Fender American Ultra II Meteora Electric Bass, Maple Fingerboard (with Case)

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Enjoy effortless playability with the unique American-made bass! Fender's American Ultra II Meteora bass offers a quatersawn maple neck and Haymaker pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body Light weight with a wide tonal range
Quartersawn maple neck Strong, straight grain; maple adds brightness
Haymaker Bass Humbucking Pickups Deep lows and crystalline highs; hum-free
Fender Hi-Mass Bridge Increased attack, sustain, and clarity of notes

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 Fender's 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 aluminum knobs and 1-ply read more anodized aluminum 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:

- 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
- Deluxe Molded Case Included
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- SERIES: American Ultra II
- MODEL NAME: American Ultra II Meteora Bass
- BODY MATERIAL: Select Alder
- BODY FINISH: Gloss Urethane
- NECK: Quartersawn Maple
- NECK SHAPE: Modern "D"
- NECK FINISH: Ultra Satin Urethane
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Quartersawn Maple
- FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
- NUMBER OF FRETS: 21
- FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo
- POSITION INLAYS: White or Black Pearloid Dot - 7mm
- NUT MATERIAL: Graph Tech TUSQ
- NUT WIDTH: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
- TUNING MACHINES: Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
- SCALE LENGTH: 34" (86.36 cm
- BRIDGE: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
- PICKGUARD: 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum
- PICKUPS: Haymaker Bass Humbuckers
- PICKUP SWITCHING: Pan Pot
- 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
- CONTROL KNOBS: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
- 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)
- HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
- STRINGS: Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
- CASE/GIG BAG: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 26.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 56 x 20 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0199132733

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818

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