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
• Series: Fender American Ultra II
• Made in the USA
• Color: Antique Olive
• Factory Tuning: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)
• Case: Hardshell Case Included

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

Neck
• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: Modern "D"
• Neck Joint: 4-Bolt
• Scale Length: 25.5" (647.7 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: Compound 10"–14" (254–355.6 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Fingerboard Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
• Side Dots: Luminlay

Hardware
• Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
• Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail
• Saddles: Chromed Brass Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast / Sealed Locking
• String Tree: Ultra String Guide
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
• Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Barrel Style, Black

Electronics
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster
• Controls: Master Volume with S-1 Switch, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade Switch
• 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 and Bypasses the Pickup Selector Switch