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.
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
Specifications
Body: Select Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Meteora Bass
Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Fingerboard: Ebony
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
Neck Pickup:
Side Dots: Luminlay®
Side Dots: Luminlay®
Headstock: Meteora® Bass
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)
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece:
Orientation: Right-Hand
Refinement Pickups: Modern
String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8″ Hex (Allen)
Bridge Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
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
Pickup Switching: Pan Pot
Pickup Configuration: HH
Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Tuning Machines: Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)
Fingerboard Radius: 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Refinement Fingerboard Radius: Compound
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Refinement Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Modern “D”
Refinement Neck Shape: D Shape
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Nut Width: 1.5″ (38.1 mm)
Scale Length: 34″ (86.36 cm)
Truss Rod: Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8″ Hex Adjustment
