The Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V (Arctic Pearl, Maple) with model code 199032781 is part of Fender’s American Ultra series, which is their high-end modern performance line of Jazz Bass instruments.

Here’s a clear breakdown of what this exact bass is about:

🎸 Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V – Arctic Pearl (Maple)

Fender American Ultra Jazz Bass V Arctic Pearl Maple 199032781

🔑 Core specs (what matters most)

• Body: Alder (classic Fender tone, balanced mids)
• Neck: Maple, “Modern D” profile (fast, slim, comfortable for 5-string)
• Fingerboard: Maple (bright attack, snappy tone)
• Scale length: 34"
• Frets: 21 medium jumbo
• Pickups: Ultra Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass V (humbucker-rejecting single-coil style)
• Electronics: Active 18V preamp + passive mode switch
• EQ: 3-band EQ + mid-frequency switch

⚡ What makes it “Ultra”

This is not a vintage-style Jazz Bass—it’s a modern performance upgrade:

• Active + passive switching (S-1 system) → very flexible tones
• Noiseless pickups → no 60-cycle hum
• HiMass bridge → more sustain and stability
• Compound radius fingerboard (10"–14") → easier low action + fast upper frets
• Ultra body contours → more comfortable for long playing sessions
• Locking tuners → faster string changes, better tuning stability

🎧 Sound character

• Bright, clear Jazz Bass articulation
• Strong low B (better than standard Fender 5-strings, but still “Fender-style” not overly tight like a 35” scale bass)
• Very versatile: from vintage warm J-bass tones to modern slap/funk/hi-fi EQ tones

👍 Strengths

• Extremely versatile tone range
• Very comfortable neck for a 5-string
• Premium build quality and hardware
• Quiet/noiseless operation (great for studio + live)

👎 Weak points

• Expensive (top-tier Fender pricing)
• 34" scale B string is good, but not the tightest compared to 35" basses
• Some players find the HiMass bridge less ideal for ultra-low action setups

🎯 Who it’s for

This bass is ideal if you want:

• A professional 5-string Jazz Bass
• Studio + live versatility
• Modern playability with Fender character
• Active + passive flexibility in one instrument