Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB TXT
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Am Ultra II Meteora EB TXT
Product Info
Article Number:
596073
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Meteora EB TXT
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,616.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Meteora is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of the alder body, ebony fretboard, and Haymaker pickups makes it shine for modern rock, alternative, and even heavier genres. It's a premium-priced guitar that'll appeal to players wanting a modern feel and powerful tone without the extreme price tag of a custom shop build.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB TXT
- Electric Guitar
- Body: ALder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- White pearloid dot fingerboard inlays
- Compound fretboard radius: 10‘ - 14’ (254 - 356 mm)
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42
- 8 mm (1.685")
- Graph Tech TUSQ nut
- Neck profile: Modern "D"
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Tonabnehmer: 2 Haymaker Humbucker Pickups
- Master Volume-
- Tone- and Bass Cut controls
- 3-Way switch
- Single-ply
- silver
- anodised aluminium pickguard
- 6-Saddle hardtail bridge with string through body and polished stainless steel block string saddles
- Closed deluxe locking machine heads
- NickelChrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250LR Nickel Plated Steel .009-.046
- Colour: Texas Tea
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Ebony fretboard offers a slick playing experience and bright attack.
- • Haymaker humbuckers deliver high-output, modern rock and metal tones.
- • The compound radius neck caters to both comfort and effortless bending.
CONS
- • Texas Tea finish might not appeal to all players’ aesthetic preferences.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while practical, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • The modern pickup voicing may not suit players seeking vintage, scooped tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Haymaker Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
6-Saddle hardtail with stainless steel block saddles
Weight
8.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Haymakers are significantly hotter and have more aggressive high-end presence; Vintage Noiseless are more transparent and vintage-voiced.
While bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more immediate attack, Fender's construction and hardware mitigate this, offering a tight and responsive feel.
The 10-14” radius provides easier string bending higher up the neck while maintaining comfortable chording down low, making it versatile for various playing styles.
