The Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass is a high-performance instrument for modern bassists who demand forward-thinking design, versatile electronics, and tour-ready reliability. With its bold aesthetics, ergonomic contours, and a powerful electronics package, this bass is engineered to inspire and perform at the highest level.
Built with a select alder body finished in sleek gloss urethane, the Meteora Bass features Fender’s ultra-modern styling and exceptional comfort. A quartersawn maple neckModern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures a smooth, effortless feel. The 10"-14" compound-radius ebony fingerboard offers precision for technical runs and chords across all 21 medium jumbo frets.
The American Ultra II Meteora Bass is loaded with a pair of Haymaker humbucking pickups and an extensive control system, including an S-1 switch for toggling between active and passive operation. A mini-toggle switch selects midrange frequencies (325 Hz or 750 Hz), while stacked concentric knobs offer fine-tuned control of treble, bass, mid boost/cut, and passive tone.
Key Features
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Body Shape: Meteora Bass
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Body Wood: Select Alder
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Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
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Neck: Quartersawn Maple, Modern D Shape, Ultra Satin Finish
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Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
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Fingerboard: Ebony, 10"-14" Compound Radius
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Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
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Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ, 1.5" (38.1 mm)
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Inlays: White Pearloid Dot (7 mm), Luminlay Side Dots
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Truss Rod: Posiflex Graphite Support Rods
Electronics
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Pickup Configuration: HH
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Bridge & Middle Pickups: Haymaker Bass Humbuckers
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Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector),
Stacked Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone, Stacked Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut
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Mini-Toggle: Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz / 750 Hz)
Hardware
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Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass (String-Through or Top-Load)
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Tuning Machines: Fender F Lightweight Vintage-Paddle with Tapered Shafts
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Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
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Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
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Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
This American-made bass includes a Deluxe Molded Case and comes strung with Fender USA 7250M nickel-plated steel strings (.045-.105). The American Ultra II Meteora Bass isn’t just built for versatility — it’s built for greatness.