Fender American Ultra Stratocaster – Mocha Burst (Maple Fingerboard)

The American Ultra Stratocaster is Fender’s top-tier production Strat series designed for modern players who want high-performance playability, noise-free tone, and premium construction, while still retaining classic Strat character.

The Mocha Burst finish is a deep, elegant burst that transitions from dark outer edges into a warm brown/amber center, paired with a bright maple fingerboard for a striking visual contrast.

🪵 Body & Finish

• Body wood: Alder (some color variants may use ash, but Mocha Burst is typically alder)  
• Body shape: Stratocaster
• Finish: Gloss polyurethane
• Contours:
• • Deep body contours (forearm + belly cut)
  • Sculpted rear contour for comfort

The Ultra series is known for slightly more ergonomic shaping than vintage Strats, making it very comfortable for long playing sessions.

🎸 Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck material: Maple  
• Fingerboard: Maple  
• Neck profile: Modern “D”
• Scale length: 25.5” (648 mm)  
• Fingerboard radius: 10”–14” compound radius  
• Frets: 22 medium jumbo  
• Edge treatment: Rolled fingerboard edges (Ultra rolled)
• Finish: Ultra satin urethane neck with gloss headstock face

Key feel characteristics:

• Fast, smooth satin back of neck
• Slightly flatter upper register for bending accuracy
• Very comfortable rolled fretboard edges
• Designed for modern lead playing and technical styles

🔊 Pickups & Electronics

• Pickups: 3 × Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Strat single-coils  
• Configuration: SSS (Standard Strat layout)
• 5-way selector switch

Controls:

• Master Volume (with S-1 switching system)
• Tone 1 (neck + middle)
• Tone 2 (bridge)

S-1 Switching Function:

• Adds neck pickup to positions 1 and 2
• Enables:
• • Bridge + Neck combo (fatter bridge tone)
  • All three pickups together

Tonal character:

• Classic Strat “quack” and sparkle
• Virtually no 60-cycle hum (noiseless design)
• More modern, slightly hotter output than vintage pickups
• Very versatile (clean, funk, blues, pop, light rock, fusion)

🎛️ Hardware

• Bridge: 2-point Deluxe synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm  
• Tuners: Deluxe locking tuners  
• Nut: Bone nut  
• Hardware finish: Chrome / nickel

Performance benefits:

• Excellent tuning stability (locking tuners + 2-point trem)
• Smooth vibrato action with better return-to-pitch than vintage systems
• Quick string changes

📏 Dimensions & Construction

• Number of frets: 22  
• Neck construction: 4-bolt neck joint
• Truss rod: Bi-Flex system
• Nut width: ~1.685” (42.8 mm)  
• Inlays: Black pearloid dots

🎶 Sound Profile

The American Ultra Strat is built for maximum versatility:

Clean tones:

• Glassy highs
• Tight low end
• Bell-like neck pickup tone

Mid gain:

• Strong Strat “quack” in positions 2 & 4
• Slightly compressed modern clarity

High gain:

• Noiseless pickups handle distortion cleanly
• Less hum than vintage single coils
• More polished than traditional Strat breakup