Open Box Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Ebony Fingerboard Electric Guitar Level 2 Texas Tea 197881266431


Description
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster is designed for players who demand top-tier performance, precision, and versatility. Featuring a select alder body with sculpted contours, this Stratocaster delivers both comfort and iconic Fender style. The quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish ensures effortless playability, while the 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard provides smooth transitions and comfortable bends. Whether you're exploring crystalline cleans or pushing the limits with high-gain leads, the American Ultra II Stratocaster is built to elevate your playing.
Noiseless Pickups for Classic Strat Tones Without Hum
The Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat pickups deliver the signature Strat sound with enhanced clarity and zero hum. From sparkling clean tones to powerful leads, these pickups provide unmatched tonal versatility. The S-1 switch cleverly adds the neck pickup into positions 1 and 2, giving you even more tonal options. Whether you're playing on stage or in the studio, this guitar offers pristine, hum-free performance.
Advanced Hardware for Enhanced Playability and Stability
The 2-point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with polished stainless steel block saddles and a cold-rolled steel block offers excellent sustain and tuning stability. Deluxe locking tuners ensure fast, reliable tuning, while the soft-touch control knobs provide precise adjustments with a smooth feel. Designed for serious players, this Stratocaster is equipped to handle the demands of any performance or recording session.
Comfortable Neck and Easy Access to Higher Frets
The quartersawn maple neck, Modern D profile, and Ultra rolled fingerboard edges offer exceptional comfort and playability. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow easy access to higher frets, making it ideal for soloists and lead players. The Luminlay side dots enhance visibility in low-light settings, ensuring that you can perform confidently in any environment.
Perfect for Versatile and Professional Players
The American Ultra II Stratocaster is perfect for players who demand versatility, precision, and reliability. Whether you're a professional guitarist, a studio artist, or a dedicated hobbyist, this guitar delivers the performance and features needed to excel in any musical setting. Its combination of classic Strat tones and cutting-edge design makes it a go-to instrument for players who expect the best.



Features
- Select alder body with sculpted body contours for added comfort
- Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat pickups for hum-free Strat tones
- 2-point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with stainless steel block saddles
- Quartersawn maple neck with 10"-14" compound radius ebony fingerboard
Specs
- Body shape: Stratocaster
- Body wood: Select alder
- Body finish: Gloss urethane
- Neck wood: Quartersawn maple
- Neck shape: Modern D
- Neck finish: Ultra satin urethane
- Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 10"-14" compound radius
- Number of frets: 22
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Nut material: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- Position inlays: White pearloid dot - 7 mm
- Side dots: Luminlay
- Truss rod: Bi-Flex
- Pickup configuration: SSS
- Bridge pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat
- Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat
- Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat
- Special electronics: S-1 switch adds neck pickup into positions 1 and 2
- Controls: Master volume (with S-1 switch), Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)
- Switching: 5-way blade
- Bridge: 2-point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with polished stainless steel block saddles and cold-rolled steel block
- Tuning machines: Deluxe cast/sealed locking (all short posts)
- Pickguard: 1-ply gold anodized aluminum
- Control knobs: Aged white soft-touch knobs
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250L nickel plated steel (.009-.042 gauges)
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Deluxe molded
- Country of origin: USA
Reviews
4.15
185 Reviews
81%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
A very cool guitar, if you're into the 1980's shred thing!
I have been in the market for an 80's style shredder for a few years now. As a big fan of George Lynch, in particular the stuff he did from 1985 to 1990, I've been looking for a used ESP Skulls and Snakes model. That said, they are hard to find on the used market, and they command a premium price. Enter the Friedman Cali model. With its high-output humbuckers, Floyd Rose tremolo, and single volume knob, it's got similar specs as the Skulls and Snakes, and with a much lower point of entry. So, I jumped on it, and I am glad I did. I've spent the last few days getting to know my new Friedman Cali and I can say with confidence this is an excellent guitar for the price. That said, it does have some minor drawbacks that I will gladly look past given how amazing the guitar feels and sounds. My particular guitar was a scratch and dent, which in my case means pre-owned. I say this because when I took delivery of the guitar, I noticed a tremolo stop had been installed, poorly I might add. I confirmed with Friedman they did not install these at the factory; hence my opinion the guitar was previously sold to another customer. In any case, there are no other blemishes or visual imperfections to speak of other than, of course, the factory relic job. After my initial inspection, I put the guitar back in the case to chill out for 24 hours to acclimate to the environment. After that, I remove the old strings, cleaned and polished the frets, lubricated the hardware, applied contact cleaner to the pot and switch, put on fresh strings, and gave it a proper set-up. Some things I noticed during the whole process: the b-string tuner doesn't seem to work as smoothly as the other tuners. These appear to be Hipshot open gear locking tuners, similar to what I have on my Tyler, and I know they usually work very well. Next time I change strings, i will pull the tuner and take it apart for inspection. Another thing I noticed is the screw-in style tremolo bar on the Floyd Rose. This is simply an antiquated design and needs to go the way of the rest of the dinosaurs: extinction. I much prefer the convenience, feel, and adjustability of the drop-in replacement bar, so that is what I installed. Now the tremolo feels expressive and smooth, and the bar drops in quickly. Once I got the Cali set up, I was amazed how comfortable it is to play. Let's first talk materials and craftsmanship. The relic job on the maple neck and fingerboard, combined with the rolled fret edges and slick fret crowning, make this guitar feel like you've been playing it for decades. It's really quite special and something you have to play to understand. because of the compound radius and excellent fretwork, I am able to set the action very low without excessive buzzing. I use 9-gauge strings, and two tremolo springs are sufficient to ensure the tremolo sits parallel to the body while keeping low tension on the strings. Bending is super easy and very smooth, and the tremolo feels so expressive. The guitar just feels slinky and rather addicting to play. On the tone front, it's an absolute monster. The Friedman Classic pickups feature Alnico 5 magnets, which happen to be my favorite for hard rock tones. The bridge pickup sounds thick with gobs of sustain, while the neck pickup is round and fat. Both pickups are articulate and clear, and allow single notes in complex chords to shine through. Rolling back the volume knob will clean up your tone nicely, especially with a good tube amp. These guitars were a collaboration between Dave Friedman and Grover Jackson. Unfortunately, they are no longer working together, and Grover has moved to the Nashville, TN area. I do believe Friedman guitars will be hitting the market again soon, made by someone other than Grover. With that said, the Grover-era are pretty amazing guitars, and may become harder to find. So, if you are in the market for a 1980's super-Strat style shredder, I'd recommend checking out a Grover-era Friedman while you can.
Most Liked Negative Review
Amazing bass with a major flaw
Being mainly a guitarist, this bass is perfectly ideal for what my needs are. A great bass with a great sound/tone for recording, and many option with the knobs to fine tune and tweak that sound to my preference. However, my biggest gripe is that the string action is ridiculously tight for this bass. I like to play with ticker gauge strings, as I typically go for lower tunings, but this bass is (ironically with it being a 5 string) is simply not made for it. The action towards the neck of the fretboard makes thicker strings unplayable. They make contact with the fretboard at around the 2nd-3rd fret, and raising the bridge to compensate isn't enough. To make matters worse, the screws that are used to raise the strings on the bridge are very easily stripped, and I'm struggling to find any sort of replacements for them.
Filters
Best Uses
- Practice4
- Recording3
- Metal songs1
- Rock songs1
- fun. and looking cool shredding for the normies1
Cons
- None5
- Poor Quality2
- Virtually no low end warmth.1
- Kind of expensive1
- Shipping box arrived damaged1
Describe Yourself
- Beginner2
- 74 years old, been playing 60 years.1
- Jazz, rock, classical player for 60 years1
- Metal,hard rock and instrumental rock1
- Retired 64 YO beginning amateur1
Pros
- Sound4
- Attractive3
- Stays in Tune2
- Stays in tune2
- Tone2
Reviewed by 185 customers
Sounds really good
submitted15 days ago
byTrenton
fromGladwin county
This pedal sounds quite good. It is quite customizable. If you do buy this, if you do not have the cord used to power it, there is a battery adapter under the actual pedal part. you just put the black pins on the pedal in and take the pedal off. anyways, really good sound if you want a proper rock or metal distortion/overdrive for an affordable price.
Not too bad for the price
submitted23 days ago
byJeff
fromNashville TN
Typical Chinese bling, the sound is lacking.
This drum is just like the vintage ones
submitted25 days ago
byJeff
fromSeattle, WA
Play with freelance jazz and rock standards groups. All kinds of gigs and shows. I want to buy one of the sets.
Love this guitar.
submitteda month ago
byLarry
fromMinnesota
Love this guitar. Easy/Good tuning, very playable, thin neck is fast.
Its so good it fits my church setting well
submitteda month ago
byjordan
fromHamilton, new jersey
This product is the best drums i've ever played on because the shells are a nice color and when you tune the drums up, it sounds so good. When you play it in a open space it fills the room and when you play it in an enclosed space it sounds even better. All Im saying is that this is hands down one of the best drum sets.
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submitteda month ago
byETHAN
fromMission Viejo, CA
Electronics are really good. Was going to use it for jamming and professional playing. However, I could not lower the action due to stripped saddle screws
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