Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB UBST
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Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB UBST
Product Info
Article Number:
596089
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB UBST
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,721.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Am Ultra II Jazz Bass is a seriously refined instrument. The build quality is top-notch, and those noiseless pickups give you a ton of versatility – from clean jazz tones to aggressive funk. It's perfect for the discerning bassist who demands performance and modern features without sacrificing classic Jazz Bass character.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Jazz Bass EB UBST
- 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")
- 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
- Single-ply
- golden
- anodised aluminium pickguard
- 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: Ultraburst
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Modern 'inDin' neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability
- • Ultra II Noiseless pickups deliver clarity and punch with minimal hum
- • HiMass bridge enhances stability and transfers string vibration efficiently
CONS
- • Ebony fingerboard can be brittle and susceptible to damage with aggressive playing
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside the reach of many players
- • The compound radius, while comfortable, isn't for everyone’s preference.
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 in)
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Fender 7250M
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The S-1 switch essentially coils splits the neck pickup, adding a brighter, more articulate tone for a wider range of sounds.
Yes, the compound radius offers a faster feel, especially for players who bend strings frequently. It’s a modern update that many find more comfortable than a traditional radius.
The HiMass bridge is significantly stiffer, improving sustain and transmitting string vibrations more directly to the body, resulting in a more powerful and defined tone.
