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 Fenders 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

• Body Shape: Meteora Bass
• Body Wood: Select Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck: Quartersawn Maple, Modern D Shape, Ultra Satin Finish
• Scale Length: 34″ (86.36 cm)
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 10″-14″ Compound Radius
• Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
• Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ, 1.5″ (38.1 mm)
• Inlays: White Pearloid Dot (7 mm), Luminlay Side Dots
• Truss Rod: Posiflex Graphite Support Rods

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge & Middle Pickups: Haymaker Bass Humbuckers
• Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Stacked Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone, Stacked Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut
• Mini-Toggle: Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz / 750 Hz)

Hardware

• Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass (String-Through or Top-Load)
• Tuning Machines: Fender F Lightweight Vintage-Paddle with Tapered Shafts
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
• Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• 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 isnt just built for versatility its built for greatness.