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The Fender Limited Edition American Ultra II Roasted Ash Jazz Bass in Natural takes the classic J-Bass blueprint and pushes it into cutting-edge territory. With a select roasted ash body, a super-stable roasted quartersawn maple neck and an ultra-flexible active/passive preamp, this is a professional workhorse designed for players who demand flawless tone, effortless playability and modern reliability on any stage. Under the hood, a pair of Custom Shop Custom 60s Jazz Bass pickups feed a powerful Ultra II active preamp with S-1 switching, giving you everything from vintage warmth and growl to tight, modern punch at the flick of a switch. Sculpted body contours, a tapered neck heel and compound-radius rosewood fingerboard make the entire neck feel fast, smooth and inviting, while premium hardware keeps things precise and rock solid night after night. Roasted Ash Body with Ultra Contours The select roasted ash body not only looks stunning in its Natural satin finish, it also offers a lively, articulate acoustic response with plenty of clarity and definition. Fender’s Ultra body contours and sculpted neck heel make the bass sit comfortably against your body and give you unimpeded access to the very top frets, ideal for modern techniques and melodic playing higher up the neck. Roasted Quartersawn Maple Neck for Stability and Speed The roasted quartersawn maple neck is reinforced with Posiflex graphite support rods for exceptional stability, helping it hold its set-up through temperature and humidity changes. Finished in smooth Ultra Satin urethane and carved to a Modern D profile, it feels fast and substantial without being bulky, giving you a confident, fatigue-free playing experience over long sets. Compound-Radius Rosewood Fingerboard with Luminlay Side Dots The 10 to 14 inch compound-radius rosewood fingerboard is designed to feel comfortable for both traditional groove work and modern, expressive playing. It starts slightly rounder for easy chording and low-end work, then gradually flattens out for clean bends and low action higher up. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and medium jumbo frets enhance comfort, while Luminlay side dots keep you locked in on dark stages. Custom Shop Pickups and Ultra II Active Preamp A set of Custom Shop Custom 60s Jazz Bass single-coils delivers everything from classic J-Bass growl to crisp, modern articulation. The redesigned Ultra II preamp adds a huge amount of tonal control, with S-1 switching for instant active or passive operation, a pan pot for blending pickups, stacked bass and treble controls, stacked midrange and passive tone, plus a mini-toggle to select your mid frequency. It is a studio-ready tone palette at your fingertips. Key Features Select Roasted Ash Body with Ultra Contours – The roasted ash body provides a resonant, articulate tonal foundation with a tight low end and clear highs. Ultra body contours and a sculpted neck heel make the bass exceptionally comfortable to wear and play, while the Natural satin finish shows off the grain in understated style. Roasted Quartersawn Maple Modern D Neck – The roasted quartersawn maple neck with Posiflex graphite support rods offers outstanding stability and a consistent feel, ideal for touring and studio work alike. The Modern D profile fills the hand nicely without feeling cumbersome, encouraging accurate, relaxed playing across the entire 34 inch scale. Compound-Radius Rosewood Fingerboard with Luminlay – A 10 to 14 inch compound radius fingerboard with Ultra rolled edges and medium jumbo frets gives you low, buzz-free action and smooth bends higher up. Luminlay side dots ensure you can always see your position, even on the darkest stages, so you can play confidently in any environment. Custom Shop Custom 60s Pickups with Ultra II Active Preamp – Custom Shop Custom 60s Jazz Bass pickups capture the classic, punchy J-Bass character, while the Ultra II preamp unlocks a vast tonal range. With S-1 active/passive switching, 3-band activ…