Fender American Ultra II - Meteora Bass - Ultraburst (105)

Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is our most advanced series of instruments. American Ultra II guitars and basses feature premium materials, precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge design for instruments that both advance the state-of-the-art and stand the test of time.

The Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features our Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. Ebony or quartersawn maple 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards feature Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots and Graph Tech TUSQ nuts. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow unparalleled access to the higher register, while the truss rod access at the headstock provides convenient and easy setup and adjustment.

Outfitted with a set of specially designed Haymaker bass humbuckers, this bass delivers a massive tonal range with seismic lows, hard-hitting mids and sweet, articulate highs, all without a hint of hum. The redesigned preamp features unprecedented control to unlock endless tonal possibilities. Key features include S-1™ switching for active/passive operation, passive tone control and 3-band active EQ with switchable midrange frequency. Additional road-ready features including an adjustable HiMass™ top-load or string-through-body bridge, Fender light-weight tuners with tapered shafts, knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.

The American Ultra II Meteora Bass infuses iconic style with advanced appointments to take your playing to stratospheric new heights. For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers.

Series: American Ultra II

Body Type: Solid

Body Wood: Select Alder

Finish Type: Gloss Urethane 

Finish Color: Ultraburst

Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane 

Neck Wood:Maple (Quartersawn)

Fingerboard: Ebony

Neck Carve: Modern "D"

Scale Length: 34"

Neck Radius: 10" - 14" Compound

Frets: Medium Jumbo

Nut Width: 1.5"

Nut Material: TUSQ

Inlays: White Pearloid Dot 

Side Dots: Luminlay 

Neck Pickup: Haymaker Humbucker 

Bridge Pickup: Haymaker Humbucker 

Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Gold Aluminum

Hardware: Chrome/Nickel 

Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)

Tuners: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts

Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Stacked Concentric Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone Control, Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut, Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector

Switching: Pan Pot

Special Electronics: S-1 Switch on Volume Selects Active Mode (Up Position) or Passive Mode (Down Position); 2-Way Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)

Case: Molded Hardshell Case 

Weight: 9lbs 2oz.