Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Noble Blue

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 aluminium knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminium 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

• Colour: Noble Blue
• Country Of Origin: US
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Neck

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern “D”
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
• Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Refinement Neck Shape: D Shape
• Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™
• Number Of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)

Body

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

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodised Aluminium
• 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
• Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern

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
• 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
• Configuration: SS

Miscellaneous

• Case Gig Bag: Deluxe Moulded Case (Included)