Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass, Sinister Red Overview
The Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass in Sinister Red is a high-performance instrument tailored for musicians who demand the utmost in quality, versatility, and style. As part of Fender’s top-tier American Ultra II series, this Jazz Bass is crafted with advanced features and meticulous attention to detail, making it an excellent choice for professional players across various genres.
Key Features and Specifications:
Body and Neck:
Body Material: Select Alder
- Alder is a classic Fender tonewood, renowned for its balanced tone that offers clarity, warmth, and punch, making it versatile for any style of music.
Body Contours: Sculpted
- The sculpted body contours provide enhanced comfort, ensuring that the bass feels natural and ergonomic during extended playing sessions.
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- The quartersawn maple neck is known for its stability and consistent feel, which enhances the bass’s overall resonance and sustain.
Neck Profile: Modern “D”
- The Modern “D” profile offers a comfortable, fast-playing neck shape, suitable for quick movement across the fretboard.
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin
- The Ultra Satin finish gives the neck a smooth, non-sticky feel, facilitating effortless playability.
Fingerboard Options: Ebony or Quartersawn Maple
- Ebony: Provides a bright, articulate tone with a smooth, fast surface.
- Quartersawn Maple: Delivers a warm, resonant tone with a traditional feel.
Fingerboard Radius: 10”-14” Compound
- The compound radius fingerboard starts more curved at the nut, ideal for comfortable chording, and flattens out towards the higher frets, allowing for easy bending and fast soloing.
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
- Medium-jumbo frets make it easier to achieve precise intonation and execute complex fingerings.
Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
- The TUSQ nut enhances the bass’s tonal quality and ensures stable tuning.
Luminlay® Side Dots:
- Luminlay side dots glow in the dark, making it easier to see the fret positions in low-light conditions.
Pickups and Electronics:
Pickups: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass
- These pickups are engineered to provide a broad tonal range, from the classic warmth of vintage Jazz Basses to the clarity and snap required for modern styles, all while eliminating hum.
Preamp: Redesigned Active/Passive Preamp
- The preamp offers extensive tonal control, with the ability to switch between active and passive modes and a 3-band EQ for detailed sound shaping.
S-1™ Switch:
- The S-1 switch allows for seamless toggling between active and passive electronics, expanding your tonal possibilities.
Hardware:
Bridge: Adjustable HiMass™ Top-Load or String-Through-Body
- The HiMass bridge increases sustain and resonance, and you can choose between top-loading or string-through-body options for varied string tension and feel.
Tuners: Fender Light-Weight Tuners with Tapered Shafts
- These tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and contribute to the bass’s balanced weight distribution.
Knobs: Knurled Aluminum
- Knurled aluminum knobs offer a secure grip, allowing for precise adjustments.
Pickguard: 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum
- The anodized aluminum pickguard adds durability and a sleek, modern aesthetic to the bass.
Finish and Aesthetics:
- Finish: Sinister Red
- The Sinister Red finish is a bold, striking color that makes a strong visual statement, adding a touch of modern flair to the classic Jazz Bass design.
Included Accessories:
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case
- The bass comes with a deluxe molded case, offering excellent protection for your instrument during transport and storage.
