Fender Am Ultra II Meteora Bass TXT
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Am Ultra II Meteora Bass TXT
Product Info
Article Number:
596133
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Meteora Bass TXT
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,825.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ultra II Meteora TXT is a serious instrument, built for players who want modern versatility and a tight, defined sound. That ebony board and those Haymaker pickups really cut through the mix, making it ideal for rock, funk, and contemporary genres. It’s a high-end option that delivers a lot of performance for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Meteora Bass TXT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Black 7 mm Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 254 - 356 mm (10" - 14")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38.1 mm
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Neck profile: Modern "D"
- 21 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Haymaker bass humbuckers
- 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 switch for midrange frequency selection
- Single-ply silver 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 USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel .045 - .105
- Colour: Texas Tea
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fingerboard offers slick speed and a tight low end.
- • Haymaker pickups deliver a modern, aggressive, and articulate tone.
- • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording while facilitating fast runs.
- • HiMass bridge enhances sustain and minimizes unwanted resonance.
CONS
- • The modern 'D' neck profile isn't for everyone; can feel thin.
- • Premium-priced, putting it out of reach for many beginner bassists.
- • Alder body, while resonant, might be too light for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Haymaker Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Fender USA 7250M Nickel Plated
Weight
4.25 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for unique stereo imaging and tonal blending, creating a wider soundscape that’s not typical of most basses – you can essentially create a 'chorus' effect.
Yes, it's a noticeable difference. The transition from the wider 10” radius at the nut to the flatter 14” radius at the 12th fret facilitates easier chording and faster soloing.
While it excels in modern genres, the mid-boost/cut and tone controls offer surprising versatility – you can dial back the aggression for a more vintage-inspired tone, though it's inherently geared towards a more contemporary sound.
