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 |
Product Color: | Solar Flare |
Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
Factory Setup: | .045-.105, E Standard Bass (E-A-D-G) |
Body
Body Shape: | Meteora Bass |
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: | 1.5" (38.1mm) |
Fingerboard Radius: | Compound 10-14" (254-355.6mm) |
Scale Length: | 34" (863.6mm) |
Number of Frets: | 21 Frets |
Neck Joint: | Bolt-On |
Fingerboard Inlay: | Black Pearloid Dot - 7mm |
Inlay Shape: | Dots |
Side Marker Inlay: | Luminlay |
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: | Haymaker Bass Humbucker |
Middle Pickup: | Haymaker Bass Humbucker |
Controls and Switching: | 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 |
Electronics Notes: | 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
Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
Bridge: | 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load) |
Tuning Machines: | Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts |
Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
Saddle: | Metal |
Pickguard: | 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum |
Knobs: | Heavy Knurled Flat-Top |