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FenderAmerican Ultra II Jazz Bass Ebony Fingerboard - Ultraburst

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Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass Ebony Fingerboard - Ultraburst
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The Korena take

A USA-made Jazz Bass with noiseless pickups, active/passive operation, and extensive onboard tone shaping.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Bassists seeking a wide tonal range from noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups
  • Players who want active and passive modes
  • Players who prefer a 34-inch scale, Modern D neck, and ebony compound-radius fingerboard

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Left-handed players
  • Players who do not need active EQ or multiple tone-shaping controls
  • Players seeking a bass without a Jazz Bass body shape

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass Ebony Fingerboard - Ultraburst construction detail

Detail 01

Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups

Two pickups are specified, one at the bridge and one in the middle position.

Detail 02

10–14 in compound-radius ebony fingerboard

The fingerboard radius changes from 10 inches to 14 inches.

Detail 03

4-saddle adjustable HiMass bridge

It supports string-through-body and top-load stringing.

Detail 04

Factory strings

Fender 7250M nickel-plated steel roundwound strings in .045–.105 gauges are specified.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01This is a right-handed instrument.
  2. 02Its electronics include an S-1 active/passive switch, 3-band active EQ, passive tone control, and a selectable 325 Hz or 750 Hz midrange frequency.
  3. 03The HiMass bridge supports either string-through-body or top-load stringing.
  4. 04A deluxe molded case is included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can this bass be used in active or passive mode?

Yes. The S-1 switch is specified for active/passive mode.

02What pickups does it use?

It has Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups in the bridge and middle positions.

03Is a case included?

Yes. A deluxe molded case is specified.

04What is the midrange frequency selector?

The 2-way mini-toggle selects either 325 Hz or 750 Hz.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

4 detailsPickups & controls
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
Middle pickup
Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Pickup Configuration
SS
6 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right handed
Number of frets
21
Fingerboard radius
10"–14" compound radius
Number of Frets
21
Number of Strings
Fender 7250M nickel-plated steel roundwound, long scale (.045–.105 gauges)
Scale Length
34" (86.36 cm)
13 detailsBody & build
Color
Burst or Fade
Body Material
Select alder
Neck finish
Ultra satin urethane
Neck Wood
Quartersawn maple
Body wood
Select alder
Neck wood
Quartersawn maple
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Country of Origin
USA
Hardware finish
Nickel/chrome
Nut material
Graph Tech TUSQ
Body Shape
Jazz Bass
Body finish
Gloss urethane
Position inlays
White pearloid dot - 7 mm
2 detailsSize & weight
Scale length
34" (86.36 cm)
Nut width
1.5" (38.1 mm)
22 detailsOther
Body shape
Jazz Bass
Pickup configuration
SS
Truss rod
Bi-Flex
Neck shape
Modern D
Case
Deluxe molded
Tier
new
Side dots
Luminlay
Control knobs
Heavy knurled flat-top
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
Fret size
Medium jumbo
Category Source
detail
Fingerboard
Ebony
Korena Special
false
Tuning machines
Fender F lightweight vintage-paddle keys with tapered shafts
Orientation
Right handed
Strings
Fender 7250M nickel-plated steel roundwound, long scale (.045–.105 gauges)
Switching
Pan pot
Country of origin
USA
Pickguard
1-ply gold anodized aluminum
Source Id
site51500000432852
Prop65
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Bridge
4-saddle adjustable HiMass (string-through-body or top-load)

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