Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB UBST
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Am Ultra II Meteora EB UBST
Product Info
Article Number:
596071
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Meteora EB UBST
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Am Ultra II Meteora is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of alder, ebony, and those Haymaker pickups makes for a versatile, modern platform perfect for players wanting a high-performance instrument with a unique aesthetic – think modern rock, alternative, or even heavier styles where clarity and sustain are key.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Meteora EB UBST
- 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 golden anodised aluminium pickguard
- 6-Saddle hardtail bridge with string through body and polished stainless steel block string saddles
- Closed deluxe locking machine heads
- Nickel/Chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250LR Nickel Plated Steel .009-.046
- Colour: Ultraburst
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fretboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain, a real upgrade.
- • Haymaker humbuckers deliver a modern, high-output, articulate tone.
- • Compound radius neck provides comfort and playability across the fretboard.
- • Through-body string design enhances sustain and resonance noticeably.
CONS
- • The Ultraburst finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • The 'Modern D' neck profile isn't universally loved; can feel thin.
- • High-end price point places it outside the reach of many players.
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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 offer significantly more output and a more aggressive, modern tone, lacking the Vintage Noiseless's smoother, more vintage-voiced character.
The 'Modern D' profile is relatively slim; players with larger hands might find it slightly less substantial than a more traditional 'C' shape, but it’s still quite playable.
The anodized aluminum pickguard is durable, but it can be prone to scratching or showing wear over time, especially with aggressive playing.
