Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Guitar in Solar Flare Maple Fingerboard

£2,179.00

Fender have impressed us with this New Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Guitar in Solar Flare Maple Fingerboard in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. Effortlessly play a premium, American-made Fender built with only the best materials, precision craftmanship and cutting-edge design.Key FeaturesSelectable Mid-Range – Sculpt your tone even further with the switchable mid-range controls.Unique Offset Design – This striking body shape has both a retro and…

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Fender have impressed us with this New Fender American Ultra II Meteora Bass Guitar in Solar Flare Maple Fingerboard in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

Effortlessly play a premium, American-made Fender built with only the best materials, precision craftmanship and cutting-edge design.

Key Features

  • Selectable Mid-Range – Sculpt your tone even further with the switchable mid-range controls.
  • Unique Offset Design – This striking body shape has both a retro and modern vibe to it, offering incredible playability with easy access to the upper frets.
  • Rolled Fingerboard Edges – This subtle feature brings added playability to the neck and feels incredibly comfortable in your hand.
  • Haymaker Bass Humbuckers – These pickups are filled with massive tonal range, delivering classic punchy Fender tones in abundance!
  • Adjustable HiMass Bridge – Delivers perfect intonation whilst maximising the transfer of string vibration and sound energy to the pickups.
  • Ultra Versatile Preamp– Choose exactly what tone you want with the Ultra II Active Bass Preamp With S-1 Switching.

Fender’s American Ultra II series is arguably the most advanced range that the legendary company has ever produced. Combining offset curves with retro angles reminiscent of tailfins, there’s something distinctly modern and otherworldly about the Meteora, fusing innovative Fender design with player-centric features.

The results speak for themselves; unparalleled modern comfort thanks to the modern “D” fretboard radius, outfitted with a set of specially designed Haymaker™ bass humbuckers, this bass delivers a massive tonal range with seismic lows, hard-hitting mids and sweet, articulate highs, all without a hint of hum.

For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers stratospheric new levels of signature Fender brilliance.

Redesigned Preamp

The redesigned preamp features unprecedented control to unlock endless tonal possibilities. Precisely control your tone with the S-1 switching system for active/passive operation, passive tone control and 3-band active EQ with switchable midrange frequency.

Specifications

Neck

  • Headstock: Meteora® Bass
  • Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
  • Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
  • Neck Shape: Modern “D”
  • Neck Construction: 5-Bolt
  • Fingerboard Radius: 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple
  • Position Inlays: White Pearloid Dot – 7mm
  • Side Dots: Luminlay®
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Truss Rod: Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods
  • Truss Rod Nut: 1/8″ Hex Adjustment
  • String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
  • Nut Width: 1.5″ (38.1 mm)
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®

Body

  • Body: Select Alder
  • Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
  • Body Shape: Meteora Bass
  • Body Style: Solid Body
  • Body Material: Select Alder

Hardware

  • Bridge: 4-Saddle Adjustable HiMass™ (String-Through-Body or Top-Load)
  • Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
  • Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminium
  • Pickup Covers: Black
  • Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Machines: Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts
  • String Trees: Vintage-Style Disc
  • Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
  • Neck Plate: 5-Bolt Asymmetrical
  • Strap Buttons: Locking

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
  • Middle Pickup: Haymaker™ Bass Humbucker
  • Pickup Configuration: HH
  • Controls: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Stacked Concentric Midrange Boost/Cut + Passive Tone Control, Stacked Concentric Treble Boost/Cut + Bass Boost/Cut, Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector
  • Switching: Pan Pot
  • Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch on Volume Selects Active Mode (Up Position) or Passive Mode (Down Position); 2-Way Mini-Toggle Midrange Frequency Selector (325 Hz or 750 Hz)

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Moulded Hardcase (Included)

Additional information

Weight 9.5 kg

Stuff About Bass Guitars

Bass guitars form the backbone of a band’s sound, sitting between rhythm and harmony to give music depth, weight, and movement. Available in electric and acoustic forms, they focus on delivering strong, controlled low frequencies while remaining clear and responsive to playing dynamics. Factors like scale length, string type, and pickup design all influence tone and feel, allowing bass guitars to suit a wide range of styles and techniques. Whether laying down solid grooves or exploring more melodic lines, a good bass guitar anchors the music and brings everything together.

Stuff About Electric Bass Guitars

Electric bass guitars provide the low-end foundation that supports rhythm, harmony, and groove within a band. Designed for clarity, punch, and control, they translate string vibration into a focused, amplified signal that locks in with drums and drives the music forward. Different scale lengths, pickup configurations, and electronics influence feel and tone, from deep, rounded lows to tight, articulate attack. Whether used for simple supportive lines or more expressive playing, electric bass guitars are essential for shaping the feel and energy of a track.

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