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 Telecaster 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, Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster pickups deliver sweet crystalline cleans, snappy twang and beefy growl, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1 switch cleverly engages a series wiring option for even more tonal variety. Additional road-ready features include 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with chromed brass saddles, Deluxe locking tuners, knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.

The American Ultra II Telecaster 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
• Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1 Switching
• 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge with Chromed Brass Saddles
• Short Post Locking Tuners

General:
Brand Name: Fender
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Antique Olive
Series: Fender American Ultra II

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

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Joint: 4-Bolt
Neck Material: Roasted 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
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster
Controls and Switching: Master Volume (S-1 Switch), Master Tone; 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Electronics Notes: S-1 Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Any Pickup Position (Bypasses Pickup Selector Switch)
Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster

Hardware:
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Chromed Brass Saddles
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
Saddle Material: Chromed Brass Saddles
String Tree: Ultra String Guide
Switch Cap: Barrel Style, Black
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (All Short Posts)