Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Solar Flare With Case

Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is Fender's most advanced series of instruments.  These 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 the Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish.  The quartersawn maple 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards features 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.

Product Specs

General

Model Name: American Ultra II Meteora® Bass, Maple Fingerboard, Solar Flare
Model Number: 0199132733
Series: American Ultra II
Color: Solar Flare
Orientation: Right-Hand

Neck

Headstock: Meteora® Bass
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

Body

Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Shape: Meteora Bass
Body Style: Solid Body
Body Material: Select Alder

Hardware

Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
Configuration: HH
Controls: 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 Selector
Switching: Pan Pot

Additional Info

Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)