Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXT
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Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXT
Product Info
Article Number:
596125
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXT
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,825.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Am Ultra II J-Bass is a serious contender for players wanting a modern take on a classic. The ebony board and Ultra II pickups offer a refined, articulate tone that's incredibly versatile – great for funk, modern pop, or anything needing clarity and punch. It's a high-end instrument aimed at the working musician or serious hobbyist.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB TXT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White 7 mm pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 254 - 356 mm (10" - 14")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- 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
- silver
- anodised aluminium pickguard
- 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass bridge
- Light-weight vintage-paddle "F" machine heads with tapered shafts
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Original strings: Fender 7250M Nickel-plated steel Roundwound long scale .045-.105
- Colour: Texas Tea
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Ultra II pickups deliver vintage tone with virtually no hum.
- • Compound radius neck provides comfort for both fast runs and chording.
- • HiMass bridge enhances resonance and note definition.
CONS
- • The alder body, while good, isn't the most tonally complex wood.
- • Modern 'D' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for budget-conscious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Fender 7250M Nickel-Plated
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The S-1 switch essentially coilsplits the pickups, adding brightness and a slightly more aggressive edge – it's a useful tool for expanding tonal options, not just a novelty.
The Ultra II pickups offer a cleaner, more focused sound with less inherent 'growl' than vintage Jazz Bass pickups, while retaining a lot of the classic J-Bass character.
The transition is usually quite smooth; the compound radius caters to both comfortable chording and effortless soloing, making it accessible for most players.
