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.

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

-Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass Pickups

-Ultra II Active Bass Preamp With S-1™ Switching

-5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ Bridge (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) and Deluxe Fluted-Shaft Tuners

-Deluxe Molded Case Included

Specifications

SERIES: American Ultra II

MODEL NAME: American Ultra II Jazz Bass      

BODY MATERIAL: Select Alder

BODY FINISH: Gloss Urethane

NECK: Quartersawn Maple

NECK SHAPE: Modern “D”

NECK FINISH: Ultra Satin Urethane

FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony or Quartersawn Maple

FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 10” to 14” Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)

NUMBER OF FRETS: 21

FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo

POSITION INLAYS: White or Black Pearloid Dot - 7mm

NUT MATERIAL: Graph Tech TUSQ

NUT WIDTH: 1.875” (47.6 mm)

TUNING MACHINES: Fender “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts

SCALE LENGTH: 34” (86.36 cm)

BRIDGE: 5-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)

PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum

PICKUPS: Middle: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass, Bridge: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass

PICKUP SWITCHING: Pan Pot

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

CONTROL KNOBS: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top

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 FINISH: Nickel/Chrome

STRINGS: Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406

CASE/GIG BAG: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)