Fender American Ultra II Precision Electric Bass, Ebony Fingerboard (with Case)

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Fender American Ultra II Precision Electric Bass, Ebony Fingerboard (with Case), Noble Blue, Headstock Straight Back

zZounds Gear Experts Say...

USA-made basses with cutting-edge technology! Fender's American Ultra II Precision bass boasts an alder wood body, ebony fretboard, and noiseless pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Alder body	Light weight with a wide tonal range
Ebony fretboard	Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Medium jumbo frets	Makes bending strings easier
Quartersawn maple neck	Strong, straight grain; maple adds brightness

Overview

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 Precision 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 Ultra II Noiseless Vintage 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.… read more

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 Precision Bass Pickups and 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
- Deluxe Molded Case Included

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Specs

- SERIES: American Ultra II
- MODEL NAME: American Ultra II Precision Bass
- BODY MATERIAL: Select Alder
- BODY FINISH: Gloss Urethane
- NECK: Quartersawn Maple
- NECK SHAPE: Modern "D"
- NECK FINISH: Ultra Satin Urethane
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Ebony or 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: 1.625" (41.3mm)
- 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: Middle: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Precision Bass, Bridge: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- 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

Noble Blue

Shipping Weight: 25.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 18 x 7 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0199101776

Texas Tea

Shipping Weight: 25.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 18 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0199101790

Open Box (Very Good), Texas Tea

Shipping Weight: 25.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 18 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0199101790

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818
Web: https://my.fender.com/support

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted September 29, 2026 by Mike E in Somerset, KY

"I Love This Bass Except.."

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I received my Fender Ultra II on 5/26/26. I purchased the Noble Blue with the ebony fret board, and I'm extremely happy with the bass itself. I like the feel of the ebony better than maple, and I think the tone is warmer with the ebony fretboard. The day after the bass came in, I took it to my luthier, and had him go through it, and I changed the original strings it was shipped with to D'Addario EXL165 Nickel Wounds which feel a lot better to me, and don't have the string noise like the original strings. I usually play in passive mode with the pan control either in the center, or moved more toward the neck pickup. The bass has 3 pickups, and the noiseless pickups make a huge difference in that there is no noise, or hum at all that I can hear. There are 6 controls with 1 for volume, and 1 for pan control. The third and fourth knobs both have inner and outer rings on them. The third knobs outer ring controls tone, and the inner ring controls midrange. The fourth knobs outer ring controls bass tone, and the inner ring controls the treble tone. Just after the fourth knob is a midrange frequency switch that can changes frequency from 325 Hz, with the switch to the front and 750 Hz to the back. I didn't notice much of a change when flipping the switch but that's me. Maybe someone else's ears can pick a bigger difference. In active mode, the bass really comes alive. The volume immediately jumps, and the tonal ranges are a lot more noticeable. I play mostly country & blues so I don't… read more use the active mode a whole lot but when I do, this bass really stands out. The one problem I have with this bass, and it may be nit-picking but I think it's really something that Fender could have done a much better job on. The control layout plate under the 4 controls, and frequency switch is made of thin plastic, and sits up on top of the pick guard. The only thing holding this cheap plastic piece down is the fact that they cut slots in the plastic to slip it under the control knobs. There are 2 places where screw holes are made in the plastic but the holes are bigger than the screw heads so they are useless. In my opinion, and having spent $2400.00 for this bass guitar, and with it being an American made bass, I would think that they could have done something a lot better than they did with this. This piece of plastic moves around under the controls, and it's just a very poorly done, and very cheap piece that Fender really dropped the ball on. They could have had it printed onto the lower part of the pick guard instead of what they did. I can't post a picture here but if your interested in this bass, take a real good look at the control layout panel under the controls. If you're okay with this, then the bass itself is really nice. The bass plays like butter, and out of the box, it plays great. It was slightly high on the D & G strings but really not bad. I really wanted an American made bass, and my choice was Fender. I played a Precision, and a Telecaster back in the 70's, and wanted another Precision. The balance is really nice on this bass, and the weight isn't bad at all. If you're playing long sessions, you'll probably want a wider strap. I use a 4" strap, and have no problems, and no neck dive at all. If it wasn't for the loose plastic under the controls, I would give this bass a 5 star rating but that piece has really got me upset with Fender's quality control, and design people. None of this reflects on zZounds. These folks are great, and I have purchased several pieces through them, and only ever had one problem that was taken care of immediately. Fender should take lessons.

Musical Background:
Played on and off over several years bass, drums, keyboard

Musical Style:
Country, Classic Rock, Blues

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