Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass, Noble Blue Overview
The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass in Noble Blue is a premier bass guitar designed for musicians who seek unparalleled quality, precision, and modern innovation. As part of Fender’s American Ultra II series, this bass combines advanced features with timeless design, offering an exceptional playing experience for both studio recording and live performance.
Key Features and Specifications:
Body and Neck:
Body Material: Select Alder
- Alder is known for its balanced tone, offering a mix of warmth, clarity, and punch, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of music genres.
Body Contours: Sculpted
- The sculpted body contours provide enhanced comfort and make the bass easy to play in any position, reducing strain during long sessions.
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- The quartersawn maple neck is highly stable, offering a smooth and consistent feel, with better resonance and sustain.
Neck Profile: Modern “D”
- The Modern “D” profile is designed for comfort and speed, allowing for fast, fluid movement across the neck.
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin
- The Ultra Satin finish on the neck provides a sleek, fast feel, reducing friction and making it easier to glide your hand along the fretboard.
Fingerboard Options: Ebony or Quartersawn Maple
- Ebony: Known for its bright, articulate tone and smooth surface.
- Quartersawn Maple: Offers a warm, resonant tone with a classic feel.
Fingerboard Radius: 10”-14” Compound
- The compound radius fingerboard is curved at the nut for comfortable chording and flattens towards the higher frets for easier bends and faster playing.
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
- Medium-jumbo frets allow for precise playing, making it easier to press down on the strings for both intricate and aggressive playing styles.
Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
- The TUSQ nut enhances tuning stability and contributes to a rich, full tone with excellent sustain.
Luminlay® Side Dots:
- Luminlay side dots glow in low light, helping you navigate the fretboard easily during live performances.
Pickups and Electronics:
Pickups: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass
- These pickups are specially designed to deliver a wide tonal range, from the warm, rich sounds of classic jazz basses to the bright, modern snap, all while eliminating hum and unwanted noise.
Preamp: Redesigned Active/Passive Preamp
- The preamp allows for active and passive operation, featuring a 3-band active EQ with a switchable midrange frequency for detailed tonal control.
S-1™ Switch:
- The S-1 switch lets you quickly toggle between active and passive modes, providing flexibility for different playing styles and tonal needs.
Hardware:
Bridge: Adjustable HiMass™ Top-Load or String-Through-Body
- The HiMass bridge improves sustain and resonance, with the option to string through the body for increased tension and tonal variety.
Tuners: Fender Light-Weight Tuners with Tapered Shafts
- These tuners offer precise tuning stability and help keep the instrument lightweight and balanced.
Knobs: Knurled Aluminum
- Knurled aluminum knobs provide a firm grip, allowing for precise adjustments to volume, tone, and EQ settings.
Pickguard: 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum
- The anodized aluminum pickguard not only enhances the durability of the instrument but also adds a sleek, modern aesthetic.
Finish and Aesthetics:
- Finish: Noble Blue
- The Noble Blue finish is a deep, rich color that adds a touch of elegance to the bass, making it stand out on stage or in the studio.
Included Accessories:
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case
- The bass comes with a deluxe molded case, offering robust protection for your instrument during transport and storage.
