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Experience a beautifully modern iteration of Stratocaster design with the Fender American Ultra Strat. Built for discerning players seeking the ultimate in precision, performance and tone, this innovative redesign of an iconic instrument provides unparalleled playability and sonic versatility.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Neck

Ergonomic Modern D Neck Profile and Compound-Radius Fingerboard

The American Ultra Stratocaster features Fender's Modern D neck profile with rolled fingerboard edges, providing hours of playing comfort, while the tapered neck heel allows effortless access to higher frets. The speedy 10"–14" compound-radius fingerboard hosts 22 medium-jumbo frets for fluid lead playing.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard HSS Pickups

Proprietary Ultra Noiseless Pickups

The American Ultra Stratocaster comes equipped with a full complement of Fender's Ultra Noiseless pickups, including two single coils (neck and middle) and an Ultra Double Tap humbucker (bridge). These pickups were designed to capture the articulate, glassy tone of vintage single coils without the hum, allowing crystal-clear cleans, punchy rhythms and searing leads.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Bridge

Double Tap Humbucker Bridge Pickup

The bridge Ultra Double Tap humbucker can be tapped for single-coil tones, allowing a wider range of Strat tones than ever before. With the middle pickup engaged, the two inner coils of the humbucker are tapped, producing a tone similar to a vintage single coil. When only the bridge pickup is selected, both coils are tapped for a bright, punchy single-coil tone.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Body

Additional Appointments Provide Precision and Stability

Locking tuning machines provide exceptionally precise and stable tuning. The contoured alder body hosts a vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive string-bending effects. This Strat is also designed to turn heads with its Ultraburst finish featuring a distinct woodgrain, giving it a unique aesthetic touch.

This Fender American Ultra Stratocaster represents the classic model in its modern form with high-end accoutrements. Players seeking the ultimate in tone, performance and playability will find an inspiring creative companion in this premium instrument.

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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 maple 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: Modern D
  • Neck wood: Maple 
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple 
  • 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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