Fender American Ultra II Precision Bass Guitar, Ebony Fingerboard, Noble Blue

Contoured select alder double-cutaway with quartersawn maple neck, rolled compound-radius fingerboard, Ultra II Noiseless single-coil pickups, adjustable HiMass bridge and hardshell case Item ID: 0199101776

Highlights

  • Contoured select alder body with gloss urethane finish
  • Quartersawn maple neck in Modern "D" profile with satin urethane finish
  • 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard with Ultra rolled edges
  • Graph Tech TUSQ nut and Fender lightweight tuning machines
  • Fender Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass pickups
  • S-1 active/passive switching system
  • Three-band EQ and pan pot pickup selector
  • Four-saddle adjustable HiMass string-through-body or top-loading bridge
  • Fender Deluxe Molded hardshell case included
Description

As an icon of bass guitars, the P Bass is a certified classic – with the Fender American Ultra II Precision Bass, that classic status only grows stronger. Entering the fray as part of Fender's most elite series of instruments yet, the American Ultra II Precision Bass clocks in overtime for advanced musicality.

For its base, the American Ultra II Precision Bass starts with a double-cutaway body of select alder. This body wood, specially selected for the American Ultra II series, carries comfortably and is easily maneuvered. Fender's sculpted Ultra body contours appear across the body for a precisely fitted and cut selection of alder. This precision manifests additionally at the body's sculpted neck heel that allows deeper access to high registers and frets – resulting in a new level of playability.

Blazing ahead, this P Bass introduces a quartersawn maple neck decked in a silky Ultra Satin finish. In the grip of the palm, this neck is seamlessly played and smooth to the touch. The touch this satin finish imparts is compounded by the neck's Modern "D"-shape profile that fills the playing hand and conforms quickly to different hand angles and positions across its full length. The quartersawn maple is sturdy and reinforced by graphite and Posiflex support rods for rock-solid positioning and playing.

A compound fingerboard radius lands on this model's ebony fingerboard for an ultra-modern touch. Measuring at – an already modern and speedy – 10" radius near its headstock and flattening out closer to its body to a 14" radius. This specification makes for a modern and comfortable feel across the fingers as the board facilitates articulate fretting with twenty-one Medium Jumbo frets. Alongside this compound radius and familiar frets, the American Ultra II Precision Bass introduces Ultra rolled fingerboard edges to make the playing experience truly seamless while Luminlay side dots make for a bright set of fret markers.

This American Ultra II model comes loaded with an advanced setup of electronics. A combo of Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Precision and Jazz Bass pickups appear on this bass to summon an incredibly wide and colorful spectrum of sounds. On top of it, Fender's patented S-1 switching system appears for active or passive operation to expand that spectrum even further. A passive tone control and three-band EQ with a switchable midrange frequency compound this control scheme to lead into new musical directions.

With all these stellar additions, this American Ultra II's hardware setup might fall into the background, but rest assured, it makes a name for itself all the same. An adjustable HiMass bridge drops in for the option between top-load or through-body stringing. A Graph Tech TUSQ and a set of Fender lightweight tuning machines line this P Bass headstock for easy stringing and solid intonation. A set of knurled aluminum knobs and a one-ply anodized aluminum pickguard top off this hardware setup for a satisfying sum.

As part of the American Ultra II series, this Precision Bass packs in high-quality electronics and materials for an advanced and forward-thinking musical experience. Take hold of this classic Fender name of hear your imagination come to life.

Specs

Body Material
Select Alder
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple - Ultra Satin Finish
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
10"-14" Compound
Fingerboard Inlay
White Pearloid Dot
Fret
21, Medium Jumbo
Neck Profile
Modern "D"
Scale Length
34"
Tuning Machines
Fender "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
Nut
1.625" Graph Tech TUSQ
Bridge Pick-up
Fender Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass
Middle Pick-up
Fender Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Precision Bass
Electronics
S-1 Switch, Pan Pot Pickup Selector, Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency
Controls
Master Volume, Concentric Mid Boost/Cut, Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut
Bridge
4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
Finish
Gloss Urethane, Noble Blue
Case
Fender Deluxe Molded Hardshell