Fender Jazz Bass American Ultra II MN Sinister Red

The Legendary Jazz Bass, Reinvented for the Modern Era

With the American Ultra II, Fender elevates the Jazz Bass to the top of its USA line. It retains the iconic character of the J-Bass-familiar ergonomics, perfect balance-enhanced with subtle yet decisive improvements for stage and studio: optimized hardware, sculpted neck heel, and highly refined electronics. The "Sinister Red" finish adds a contemporary touch to this timeless bass.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert bassists demanding precision, noiseless operation, and flexibility. From punchy funk to smooth jazz, through modern pop and rock, the active/passive palette covers both traditional and current repertoires, playable fingerstyle, with a pick, or slap.

The Sound

The selected alder body delivers tight lows and singing mids, while the maple neck and fingerboard provide attack and definition. The Ultra II Noiseless pickups preserve the vintage J-Bass spirit while eliminating hum. In passive mode, you get organic and dynamic tones; in active mode, the preamp extends the range with precise control over bass, mids (325/750 Hz selector), and treble. The HiMass bridge increases sustain and tuning stability, resulting in a responsive bass that cuts through the mix without harshness.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Long scale 34" string set (gauges .045-.105) compatible, identical to the original setup. Molded hard case included. Add a standard 2-point strap (classic strap buttons) to secure your performances.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Nickel

Shape	Jazz Bass	Headstock	Jazz Bass style
Wood	selected alder	Bridge	HiMass with 4 saddles, string-through or top-load options
Bevels	"Ultra" profiles	Tuners	lightweight Fender "F", vintage-style buttons, tapered bushings
Neck heel	sculpted for better access to upper frets	Pickguard	black anodized aluminum, 1-ply
Finish	glossy urethane	Knobs	Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Material	quartersawn maple	Hardware finish	nickel/chrome
Construction	5-bolt attachment, Posiflex graphite reinforcement rods	Configuration	SS (two single-coil Jazz Bass pickups)
Profile	Modern "D"	Pickups	Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Jazz Bass (neck and bridge)
Radius	compound 10"-14" / 254-355.6 mm	Pickup selector	blend potentiometer
Frets	21, Medium Jumbo	Controls	Master Volume with S-1 switch (active/passive), stacked mid boost/cut pot + passive tone, stacked treble boost/cut + bass boost/cut pot
Position markers	7 mm "Black Pearloid" dots	Special electronics	2-position mini-toggle for mid frequency selection (325 Hz or 750 Hz)
Side dots	Luminlay	Original strings	Fender 7250M Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105, long scale
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ, 1.5" / 38.1 mm width	Case	Deluxe Molded Case included
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Country of origin	United States
Truss rod	Bi-Flex (1/8" hex wrench)