Bass Guitars

For players who demand the ultimate in performance and tone, American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses. Featuring stainless-steel frets and eye-catching custom colors with matching painted headcaps, the American Ultra Luxe Telecaster is Ultra - elevated. This model features a unique Augmented "D" neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities - without hum. Sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional, increasing accessibility and comfort. Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and TUSQ™ nut. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.

• 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets
• Two Ultra Noiseless Vintage Telecaster single-coil pickups
• Augmented "D"-shaped neck with Ultra satin finish
• 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard
• Includes premium molded hardshell case

A direct descendent of the Esquire® - the earliest Fender® solid-body electric guitar design, the Telecaster® was launched in 1951 with a dual pickup layout for unprecedented amplified performance, quickly becoming a must-have for generations of music makers.

Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender Standard Telecaster delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting “Modern C”-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this Tele® truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.

• Poplar body with gloss finish
• Fender Standard ceramic single-coil Telecaster pickups
• String-through-body Tele bridge with satin chrome saddles
• “Modern C”-shaped maple neck with satin finish
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

The Mike McCready Stratocaster® captures the unmistakable sound and timeless spirit of one of rock's most enduring and influential bands. Designed in collaboration with the Pearl Jam guitarist, the Mike McCready Stratocaster® is the ultimate Strat® for any guitarist seeking to channel the potent power and electrifying intensity of this grunge guitar icon. The Mike McCready Stratocaster® features a hand-crafted, heavily Road Worn® lacquer finish over an alder body, recreating the battle scars Mike's own Strat has earned over three decades of grueling, sold-out tours and legendary performances. The comfy 9.5" radius slab rosewood fingerboard on a slim "C" maple neck are shaped to match McCready's treasured 1960 Strat, while the custom Mike McCready Stratocaster pickups are voiced to replicate Mike's vintage single-coils for the same timeless tone, passion and energy that define his signature sound. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo, bent-steel saddles and cold-rolled steel block ensure the purest Fender tone and performance.

With its well-worn finish and bold tones, the Mike McCready Stratocaster® resonates with the soulful essence of the iconic Strat that has powered Pearl Jam's chart-topping hits and transcendent live performances across countless studios and stages.

• Alder Body
• Road Worn® Lacquer Finish
• 9.5" Radius Slab Rosewood Fingerboard
• Slim "C" Neck
• Custom Mike McCready Vintage-Style Strat® Pickups
• Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Stainless Steel Block and Bent Steel Saddles

Launched by Fender® in 1960 and positioned as a deluxe model to compliment the P Bass®, the Jazz Bass® provided jazzers with dual pickups for added sonic variety and brightness, a more ergonomic offset-waist body, and a slim neck shape that invited fast, agile performance.

Built to accompany players on their formative musical adventures, the Fender Standard Jazz Bass delivers the approachable playability and inspiring tone that made Fender an icon of rock & roll. Powered by a set of Fender Standard pickups for high-output sonic character and an inviting “Modern C”-shaped neck for superior playing comfort, this J Bass® truly sets the standard for the Fender experience.

• Poplar body with gloss finish
• Fender Standard ceramic single-coil J Bass pickups
• 4-saddle bridge with satin chrome saddles
• “Modern C”-shaped maple neck with satin finish
• 9.5"-radius fingerboard

The Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass is based on the '80s Jazz Bass Special he used while recording Appetite for Destruction. An evolution of his signature model, this bass adds player-friendly features and stylistic touches that Duff demands.

• Seymour Duncan® STKJ2B single-coil bridge pickup; Precision Bass split-coil neck pickup
• Hipshot Bass Xtender
• "Modern C"-shaped neck; rosewood fingerboard
• Pearloid block inlays; custom headstock logo; custom Duff neck plate
• Includes deluxe gig bag

With its dual single-coil pickups and smooth playing feel, the Player Jazz Bass is an inspiring instrument with classic, elevated style and authentic Fender bass tone. It’s powerful, rumbling sound is punchy and tight; a growling voice that’s matched with fast, smooth playing feel for a shot of creative inspiration. Ready for action in the studio, or on the stage, the Player Jazz Bass can take anything you can think of—and everything you haven’t yet. Read more

Over the course of the ‘70s, the Jazz Bass entered its “teenage years,” changing its visual style and inspiring new playing techniques—such as slapping—which led directly to new, creative forms of expression. Its smooth feel and growly midrange, tempered with a bit of treble bite, made it a hero in recording sessions around the globe. The American Original ‘70s Jazz Bass updates the smooth playing feel with a modern-radius fingerboard, while retaining the classic Fender tone and style that made the Jazz Bass the tool of choice for creative bassists.

Not just another pretty bass, the inspiring and surprisingly versatile FA-450CE makes it easy to take killer Fender bass tone and feel anywhere you go. For amplified performances. the onboard Fishman® preamp system offers crystal-clear sound along with volume, bass and treble controls to precisely shape your tone. The luxurious flame maple top enhances articulation, lending a crisp attack to the mahogany back and sides’ rich, warm voice. The “Modern C”-shaped neck bears a 9.5”-radius fingerboard which works well for almost any playing style. Cream binding, a modern 2x2 headstock, classic Viking bridge and ‘keystone’ rosette complete the appointments, adding an elegant touch to the instrument’s visual appeal.

• All-laminate construction; flame maple top
• Fishman® electronics
• Modern 2x2 headstock; Viking bridge
• Mahogany back & sides; mahogany neck
• Cream binding

The Classic Design series rounds out with the CB-60SCE, an acoustic bass that goes above and beyond anything in its class. This model makes use of the same slim-taper, easy-to-play neck profile found on all Classic Design guitars. Its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides complement the concert-sized body for a smooth and articulate low end. The perfect companion for an 'unplugged' session, the CB-60SCE comes equipped with a flexible Fishman® electronics system that's well-suited to the stage or studio.

• Concert Bass body shape
• Solid spruce top with scalloped "X"-bracing
• Mahogany back and sides
• Easy-to-play neck with rolled fingerboard edges
• Fishman® Classic Design pickup/preamp

Fusing innovative Fender design with player-centric features and exciting new finishes, the Player Plus Meteora Bass delivers superb playability and unmistakable style.

Powered by a pair of Fireball™ Bass Humbucking pickups, the Player Plus Meteora Bass delivers the punch and growl that defines Fender bass tone. A 3-band active EQ provides precise tone shaping with switchable active/passive operation for ultimate flexibility. The Player Plus Meteora Bass neck is sleek, fast, and smooth thanks to its silky satin finish, comfortable rolled edges on a 12” inch radius fingerboard, and modern “C” back-shape. A rock solid HiMass™ bridge provides sustain, resonance, and perfect intonation.

With classic Fender style, advanced features and stunning new finishes, the Player Plus Meteora Bass is the perfect tool to spark your creativity and stand out from the crowd.

• Fireball™ Bass Humbucking pickups
• Three band active EQ with active/passive toggle
• Four saddle HiMass bridge
• 12” radius fingerboard with rolled edges
• Modern “C” neck shape