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 Precision 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 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 aluminium knobs and 1-ply anodised aluminium pickguard.
The American Ultra II Precision 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 w/ Ultra Contours top & Gloss Urethane finish
- Quartersawn Maple Modern "D" neck w/ Posiflex™ Support Rods, 34" scale & Ultra Satin Urethane finish
- Quartersawn Maple fingerboard w/ 10"-14" compound radius & Black Pearloid Dot inlays
- 21 Medium Jumbo frets
- 1.625" Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut
- Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle tuners w/ tapered shafts
- 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ bridge (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
- Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Precision Bass® and Vintage Jazz Bass® pickups w/ Black pickup covers
- Master Volume (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
- Includes Deluxe Moulded Case, Saddle Height Wrench & Truss Rod Wrench