Description
Description
Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is our most advanced series of instruments. American Ultra II guitars and basses feature premium materials, precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge design for instruments that both advance the state-of-the-art and stand the test of time.
The Fender® American Ultra II Stratocaster® HSS features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features our Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. Ebony or quartersawn maple 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards feature Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay® side dots and Graph Tech® TUSQ® nuts. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow unparalleled access to the higher register.
Under the hood, a pair of Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® pickups paired with a Haymaker™ Humbucker deliver everything from sweet crystalline cleans to searing leads, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1™ switch cleverly splits the Haymaker for even more tonal variety. Additional road-ready features include 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm, polished stainless steel block saddles, cold rolled steel block, deluxe locking tuners, soft-touch knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.
The American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS infuses iconic style with advanced appointments to take your playing to stratospheric new heights. For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers.
Features
- Select Alder Body with Ultra Contours and Sculpted Neck Heel
- Quartersawn Maple Modern “D” Profile Neck
- 10"-14" Compound Radius Ebony or Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay Side Dots
- Haymaker™ Humbucker, Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
- 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles, Cold Rolled Steel Block and Pop-In Arm
- Short Post Locking Tuners
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Fender American Ultra II |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | US240032124 |
| Product Color: | Noble Blue |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .009-.042, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
| Body Material: | Select Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Ultra Satin Urethane |
| Neck Shape: | Modern "D" |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech TUSQ |
| Nut Width: | 1.685" (42.8mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | Compound 10-14" (254-355.6mm) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (647.7mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Bolt-On |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | White Pearloid Dot - 7mm |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Luminlay |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Haymaker Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup: | Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat |
| Neck Pickup: | Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat |
| Controls and Switching: | 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup; Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) |
| Electronics Notes: | S-1 Switch on Volume Coil-Splits Humbucker |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
| Bridge: | 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block |
| Tuning Machines: | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum |
| Knobs: | Parchment Soft-Touch Knobs |