The American Ultra II series from Fender is crafted for players who boldly pursue the best. It's Fender's most advanced instrument collection, featuring premium materials, precise craftsmanship, and cutting - edge design that combines state - of - the - art features and long - lasting quality. The Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass comes with a carefully selected alder body having sculpted contours. Its quartersawn maple neck has a Modern D profile and a smooth Ultra Satin finish for easy playability. The ebony 10” - 14” compound radius fingerboard has Ultra rolled edges, medium - jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut. The tapered neck heel and body contours offer great access to the higher register, and the headstock truss rod access makes setup and adjustment a breeze. Equipped with specially designed Haymaker bass humbuckers, this bass provides a wide tonal range with deep lows, powerful mids, and clear highs, free of hum. The redesigned preamp gives you amazing control over endless tonal options, including S - 1 switching for active/passive operation, passive tone control, and 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 Meteora Bass combines iconic style with advanced features to take your playing to new heights. It's perfect for players who need flawless tone, high versatility, and top - notch performance. Specifications: Body Shape: Meteora 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: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Narrow Tall Frets; Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm; Pickups: Haymaker Bass Humbucker (Bridge), Haymaker Bass Humbucker (Middle); Bridge: 2 - Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles, Pop - In Tremolo Arm and Cold - Rolled Steel Block; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Gold Anodized Aluminium; Strings: Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045 -.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406; 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 Meteora Bass is a joy. To start, make sure the strings are properly tuned using the light - weight Fender tuners. You can use the S - 1 switching on the preamp to choose between active and passive operation according to your playing style. Adjust the passive tone control and the 3 - band active EQ with switchable midrange frequency to get your desired sound. When playing, the sculpted body contours and tapered neck heel allow you to reach the higher register 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 with a clean cloth after each use to prevent rust. Occasionally, check the truss rod at the headstock for proper adjustment, but if you're not sure, it's better to have a professional do it. Also, make sure the hardware, like the bridge and knobs, is tightened regularly to avoid any loose parts.
