Fender American Ultra II Precision Bass, Maple Fretboard, Avalanche

Manufacturer's 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 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 aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum 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 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

Fender®, Squier®, Stratocaster®, Telecaster®, Precision Bass®, Jazz Bass® and the distinctive headstock designs commonly found on the Strat®, Tele® & P Bass® guitars are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

Specifications

General

• Color: Avalanche
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Product Name: American Ultra II Precision Bass®, Maple Fingerboard, Avalanche
• Series: American Ultra II

Body

• Body: Select Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Material: Select Alder
• Body Shape: Precision Bass®
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
• Headstock: Precision Bass®
• Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern "D"
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
• Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
• Side Dots: Luminlay®
• String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
• Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass®
• 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
• Middle Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Precision Bass®
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• 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)
• Switching: Pan Pot

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
• Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
• Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Neck Plate: 5-Bolt
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: Locking
• String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
• Strings: Fender® 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
• Tuning Machines: Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts

Measurements

• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)

Accessories

• Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
• Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Fender. This American Ultra II is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty.

note: The photos above may not be of the exact bass you'll receive. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.