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.

General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Made in: Made in the USA
Number of Strings: 4-String
Product Color: Ultraburst
Serial Number: US26005623
Series: Fender American Ultra II
Weight: 9lbs 10oz

Body:
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Shape: Jazz Bass

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Number of Frets: 21 Frets
Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Luminlay

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Controls and Switching: 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
Electronics Notes: 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)
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Saddle Material: Metal
Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts