Modern versatility with the iconic Jazz Bass tone and advanced playability.
The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass is built for bassists who demand the ultimate in tonal flexibility and modern performance. Featuring a select alder body with sculpted body contours, this Jazz Bass offers classic Fender style with superior comfort. The quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures effortless playability, while the 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard provides precise fretting and smooth transitions. Whether you're playing vintage grooves or exploring modern tones, the American Ultra II Jazz Bass delivers with power and precision.
Ultra II Noiseless Pickups for Dynamic, Hum-Free Performance
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass is equipped with Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, delivering a wide tonal range without any unwanted hum. These pickups offer vintage warmth and modern clarity, making it easy to switch between smooth, round lows and sharp, articulate highs. The S-1 switch allows you to toggle between active and passive modes, giving you even more control over your sound for any musical setting.
Advanced Electronics for Unmatched Tonal Control
The redesigned preamp includes a 3-band active EQ with a switchable midrange frequency selector, allowing you to dial in your ideal tone. The passive tone control adds further flexibility, letting you shape your sound even in passive mode. With the stacked concentric controls for midrange and treble/bass boost/cut, the American Ultra II Jazz Bass gives you all the tonal control you need for live performances and studio sessions alike.
Precision Hardware for Superior Stability and Sustain
The 4-saddle HiMass bridge offers both string-through-body and top-load options for maximum sustain and tuning stability. Fender lightweight tuners with tapered shafts ensure quick, accurate tuning, while the knurled aluminum control knobs allow for smooth, reliable adjustments. Designed for professional players, this bass delivers consistent, high-quality performance in any environment.
Perfect for Players Seeking Versatility and Power
The American Ultra II Jazz Bass is ideal for serious bassists who need a versatile instrument capable of covering a wide range of musical styles. Whether you're playing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, this bass offers the precision, reliability, and tonal control needed to excel. With its advanced features and iconic Fender design, the Ultra II Jazz Bass is the ultimate tool for professional players who demand the best.
Specifications
- Body shape: Jazz Bass
- Body wood: Select alder
- Body finish: Gloss urethane
- Neck wood: Quartersawn maple
- Neck shape: Modern D
- Neck finish: Ultra satin urethane
- Scale length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 10"-14" compound radius
- Number of frets: 21
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Nut material: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- Position inlays: White pearloid dot - 7 mm
- Side dots: Luminlay
- Truss rod: Bi-Flex
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- Special electronics: S-1 switch for active/passive mode, 2-way mini-toggle midrange frequency selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)
- Controls: Master volume (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
- Bridge: 4-saddle adjustable HiMass (string-through-body or top-load)
- Tuning machines: Fender F lightweight vintage-paddle keys with tapered shafts
- Pickguard: 1-ply gold anodized aluminum
- Control knobs: Heavy knurled flat-top
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
- Strings: Fender 7250M nickel plated steel roundwound, long scale (.045-.105 gauges)
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Deluxe molded
- Country of origin: USA
Features
- Select alder body with sculpted body contours for added comfort
- Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups for dynamic, hum-free performance
- 4-saddle HiMass bridge with string-through-body or top-load options for enhanced sustain
- Quartersawn maple neck with 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard
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