Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB NBL
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Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB NBL
Product Info
Article Number:
596092
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB NBL
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,649.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Am Ultra II Jazz Bass is a serious contender for the discerning bassist. The blend of modern features like the compound radius and noiseless pickups with classic Jazz Bass tones creates a versatile and comfortable instrument. It’s ideal for players seeking a refined, professional-grade bass with exceptional clarity and articulation, especially in funk, Motown, and modern jazz contexts.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB NBL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: EBony
- Neck profile: Modern "D"
- White Pearloid dot fingerboard inalys
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Compound fingerboard radius: 254 mm - 356 mm (10" - 14")
- Single-ply black anodised aluminium pickguard
- Pickups: 2 Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass Single Coils
- Controls: Master Volume mit S-1 Switch
- Pan Pot (Pickup Selector)
- Stacked Concentric Mitten Boost/Cut + passiver Tone Control
- Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut
- Mini toggle mid switch
- Adjustable 4-saddle HiMass bridge
- Fender ‘F’ Light-Weight Vintage Paddle Keys machine heads with tapered shafts
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel Roundwound Long Scale .045-.105
- Colour: Noble Blue
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Modern inDin neck profile offers comfortable playability for diverse hand sizes
- • Ultra II pickups deliver a remarkably quiet, articulate Jazz Bass voice
- • HiMass bridge enhances clarity and minimizes unwanted vibrations.
CONS
- • The ebony fingerboard, while slick, can feel a bit harder than rosewood for some players
- • The compound radius might take a little getting used to if you're accustomed to a standard radius
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many aspiring bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Fender 7250M Nickel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a similar tonal character but with significantly reduced hum and noise, providing a cleaner signal without sacrificing the classic Jazz Bass growl.
It's a subtle but noticeable shift, offering easier access to higher frets while maintaining comfortable playability for lower-register playing – a great compromise.
The HiMass bridge provides increased stiffness, resulting in improved note definition, reduced body resonance, and a more direct transfer of string vibration.
