The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass delivers a premium take on the legendary J Bass, blending the unmistakable character of Fender with a modern, performance-focused design. Built for demanding bassists who need exceptional tone, effortless playability and expansive versatility, it provides the refined feel and expressive response expected from a professional instrument. From classic Jazz Bass grooves to contemporary styles, the American Ultra II Jazz Bass offers the power, precision and tonal flexibility to perform at the highest level.
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
- 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ Bridge (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) and Deluxe Fluted-Shaft Tuners
Specifications
General
Series: American Ultra II
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Ultraburst
Body
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Jazz Bass®
Body Style: Solid Body
Neck
Headstock: Jazz Bass®
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
Side Dots: Luminlay®
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™
Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
Pickup Configuration: SS
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)
Hardware
Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold 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® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Neck Plate: 5-Bolt
Strap Buttons: Locking