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 Jazz 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 Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, this bass delivers a massive tonal range, from vintage warmth to modern snap, 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 Jazz 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: Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck Carve: Modern "D"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Radius: 10" - 14" Compound
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Nut Width: 1.5"
Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
Inlays: White Pearloid Dot
Side Dots: Luminlay
Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Tuners: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Controls: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top, 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: Deluxe Molded Case
Weight: 9lbs 0oz
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