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The Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass is crafted for bassists who seek the perfect combination of modern design, versatility, and tonal power. Featuring a select alder body with sculpted contours, this bass delivers striking looks alongside maximum comfort. The quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures smooth, fast playability, while the 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard provides effortless playing for all musical styles. Whether you're laying down deep grooves or cutting through the mix with articulate highs, this bass is built to deliver.

Haymaker Bass Humbuckers for Dynamic, Noiseless Tone

The American Ultra II Meteora Bass is outfitted with a pair of Haymaker bass humbuckers, delivering seismic lows, punchy mids, and clear, sweet highs—all without unwanted hum. Whether you're looking for aggressive attack or smooth, warm tones, these pickups provide versatile sound shaping. The S-1 switch splits the humbuckers, giving you even more tonal options to explore. From modern punch to vintage warmth, this bass can handle any musical genre with ease.

Precision Hardware for Maximum Stability and Sustain

The 4-saddle HiMass bridge offers both string-through-body and top-load options, ensuring superior sustain and tuning stability. Fender lightweight tuners with tapered shafts provide fast, accurate tuning, while the knurled aluminum control knobs allow for smooth, precise tonal adjustments. This bass is designed for players who need consistent performance, whether on stage or in the studio.

Advanced Controls for Sculpting Your Sound

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 classic passive sounds and modern active tones. The intuitive control layout ensures you have full control over your sound in any setting, making this bass ideal for professional players.

For Bassists Who Demand Power and Versatility

With its unique design and powerful electronics, the American Ultra II Meteora Bass is perfect for bassists who need a versatile instrument that can deliver in any musical situation. From deep, thundering lows to crisp, articulate highs, this bass offers the tonal flexibility, precision, and reliability that serious players demand.

Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Ebony Fingerboard Texas Tea
Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Ebony Fingerboard Texas Tea
Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Ebony Fingerboard Texas Tea

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