Fender - American Ultra II Meteora Bass, Ebony Fingerboard - Ultraburst

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 a 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
Series: American Ultra II
Body: Select Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Meteora Bass
Neck: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®, 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Bridge Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
Neck 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
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)
Pickup Configuration: HH
Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges)