The American Ultra II series by Fender is crafted for players who always aim for the best. It's Fender's most advanced instrument lineup, featuring top - notch materials, precise craftsmanship, and forward - thinking design. These guitars and basses are both state - of - the - art and built to last. The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass has a carefully selected alder body with nicely sculpted contours. Its quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish makes playing a breeze. The ebony fingerboard, with a 10” - 14” compound radius, has Ultra rolled edges, medium - jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut. The tapered neck heel and body contours give great access to higher notes, and the truss rod access at the headstock makes setup and adjustment easy. Equipped with Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass pickups, this bass offers a wide tonal range, from vintage warmth to modern punch, without any hum. The redesigned preamp gives you full control over tones. Key features include S - 1 switching for active/passive operation, passive tone control, and a 3 - band active EQ with switchable midrange frequency. Other useful features are an adjustable HiMass top - load or string - through - body bridge, light - weight Fender tuners with tapered shafts, knurled aluminium knobs, and a 1 - ply anodized aluminium pickguard. The American Ultra II Jazz Bass combines classic style with advanced features, taking your playing to new levels. It's perfect for players who want flawless tone, endless versatility, and high - end performance. Specifications: Body Shape: Jazz Bass; Body Material: Select Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Urethane; Neck Profile: Modern 'D'; Fretboard Material: Ebony; Fretboard Radius: 10' to 14' Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm); Scale Length: 34' (86.36 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo; Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm; Pickups: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass (Bridge), Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Precision Bass (Middle); Bridge: 4 - Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String - Through - Body or Top - Load); Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black/White/Black; Strings: Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound, Long Scale, (.045 -.105 Gauges), PN; Tuning Machines: Fender 'F' Light - Weight Vintage - Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Moulded Case.
Using your Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass is a joy. First, tune your bass using the Fender light - weight tuners. You can switch between active and passive operation with the S - 1 switch to get different tones. Adjust the passive tone control and the 3 - band active EQ to shape your sound as you like. When playing, the smooth neck and well - contoured body will let you reach all the notes easily. As for maintenance, keep your bass in the deluxe moulded case when not in use to protect it from dust and damage. Wipe the strings after each use with a soft cloth to prevent rust. If you need to adjust the truss rod, it's conveniently located at the headstock, but make small adjustments and re - tune the bass often. Also, check the bridge and tuners regularly to make sure they are tight and working properly.
