Description
Description
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 Meteora® 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.
Under the hood, a pair of Haymaker™ humbuckers deliver everything from sweet cleans to modern crunch and searing leads, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1™ switch cleverly splits the Haymakers for even more tonal variety, and you can further sculpt your tone with both conventional master tone control plus a carefully voiced bass cut knob. Additional road-ready features include 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail with polished stainless steel block saddles, deluxe locking tuners, knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.
The American Ultra II Meteora 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
- Quartersawn Maple Modern “D” Profile Neck
- 10"-14" Compound Radius Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay Side Dots
- Haymaker™ Humbuckers, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
- 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles
- Short Post Locking Tuners
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Fender American Ultra II |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | US24014240 |
| Product Color: | Avalanche |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .009-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Meteora |
| Body Material: | Select Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Ultra Satin Urethane |
| Neck Shape: | Modern "D" |
| Fingerboard Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech TUSQ |
| Nut Width: | 1.685" (42.8mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | Compound 10-14" (254-355.6mm) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (647.7mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Bolt-On |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Black Pearloid Dot - 7mm |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Luminlay |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Haymaker Humbucker |
| Neck Pickup: | Haymaker Humbucker |
| Controls and Switching: | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup; Master Volume, Tone, Bass Cut |
| Electronics Notes: | S-1 Switch on Volume (For Coil Split) |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge: | 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles |
| Tuning Machines: | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum |
| Knobs: | Heavy Knurled Flat-Top |