Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass - Sinister Red

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.

Other specifications include:

Headstock Jazz Bass
Neck Material Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Shape Modern "D"
Neck Construction 5-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Fingerboard Material Maple
Position Inlays White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
Side Dots Luminlay
Number of Frets 21
Truss Rod Bi-Flex™
String Nut Graph Tech® TUSQ
Nut Width 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Nut Material Graph Tech® TUSQ
Body Select Alder
Body Finish Gloss Urethane
Body Shape Jazz Bass
Body Style Solid Body
Dimensions 6.10x18.40x52.50 IN
Fret Size Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 34" (86.36 cm)
Bridge 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Bridge Mounting 3-Screw Modern
Pickguard 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers Black
Control Knobs Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
String Trees Vintage-Style Disc
Strings Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Neck Plate 5-Bolt
Strap Buttons Locking
Bridge Pickup Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
Middle Pickup Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
Pickup Configuration SS
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
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)
9 lbs  8 oz
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