Fender Am Ultra II Meteora MN AVL
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Am Ultra II Meteora MN AVL
Product Info
Article Number:
596077
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Meteora MN AVL
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Meteora is a seriously cool-looking and well-playing guitar. Those Haymaker pickups deliver a modern, powerful sound perfect for alternative rock, metal, and heavier styles. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at experienced players who want a distinctive, high-performance axe.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Meteora MN AVL
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
- 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 saddles
- Closed deluxe locking machine heads
- Nickel chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250LR Nickel Plated Steel .009-.046
- Colour: Avalanche
- Includes Deluxe shaped case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Haymaker humbuckers deliver high-output, modern rock and metal tones.
- • Compound radius fingerboard enhances playability for both chords and solos.
- • Sleek, modern aesthetics and premium hardware offer a refined playing experience.
CONS
- • Avalanche finish, while striking, might be polarizing for some players.
- • Master volume control can feel limiting for nuanced tone shaping.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many beginner or intermediate players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Pearloid Dots
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
The Haymaker pickups are significantly hotter and more aggressive than the Vintage Noiseless, offering a more modern, high-gain character.
The Modern D is generally comfortable, but it's a thinner profile, so those with very large hands might prefer a thicker neck shape.
Yes, the string-through body construction does contribute to increased sustain and a more resonant tone overall.
