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

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.

 Specifications

• 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®

• Format

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

• 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

• Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
  • Middle 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)

• Measurements

  • Dimensions: 6.60x19.50x52.00 IN
  • Shipping Weight: 25.00 LB
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
  • Shipping Length: 52.00 IN
  • Shipping Height: 6.60 IN
  • Shipping Width: 19.50 IN

• Accessories

  • Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
  • Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)