Weight: 7 LBS 10 OZ

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, the Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele® 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
• Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele® Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
• 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge with Chromed Brass Saddles
• Short Post Locking Tuners

Specs

Accessories

Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)

Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench

Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)

Body

Body: Select Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

Body Material: Select Alder

Body Shape: Telecaster®

Body Style: Solid Body

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®

Controls: Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone

Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®

Pickup Configuration: SS

Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Any Pickup Position (Bypasses Pickup Selector Switch)

Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

General

Color: Avalanche

Orientation: Right-Hand

Product Name: American Ultra II Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Avalanche

Series: American Ultra II

Hardware

Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Chromed Brass Saddles

Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern

Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical

Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum

Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black

Strap Buttons: Locking

String Trees: Ultra String Guide

Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403

Switch Tip: Barrel Style, Black

Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)

Measurements

Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)

Neck

Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)

Headstock: Telecaster®

Neck Construction: 4-Bolt

Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane

Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple

Neck Shape: Modern "D"

Number of Frets: 22

Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®

Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)

Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm

Side Dots: Luminlay®

String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®

Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™