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

Specifications

Neck

• HeadstockJazz Bass®
  
• Neck MaterialQuartersawn Maple
  
• Neck FinishUltra Satin Urethane
  
• Neck ShapeModern "D"
  
• Neck Construction5-Bolt
  
• Fingerboard Radius10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
  
• Fingerboard MaterialEbony
  
• Position InlaysBlack Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
  
• Side DotsLuminlay®
  
• Number of Frets21
  
• Truss RodBi-Flex™
  
• String NutGraph Tech® TUSQ®
  
• Nut Width1.5" (38.1 mm)
  
• Nut MaterialGraph Tech® TUSQ®
  
• Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
  
• Scale Length34" (86.36 cm)

Body

• BodySelect Alder
  
• Body FinishGloss Urethane
  
• Body ShapeJazz Bass®
  
• Body StyleSolid Body
  
• Body MaterialSelect Alder

Hardware

• Bridge4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
  
• Bridge Mounting3-Screw Modern
  
• Pickguard1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
  
• Pickup CoversBlack
  
• Control KnobsHeavy Knurled Flat-Top
  
• Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
  
• Tuning MachinesFender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
  
• String TreesVintage-Style Disc
  
• StringsFender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105
• Gauges), PN 0737250406
  
• Neck Plate5-Bolt
  
• Strap ButtonsLocking

Electronics

• Bridge PickupUltra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
  
• Middle PickupUltra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
  
• Pickup ConfigurationSS
  
• ControlsMaster 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
  
• SwitchingPan Pot
  
• Special ElectronicsS-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)