Fender Ultra II Jazz Bass Review (5-String Maple) – Worth the Upgrade from Ultra I?

Today I’m reviewing the Fender American Ultra II Jazz Bass 5-string with a maple fretboard – my new main bass. I’ve owned the Ultra I series and the Ultra II 4-string ebony model, so I can give you a real comparison of tone, feel, and features. In this review: • Fender Ultra I vs Ultra II main differences (knobs, preamp, inlays) • Maple vs Ebony fretboard comparison • Setup work I had to do (neck shim + shielding) • Sound demo: passive, active, slap, and low B test • My pros & cons after owning multiple Ultra models If you’re thinking about upgrading from the Ultra I, or deciding between ebony vs maple on the Ultra II, this video will help you figure out which one is right for you. 0:00 Intro 0:36 First Look & Specs 0:53 Ultra II (knobs, inlays, preamp changes) 1:18 Ebony vs Maple (tone & feel comparison) 1:40 Shimming 3:39 Sound Examples 5:16 Active Mode 7:19 Pros & Cons 7:41 Final Thoughts 7:56 Outro 👉 Drop your thoughts below if you’ve tried the Ultra I or Ultra II! #Fender #JazzBass #UltraII #BassReview #5StringBass🎸 Join my membership for exclusive lessons & transcriptions:    / @peterkleemusic   🌐 Visit my website: https://kileemusic.com 📸 Follow me on Instagram:   / peterkleemusic