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The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster is built for pushing creative boundaries. It features a trio of Ultra Noiseless pickups—including a humbucker in the bridge position—for shaping a variety of tones from shimmering cleans to high-gain distortion. The maple Modern D neck has a compound-radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets for speedy, accurate soloing.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Pickups

Versatile and Innovative Pickup Configuration

The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster features a humbucker in the bridge position and two single-coil Ultra Noiseless pickups in the middle and neck positions. This combination provides a wealth of tonal options from crisp cleans to snarling distortion. The humbucker delivers tight, high-output tone, while the single coils provide the glassy, chimey tones the Stratocaster is known for. With a 5-way selector switch, you have access to each pickup individually—as well as combinations in between.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Rosewood Neck

Fast, Comfortable Maple Neck

The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster has a Modern D maple neck with a compound radius rosewood fingerboard. The neck has a rounded profile for comfort and speed. The fingerboard has a gradual radius change from 10" at the nut to 14" at the highest fret for low-action playing across all registers. 22 medium-jumbo frets make navigating the fingerboard and executing precise bends a breeze.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster Alder Body

Iconic Alder Body for Resonant Tone

The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster features an alder body, which provides a balanced tone with solid lows, warm mids and shimmering highs. The body shape is the iconic Stratocaster double cutaway, allowing for easy access to the higher frets.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Tremolo Bridge

Vintage-Style Tremolo Bridge

The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster has a 2-post synchronized tremolo bridge for expressive pitch-bending effects. The bridge has vintage styling but with enhancements for greater tuning stability and sustain. Use the tremolo arm to subtly enhance your solos or for more dramatic pitch dives.

The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster pushes the boundaries of a classic design. With innovative pickups, a fast neck and expressive tremolo bridge, this guitar provides modern playability and a range of inspiring tones for today's creative musician.

Modern Ergonomics Meet Classic Style

The American Ultra Stratocaster HSS has a comfortably contoured alder body in Fender's legendary Strat shape with an Ultraburst finish. The Modern D neck profile feels full in your hand without excess bulk, and the rolled fingerboard edges and tapered neck heel provide an unparalleled level of comfort.

Ultra Noiseless Pickups Deliver Endless Tonal Possibilities

This guitar is equipped with Fender's Ultra Noiseless Hot Strat single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions, providing classic Strat tones without the hum. The Ultra Double Tap humbucker in the bridge position offers raw humbucker tones as well as crisp single coil sounds at the flip of a switch. Combined with a 5 way pickup selector switch and dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup, this versatile pickup configuration offers a vast tonal palette for any musical style.

Premium Components for Premium Performance

The American Ultra Stratocaster HSS also features a synchronized tremolo bridge with stainless steel saddles for classic Fender vibrato, locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and a bone nut. It includes a premium molded hardshell case for protection and transport.

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  • Two vintage single-coil pickups in neck and middle positions
  • One vintage humbucker pickup in bridge position
  • Modern D-shaped tapered maple neck
  • Rolled compound-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • Alder or ash Stratocaster body
  • Master volume and individual tone controls with 5-way switching
  • Tremolo/vibrato bridge

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Body
  • Body shape: Double Cutaway
  • Body type: Solidbody
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Alder or ash
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: D
  • Neck wood: Maple 
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood 
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS 
  • Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: United States

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Reviewed by 8 customers

  • AMAZING Sound, Playability, Quality. Saving for my next one

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byMichael

    fromTracy, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use my American Ultra for studio work exclusively. Easy to play for hours with less fatigue due to the thickness, contour and compound radius neck. The neck pocket contour allows for effortless access to the upper frets. Stays in tune with heavy tremelo use. Versatile tones and sound

  • I love this guitar!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byBill

    fromVirginia Beach, VA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I have a number of guitars (like everybody else). I find that I consistently picked up my Strat Elite when I sat down to play. I had been thinking about buying the Strat Ultra for a couple of years and finally did it. I enjoy playing my Ultra even more than the Elite. They are both amazing. The neck is perfect for me. I play both a lot, but the Ultra is just a little better.

  • Plays as good as it looks!!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAndrew

    fromMilwaukee, Wisconsin

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is a very fine, high quality musical instrument which plays as good as it looks. I would definitely buy this guitar again!

  • Awesome feel, awesome looks, strat sounds & more

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byjsierrajauregui

    fromEcuador

    Awesome feel, looks and more tones than a regular SSS due to the humbucker.

  • Best guitar I have ever picked up and played.

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byJaxon

    fromCentral Fl

    In my home studio,

  • Flat out fun to play

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byEric

    fromAtlanta

    I suppose I'm an intermediate player, 49 years old and have been playing for about 15 years. I have a MIM, American Standard and American Pro Strat. I picked up the Ultra after being offered a discount due to an unstocked item that could not be delivered. While I'm not a pro, I really enjoy being a hobbyist. Here's my "Hobbyist" take on these guitars. They are all really, really good guitars....if my MIM strat was all that I owned, I would love it. However, The Ultra is shades better than the pro, the pro is shades better than the American standard and the American Standard is shades better than the MIM. Why? The noiseless pickups really fit my ear, the sustain on the ultra is crazy good, and the feel of the neck on the ultra I find to be amazing. I have zero buyers remorse with the Ultra.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byJunior

    fromConnecticut

    Is easier to play with smaller hands

    Is easier to play with smaller hands

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I have no way to answer that. This is a famous guitar/name. Do some research. Some players think it's easier. I don't know what your references for 'easier 'are. You need to play one.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byPaul

    fromMillbury ma

    Does this have stainless steel frets?

    Does this have stainless steel frets?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, they're Nickel/Silver.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byRui

    fromSão Paulo, Brazil

    Hi! I will be in the US in April. I would like to buy this guitar from your store. Is it available in stores for purchase or do you need to place an order? I am from Brazil and would like to pay in cash. How can I go to a store, pay in cash and bring it to Brazil? Thank you very much!

    Hi! I will be in the US in April. I would like to buy this guitar from your store. Is it available in stores for purchase or do you need to place an order? I am from Brazil and would like to pay in cash. How can I go to a store, pay in cash and bring it to Brazil? Thank you very much!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, this item is not eligible for store pickup. Can you have it delivered to someone in the US?. You would need to have it shipped to Brazil.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRonald

    fromMarshall, Tx.

    Is the Cobra Blue version in stock & ready to roll out?

    Is the Cobra Blue version in stock & ready to roll out?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 877-687-5403

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byArkady

    fromRobbinsville, NK

    Can I get 10% off the price for this guitar as per Fender's website?

    Can I get 10% off the price for this guitar as per Fender's website?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGarrett

    fromNashville

    Hello, I have 2 quick questions. 1. What is your return policy for guitars? 2. Is this the lowest available price, or the price somewhat negotiable? Thank you so much!

    Hello, I have 2 quick questions. 1. What is your return policy for guitars? 2. Is this the lowest available price, or the price somewhat negotiable? Thank you so much!

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We have a 45 day return policy, and to see what the best price possible is, give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you hooked up.
    Open Reply - Ronald
    We have a 45 day return policy, and give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can make sure you get the best deal possible on this guitar.
    Open Reply - Thomas
    "If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it in its original condition within the return period, 45 days, and we’ll give you a full refund of the purchase price, excluding shipping and handling charges. Please give us a call to discuss pricing 877 560 3807