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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.

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

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  • 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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Body
  • Body shape: Jazz Bass
  • Body wood: Select alder
  • Body finish: Gloss urethane
Neck
  • 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
Electronics
  • 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
Hardware
  • 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
Other
  • Strings: Fender 7250M nickel plated steel roundwound, long scale (.045-.105 gauges)
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Deluxe molded
  • Country of origin: USA

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  • Better than the first Ulta's

    5

    submitted15 days ago

    byRob

    fromKentucky

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Going in between passive and active without any volume differences is wonderful. Great sounds. Plays well.

  • Smooth as butter!

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byJason

    fromOverland Park KS

    First, thank you to my awesome Wife who got this for an Anniversary gift, a month after getting me a squire vintage vibes 70's P-Bass. To begin, I threw on some Mark Bass round wounds - factory strings were not bad, just wanted to upgrade a little. I am playing this bass through a little Acoustic brand 50 watt bass, with no pedals, straight cord from bass to amp. Let's start with the neck. When they say fast, they mean it! Honestly the neck is so smooth, it makes me nervous when I pick it up each time that it is just going to slide through my hands! Freaking amazing. The noiseless pickups sound beautiful. Even in passive they gather the sound with perfection. When set to active, holy cow they are gorgeous. The mid range selector lets me get great tone. My only complaint on active, is that button up is active, instead of button down. Fender said they did this since most people play it in active mode, but I almost always forget to turn it off. From the first fret to the last, the tone is clear, and the sound is great. I did very minimal adjustments from factory, The tuning was set at the 12th fret right off the wall. I am not a pro player, and (sadly) this one may never see a stage. But the joy it brings, just at home. I kid you not there are a couple songs I played that the sound made me tear up! Go play one, but only if you have money to buy it. If you don't you are going into debt as soon as you hear it! Also, if you are a Veteran, and you haven't used their Veteran discount yet, be sure to do that. It saved 10% off the price, even on this beauty! Comes with a Fender hard case, which is nice bonus. Has certificate of authenticity included as well.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked bymatthew

    fromOlympia WA

    Is it possible to request a different set/type of strings prior to the set-up?

    Is it possible to request a different set/type of strings prior to the set-up?

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    Unfortunately, no.