Fender Meteora American Ultra II Bass Eb Ultraburst
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The Meteora at the Top of the American Ultra II Range
Designed in Corona, the American Ultra II Meteora Bass ranks among Fender's most modern instruments. Its selected alder body features a glossy urethane finish and "Ultra" bevels for immediate comfort. The sculpted 5-bolt neck heel facilitates access to all 21 frets, while nickel/chrome hardware and a gold anodized aluminum pickguard provide a distinctly premium aesthetic.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Designed for demanding stage and studio bassists, this Meteora suits intermediate to expert levels. Its HH configuration and active/passive mode cover a wide range of genres including rock, pop, funk, R&B, and fusion, with impeccable tuning stability and ergonomics that favor pick, fingerstyle, or slap techniques.
Sound
The alder body delivers balanced tone with singing mids, the ebony fingerboard adds attack and definition, and the Haymaker humbuckers provide deep lows with silky highs. In passive mode, you get the authentic Fender grain and great dynamics. In active mode, the Ultra II preamp offers precise controls: bass/treble boost/cut, mid boost/cut with a frequency selector at 325 Hz or 750 Hz to shape punch or presence, plus a blend control to balance neck/bridge pickups. The HiMass bridge and string-through design enhance sustain and projection.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the instrument's character, we recommend a set of compatible nickel strings 45-105 (Fender 7250M), a standard strap for Fender strap buttons, and a quality 1/4" instrument cable. Deluxe molded case included.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Extreme | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | ||
| Format / Shape | Meteora Bass | Bridge | HiMass 4-saddle, string-through or top-loading |
| Wood | Selected alder | Tuners | Fender "F" lightweight, vintage paddle keys, tapered shafts |
| Finish | Glossy urethane | Pickguard | Gold anodized aluminum, 1-ply |
| Bevels | "Ultra" contours for comfort | Knobs | Heavy Knurled Flat-Top |
| Material | Quarter-sawn maple, Posiflex graphite reinforcement rods | Pickup Configuration | HH (Modern type) |
| Attachment | 5 bolts, sculpted heel | Neck Pickup | Haymaker Bass humbucker |
| Profile | Modern "D" | Bridge Pickup | Haymaker Bass humbucker |
| Headstock | Meteora Bass | Selector/Blend | Blend potentiometer |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable with 1/8" / 3.18 mm wrench | Controls | Master Volume with S-1 switch (active when engaged, passive when disengaged) |
| Radius | Compound 10"-14" / 254-355.6 mm | Active EQ | Concentric knobs - bass boost/cut + treble boost/cut; mid boost/cut + passive tone control |
| Frets | 21, Medium Jumbo | Special Electronics | 2-position mini-switch for mid frequency (325 Hz or 750 Hz) |
| Inlays | 7 mm "White Pearloid" dots; Luminlay side dots | Original Strings | Fender USA 7250M nickel 45-105 |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ, width 1.5" / 38.1 mm | Truss Rod Wrench Included | Allen 1/8" / 3.18 mm |
| Scale Length | 34" / 864 mm | Case | Deluxe Molded Case (included) |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel/chrome | Country of Manufacture | United States |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Fender Meteora American Ultra II Bass Eb Ultraburst operate in both active and passive modes?
The S-1 switch integrated into the master volume selects active mode when raised and passive mode when lowered. The active EQ includes bass, treble, and midrange with boost/cut, with selectable mid frequencies at 325 Hz or 750 Hz.
What styles can the HH Haymaker configuration cover?
The two Haymaker Bass humbuckers are suited for rock, pop, funk, R&B, and fusion. The blend control allows adjusting the neck and bridge pickups according to the desired tone.
What is the playability comfort of the neck?
A Modern “D” profile, a compound radius from 10 to 14 inches, and 21 medium jumbo frets shape the neck made of quarter-sawn maple. The sculpted 5-bolt heel facilitates access to the upper frets. The Luminlay side markers remain visible in low-light environments.
What strings are factory-installed and can they be string-through-body?
The bass is equipped with Fender USA 7250M nickel strings in 45-105 gauge. The 4-saddle HiMass bridge supports string-through-body or top-loading stringing options.
Is a case provided with this bass?
A Deluxe Molded Case is included.
