Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass - Texas Tea
Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is Fender's 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 Meteora Bass features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features a 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 Haymaker bass humbuckers, this bass delivers a massive tonal range with seismic lows, hard-hitting mids and sweet, articulate highs, 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 Meteora 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 - Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass - Texas Tea
- 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
- Haymaker Bass Humbuckers
- 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 - Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass - Texas Tea
Body- Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Body Material: Select Alder
- Body Shape: Meteora Bass
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
- Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
- Neck Shape: Modern "D"
- Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
- 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 - 7mm
- Side Dots: Luminlay
- Truss Rod: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods
- Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" Hex Adjustment
- Bridge Pickup: Haymaker Bass Humbucker
- Middle Pickup: Haymaker Bass Humbucker
- 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
- Configuration: HH
- Special Electronic: 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)
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum
- Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
- Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)
