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Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Maple Fingerboard Solar Flare

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Overview

Bold design with advanced humbucking tone and modern versatility.

The Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass is designed for bassists who need both powerful, dynamic tone and effortless playability. Featuring a select alder body with sculpted contours, this Meteora bass blends modern design with classic Fender style. The quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures smooth, fast playing, while the 10"-14" compound radius maple fingerboard delivers precision and comfort. Whether you need seismic lows, punchy mids, or articulate highs, the American Ultra II Meteora Bass is built to handle it all.

Haymaker Bass Humbuckers for Dynamic, Noiseless Tone

Outfitted with a pair of Haymaker bass humbuckers, the American Ultra II Meteora Bass delivers deep, powerful tones without any unwanted hum. The S-1 switch allows you to split the humbuckers, giving you access to both traditional humbucker power and single-coil clarity. This bass is perfect for players who need a wide range of tones without sacrificing clarity and punch.

Precision Hardware for Superior Stability and Sustain

The 4-saddle HiMass bridge offers both string-through-body and top-load options, ensuring maximum sustain and tuning stability. Fender lightweight tuners with tapered shafts provide fast, accurate tuning, while the heavy knurled flat-top control knobs offer smooth, precise adjustments. Built to meet the demands of professional bassists, this Meteora bass delivers reliable performance in any setting.

Advanced Electronics for Complete Tonal Control

The American Ultra II Meteora Bass features a 3-band active EQ with a switchable midrange frequency selector, allowing you to sculpt your tone to perfection. The S-1 switch enables active/passive operation, giving you the flexibility to switch between modern active tones and vintage passive sounds. With a well-thought-out control layout, this bass offers the versatility needed for any musical style or genre.

For Bassists Who Demand Versatility and Power

Designed for serious bassists who need an instrument that can handle any situation, the American Ultra II Meteora Bass offers a blend of modern versatility and classic Fender tone. Whether you're performing live, recording in the studio, or practicing at home, this bass provides the precision, reliability, and power needed to excel. With its unique design and advanced features, the Ultra II Meteora Bass is the perfect choice for bassists who demand the best.

Features

  • Select alder body with sculpted body contours for added comfort
  • Haymaker bass humbuckers for versatile, hum-free tones
  • 4-saddle HiMass bridge with string-through-body or top-load options
  • Quartersawn maple neck with 10"-14" compound radius maple fingerboard

Discover the perfect combination of modern power and classic tone with the Fender American Ultra II Meteora bass maple fingerboard electric bass guitar—crafted for players who demand versatility and performance.

Specs

American Ultra II Meteora Bass Maple Fingerboard Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Meteora Bass
  • Body wood: Select alder
  • Body finish: Gloss urethane
Neck
  • Neck wood: Quartersawn maple
  • Neck shape: Modern D
  • Neck finish: Ultra satin urethane
  • Scale length: 34" (86.36 cm)
  • Fingerboard: Quartersawn maple
  • Fingerboard radius: 10"-14" compound radius
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Nut material: Graph Tech TUSQ
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
  • Position inlays: Black pearloid dot - 7 mm
  • Side dots: Luminlay
  • Truss rod: Posiflex graphite neck support rods
Electronics
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Bridge pickup: Haymaker bass humbucker
  • Middle pickup: Haymaker bass humbucker
  • Special electronics: S-1 switch for active/passive mode, 2-way mini-toggle midrange frequency selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)
  • Controls: 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
  • Switching: Pan pot
Hardware
  • Bridge: 4-saddle adjustable HiMass (string-through-body or top-load)
  • Tuning machines: Fender F lightweight vintage-paddle keys with tapered shafts
  • Pickguard: 1-ply black anodized aluminum
  • Control knobs: Heavy knurled flat-top
  • Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Strings: Fender USA 7250M nickel plated steel (.045-.105 gauges)
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Case: Deluxe molded
  • Country of origin: USA
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