
Product overview
About this model
The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass is built for bassists who demand the ultimate in tonal flexibility and modern performance. Featuring a select alder body with sculpted body contours, this Jazz Bass offers classic Fender style with superior comfort. The quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures effortless playability, while the 10"–14" compound-radius ebony fingerboard provides precise fretting and smooth transitions. Whether you're playing vintage grooves or exploring modern tones, the American Ultra II Jazz Bass delivers with power and precision. Ultra II Noiseless Pickups for Dynamic, Hum-Free Performance The American Ultra II Jazz Bass is equipped with Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, delivering a wide tonal range without any unwanted hum. These pickups offer vintage warmth and modern clarity, making it easy to switch between smooth, round lows and sharp, articulate highs. The S-1 switch allows you to toggle between active and passive modes, giving you even more control over your sound for any musical setting. Advanced Electronics for Unmatched Tonal Control The redesigned preamp includes a 3-band active EQ with a switchable midrange frequency selector, allowing you to dial in your ideal tone. The passive tone control adds further flexibility, letting you shape your sound even in passive mode. With the stacked concentric controls for midrange and treble/bass boost/cut, the American Ultra II Jazz Bass gives you all the tonal control you need for live performances and studio sessions alike. Precision Hardware for Superior Stability and Sustain The 4-saddle HiMass bridge offers both string-through-body and top-load options for maximum sustain and tuning stability. Fender lightweight tuners with tapered shafts ensure quick, accurate tuning, while the knurled aluminum control knobs allow for smooth, reliable adjustments. Designed for professional players, this bass delivers consistent, high-quality performance in any environment. Perfect for Players Seeking Versatility and Power The American Ultra II Jazz Bass is ideal for serious bassists who need a versatile instrument capable of covering a wide range of musical styles. Whether you're playing live, recording in the studio or practicing at home, this bass offers the precision, reliability and tonal control needed to excel. With its advanced features and iconic Fender design, the Ultra II Jazz Bass is the ultimate tool for professional players who demand the best.

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8 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- Pan pot
- Middle Pickup
- Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- 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
- Special Electronics
- S-1 switch for active/passive mode, 2-way mini-toggle midrange frequency selector (325Hz or 750Hz)
- Bridge Pickup
- Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
- Control Knobs
- Heavy knurled flat-top
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Bridge
- 4-saddle adjustable HiMass (string-through-body or top-load)
9 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Graph Tech TUSQ
- Fret Size
- Medium jumbo
- Strings
- Fender 7250M nickel-plated steel roundwound, long scale (.045–.105 gauges)
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.5
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- Fender 7250M nickel-plated steel roundwound, long scale (.045–.105 gauges)
- Scale Length
- 34
- Neck Shape
- Modern D
16 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Body Material
- Select alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss urethane
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel/chrome
- Neck Wood
- Quartersawn maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Position Inlays
- White pearloid dot - 7 mm
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Pickguard
- 1-ply gold anodized aluminum
- Body Style
- Jazz Bass
- Fingerboard Radius
- 10 inch–14 inch compound radius
- Body Shape
- Jazz Bass
- Tuning Machines
- Fender F lightweight vintage-paddle keys with tapered shafts
- Side Dots
- Luminlay
- Neck Finish
- Ultra satin urethane
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Deluxe molded
1 detailsOther
- Truss Rod
- Bi-Flex
































