Saying Jaco Pastorius was great at bass feels like a massive understatement, as does saying the same about his son Felix Pastorious. If you’ve never heard Felix lay down the low end, check him out below as he shows off the brand new American Ultra II Jazz Bass and Jazz Bass V for a spin.
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass and Jazz Bass V offer Alder bodies with Ultra Contours for maximum comfort, as well as a sculpted neck heel. The basses have Quartersawn Maple necks with Modern “D” profiles, and then 10″-14″ Compound Radius Ebony or Quartersawn Maple fretboards depending on which model you choose.
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass and Jazz Bass V come loaded with Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, an Ultra II Active Bass Preamp with S-1 switching, and a 4- or 5-saddle Adjustable HiMass Bridge. The 4-string models come in Ultra Burst, Noble Blue, Texas Tea, and Sinister Red finishes; while the 5-string models offer up Ultra Burst, Avalanche, and Sinister Red finishes.
The 4-string American Ultra II Jazz Bass goes for $2,299.99, while the 5-string is $2,399.99. Get ’em here.
