Built for players boldly seeking the best, the American Ultra II is Fender’s 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® features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features Fender’s 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 trio of Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® pickups deliver everything from sweet crystalline cleans to searing leads, all without a hint of hum. Fender’s patented S-1™ switch cleverly unlocks additional pickup configurations 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 aluminium pickguard.
The American Ultra II Stratocaster 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.
Specifications:
Body Shape | Stratocaster® |
Body Material | Select Alder |
Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
Neck Profile | Modern “D” |
Fretboard Material | Quartersawn Maple |
Fretboard Radius | 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm) |
Scale Length | 25.5″ (64.77 cm) |
No. of Frets | 22 Medium Jumbo |
Fretboard Inlays | Black Pearloid Dot – 7mm |
Pickups | Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® (Bridge), Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® (Middle), Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® (Neck) |
Bridge | 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block |
Pickguard | 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum |
Strings | Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403 |
Tuning Machines | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) |
Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
Case | Deluxe Moulded Case |