Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass – Ebony Fingerboard – Texas Tea

Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is Fender’s 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 Fender’s 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.

FEATURES

• Select Alder Body with Ultra Contours and Sculpted Neck Heel
• Graphite Reinforced Quartersawn Maple Modern D Profile Neck with Posiflex Support Rods
• 10″-14″ Compound Radius Ebony or Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay Side Dots
• Haymaker Bass Humbuckers
• Ultra II Active Bass Preamp With S-1 Switching
• 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass Bridge (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) and Deluxe Fluted-Shaft Tuners

HIGHLIGHTS

SELECT ALDER BODY WITH ULTRA CONTOURS AND SCULPTED NECK HEEL

A resonant alder body provides classic Fender tone, while the tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard and Ultra sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional.

GRAPHITE REINFORCED QUARTERSAWN MAPLE MODERN D” PROFILE NECK WITH POSIFLEX SUPPORT RODS

Slim with wide shoulders, the Modern D neck profile works for any style of playing, while extra-strong quartersawn maple with graphite reinforcement and Posiflex support rods ensure unparalleled stability.

COMPOUND RADIUS EBONY OR QUARTERSAWN MAPLE FINGERBOARD, ULTRA ROLLED EDGES, LUMINLAY SIDE DOTS

Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10-14 compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay glow-in the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility even on the darkest stages while Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish make the neck effortless to play.

HAYMAKER BASS HUMBUCKERS

Equipped with the Haymaker bass humbuckers, this calibrated set delivers an incredibly versatile range of powerful and expressive sounds for dynamic Fender bass tone that is second to none. For impeccable string-to-string balance and the finest tone, these pickups are crafted with a special array of Alnico rod magnets Alnico V magnets under the low strings pack serious punch with crisp and deep lows, while Alnico II rods under the top two strings create a sweet and complex character that cuts and snaps while never getting harsh.

ULTRA II ACTIVE BASS PREAMP WITH S-1 SWITCHING

Redesigned for unprecedented control, this 18 volt preamp features S-1 switching for active/passive operation so you can change modes on the fly and a global passive tone control to easily shape your active and passive sounds for authentically deep vintage timbres. The precise and powerful 3-band active EQ offers shimmering musical highs, satisfyingly punchy lows and a switchable midrange frequency to seriously sculpt your sound.

4-SADDLE ADJUSTABLE HIMASS BRIDGE (STRING-THROUGH-BODY OR TOP-LOAD)

This precision manufactured HiMass bridge allows string-through or top-load operation for greater versatility with endless sustain, precise attack and rock-solid tuning stability.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Series: American Ultra II
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Texas Tea
• Country Of Origin: US

Body

• Body: Select Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Shape: Meteora Bass
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Material: Select Alder

Neck

• Headstock: Meteora Bass
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern “D”
• Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
• Fingerboard Radius: 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
• Side Dots: Luminlay
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods
• Truss Rod Nut: 1/8″ Hex Adjustment
• String Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.5″ (38.1 mm)
• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Haymaker Bass Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Haymaker Bass Humbucker
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• 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)

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
• Strap Buttons: Locking

Measurements

• Dimensions: 6.60×19.50×52.00 IN
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 34″ (86.36 cm)

Accessories

• Saddle Height Wrench: .050″ Hex (Allen) Wrench
• Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8″ Hex (Allen)
• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)

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