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® 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 trio of Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® pickups deliver everything from sweet crystalline cleans to searing leads, all without a hint of hum. Our 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 aluminum 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.

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
• Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage 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

General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Ultraburst
Serial Number: US240029350
Series: Fender American Ultra II
Weight: 7lbs 15oz

Body:
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Luminlay

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage 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 Adds Neck Pickup Into Positions 1 and 2
Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat

Hardware:
Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Knobs: Aged White Soft-Touch Knobs
Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Saddle Material: Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)