazz bridge pickup with a Split P in the
middle position.
The appearance of the Ultra Jazz is traditional,
but the wide dynamic range and frequency response of the hybrid
magnetic structure allows both vintage and modern sounds. As with the
Model J, hum canceling is achieved with each coil sensing a pair of
strings, rather than a stacked design; even with a relatively high DC
resistance figure, the Ultra Jazz has very strong, percussive highs and
clean lows.
Bridge position. The Ultra Jazz Bridge was designed
to fit the bridge position of the original Fender Jazz Bass, which has
neck and bridge pickup cavities of two different sizes. Some current
basses use the same length pickup in both positions. Please refer to
the dimensions link for the correct choice for your bass.
Quick Connect: No
Wiring: 4 Conductor
Magnet: Alnico 5 & Ceramic
Resistance: 12.3 Kohm
Year of Introduction: 1996
Color: Black
Pole Pieces: Nickel
