Fender Am Ultra II J Bass V MN SRD
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Am Ultra II J Bass V MN SRD
Product Info
Article Number:
596131
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II J Bass V MN SRD
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,822.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Am Ultra II J Bass V is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the alder body, modern neck profile, and those incredible noiseless pickups make it a versatile workhorse – great for modern funk, rock, and even more subtle genres where clarity is key. It’s a fantastic upgrade for the gigging musician who wants professional-grade performance.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II J Bass V MN SRD
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black pearloid dots
- Compound fingerboard radius: 254 mm - 356 mm (10" - 14")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.875")
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Neck profile: Modern "D"
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single coils
- Master volume control with S-1 switch
- Pan Pot pickup selector
- Stacked Concentric Mid Boost/Cut + passive tone control
- Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut
- Mini toggle mid switch
- Single-ply
- black anodised aluminium pickguard
- Adjustable 5-saddle HiMass bridge
- Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage Paddle Keys machine heads with tapered shafts
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Original strings: Fender USA 7250-5M Nickel-plated steel .045 - .125
- Colour: Sinister Red
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain.
- • Ultra II Noiseless pickups deliver a clean, powerful sound with minimal hum.
- • Compound radius fingerboard enhances playability, comfortable for both chords and solos.
- • HiMass bridge improves transfer of string vibration, resulting in enhanced clarity and punch.
CONS
- • Maple fretboard might feel a little too bright for some players' preferences.
- • The Modern 'D' neck profile isn't universally loved; a matter of personal feel.
- • Premium-priced, potentially a barrier for budget-conscious bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass single coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium jumbo frets
Strings
Fender Original Strings (likely NPS .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 - 5 kg (9.9 - 11 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The S-1 switch essentially coilsplits the pickups, adding a brighter, more aggressive tone with a slight phase shift – useful for adding versatility.
It's a noticeable change; the transition from a wider radius at the nut to a flatter radius higher up makes bending easier and faster, catering to modern playing styles.
The HiMass bridge is significantly stiffer, providing improved resonance and sustain while reducing unwanted string vibration and feedback.
