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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 Meteora® 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 Haymaker™ bass humbuckers, this bass delivers a massive tonal range with seismic lows, hard-hitting mids and sweet, articulate highs, 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 Meteora 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.Other specifications include:Series American Ultra IIOrientation Right-HandColor Solar FlareCountry Of Origin USHeadstock Meteora® BassNeck Material Quartersawn MapleNeck Finish Ultra Satin UrethaneNeck Shape Modern "D"Neck Construction 5-BoltFingerboard Radius 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)Fingerboard Material EbonyPosition Inlays Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mmSide Dots Luminlay®Number of Frets 21Truss Rod Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support RodsTruss Rod Nut 1/8" Hex AdjustmentString Nut Graph Tech® TUSQ®Nut Widt 1.5" (38.1 mm)Nut Material Graph Tech® TUSQ®Body Select AlderBody Finish Gloss UrethaneBody Shape Meteora BassBody Style Solid BodyBody Material Select AlderBridge 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)Bridge Mounting 3-Screw ModernPickguard 1-Ply Silver Anodized AluminumPickup Covers BlackControl Knobs Heavy Knurled Flat-TopHardware Finish Nickel/ChromeTuning Machines Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered ShaftsString Trees Vintage-Style DiscStrings Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406Neck Plate 5-Bolt AsymmetricalStrap Buttons LockingBridge Pickup Haymaker™ Bass HumbuckerMiddle Pickup Haymaker™ Bass HumbuckerPickup Configuration HHControls 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 SelectorSwitching Pan PotSpecial 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)Dimensions 6.60x19.50x52.00 INFret Size Medium JumboScale Length 34" (86.36 cm)Saddle Height Wrench .050" Hex (Allen) WrenchTruss Rod Wrench 1/8" Hex (Allen)9 lbs 0 ozUS24038120For more information on the Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass, please contact us.