Stu Hamm "Urge" Bass II(U.S.A.)

The new Stu Hamm "Urge" Bass II features the tonal magic of classic Jazz and Precision basses with active electronics and contemporary styling. Features include a sleek alder body, 34" scale length, matching painted headstock(except Sunburst), Fender Jazz Bass® Noiseless™ pickups and active electronics.

Model Number 019-1500 Body Alder Neck Maple Fingerboard Rosewood (9.5"Radius/241mm) Scale Length 34" (864 mm) No. Of Frets 24 Medium-Jumbo Width @ Nut 1.590" (40.4mm) Machine Heads Schaller Light Weight Pickups 2-Custom "Noiseless" Jazz (Neck and Bridge), Custom P-Bass (Mid) Pickup Switching Jazz Pickup Pan Control, plus 3-Position Mini Toggle for P-Bass Pickup Selection Controls 3-Band Active EQ with Master Volume, Pan Pot, Bass/Treble Boost/Cut, Mid Boost/Cut, 3-Position Mini Toggle for P-Bass Pickup Selection Pickguard White Pearloid Bridge Deluxe Bridge (Strings-Thru-Body or Top Load) Unique Features Sleek "New" Stu Hamm Shape Body, Special Profile Neck, 6-Bolt Attachment with Sculpted Heel Strings Super Bass 8250M(.045 - .110tw) Accessories Deluxe Black Tolex Case, Strap, and Cable

Article taken from Harmony Central

July 24, 1999 - Considered by many to be an innovator of the two-hand tapping style of playing that was re-popularized in the late 1980's, Stu Hamm continues to define cutting edge bass playing in contemporary music. Whether touring solo, with Steve Vai's and Joe Satriani's G3, or in the recording studio, Stu's innovative techniques have garnered him industry-wide respect as a modern day virtuoso.

For the professional bassist looking to add a little bit of Stu's magic to their own playing, Fender introduces the Stu Hamm "Urge" Bass II®. This new Artist's Signature bass features upgrades made in accordance to Stu's exact specifications, including a full 34" scale length and new custom Jazz Bass Noiseless pickups.

The Stu Hamm "Urge" Bass II will also feature a solid alder body, special shape maple neck, 9.5" radius, rosewood fingerboard, Schaller lightweight machine heads, 6 bolt neck attachment with sculpted heel, 24 medium-jumbo frets, 2 custom Jazz Bass® Noiseless pickups in the neck and bridge positions, 1 custom P-Bass® pickup in the middle position, 3-band active EQ, white shell pickguard, combination top-load/string through-body bridge, Fender Super Bass 8250M strings, black Tolex(R) Fender case, a strap and cable.