Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass Guitar, Ultraburst, Deluxe Molded Case

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

SELECT ALDER BODY WITH ULTRA CONTOURS AND SCULPTED NECK HEEL
A resonant alder body provides classic Fender tone, while the tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard and “Ultra” sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional.

GRAPHITE REINFORCED QUARTERSAWN MAPLE MODERN “D" PROFILE NECK WITH POSIFLEX SUPPORT RODS
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any style of playing, while extra-strong quartersawn maple with graphite reinforcement and Posiflex support rods ensure unparalleled stability.

COMPOUND RADIUS EBONY OR QUARTERSAWN MAPLE FINGERBOARD, ULTRA ROLLED EDGES, LUMINLAY SIDE DOTS
Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay glow-in the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility even on the darkest stages while “Ultra” rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth “Ultra” satin finish make the neck effortless to play.

ULTRA II NOISELESS VINTAGE JAZZ BASS PICKUPS
The Ultra II Noiseless Vintage pickups are responsive and expressive, delivering definitive J Bass growl for exceptional Fender tone without hum. Ultra II Noiseless pickups feature an evolved architecture of specialized stacked coils with the top coil wound around Alnico V rod magnets to produce true single-coil Fender tone, and the isolated bottom coil calibrated to preserve the tone and simply reject hum.

ULTRA II ACTIVE BASS PREAMP WITH S-1 SWITCHING
Redesigned for unprecedented control, this 18 volt preamp features S-1 switching for active/passive operation so you can change modes on the fly and a global passive tone control to easily shape your active and passive sounds for authentically deep vintage timbres. The precise and powerful 3-band active EQ offers shimmering musical highs, satisfyingly punchy lows and a switchable midrange frequency to seriously sculpt your sound.

4-SADDLE ADJUSTABLE HIMASS BRIDGE (STRING-THROUGH-BODY OR TOP-LOAD)
This precision manufactured HiMass bridge allows string-through or top-load operation for greater versatility with endless sustain, precise attack and rock-solid tuning stability.

Specifications:

Accessories

Case/Gig Bag Deluxe Molded Case (Included)
Saddle Height Wrench .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Truss Rod Wrench 1/8" Hex (Allen)

Body

Body Select Alder
Body Finish Gloss Urethane
Body Material Select Alder
Body Shape Jazz Bass
Body Style Solid Body

Electronics

Bridge Pickup Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
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
Middle Pickup Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Pickup Configuration SS
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)
Switching Pan Pot

General

Color Ultraburst
Orientation Right-Hand
Product Name American Ultra II Jazz Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Ultraburst
Series American Ultra II

Hardware

Bridge 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Bridge Mounting 3-Screw Modern
Control Knobs Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate 5-Bolt
Pickguard 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers Black
Strap Buttons Locking
String Trees Vintage-Style Disc
Strings Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Tuning Machines Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts

Measurements

Fret Size Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 34" (864 mm)
Approx. Weight:  9 lbs. 1 oz.

Neck

Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Headstock Jazz Bass
Neck Construction 5-Bolt
Neck Finish Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Material Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape Modern "D"
Number of Frets 21
Nut Material Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Position Inlays White Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
Side Dots Luminlay
String Nut Graph Tech TUSQ
Truss Rod Bi-Flex

This LIKE NEW guitar went from Fender to their authorized refurbisher MIRC, where it received a full multi-point inspection and expert setup - it is ready to play!  No visible repairs were necessary, and no modifications were made except the back of the headstock was stamped USED and the original serial number was replaced/covered with a new one.

Check-out the videos on YouTube and more information on the Fender website.  This is a Great guitar at a Great Price!

Enjoy!

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