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Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Sinister Red
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- Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
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- Power surges
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- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
- For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Musician's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax.
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Unleash powerful tone and endless versatility with advanced HSS configuration.
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS is built for players who demand a powerful combination of humbucker punch and single-coil clarity. Designed with a select alder body, sculpted body contours, and a fast-playing maple fingerboard, this Stratocaster seamlessly blends iconic Fender style with cutting-edge advancements. Whether you need sweet, glassy cleans or searing high-gain leads, the Ultra II Stratocaster HSS delivers with ease, making it the ultimate choice for players seeking versatility and precision in any setting.
Haymaker Humbucker and Noiseless Single-Coils for Unlimited Tonal Range
The American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS features a powerful Haymaker Humbucker in the bridge position, delivering thick, high-output tones perfect for rock and metal. Paired with Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions, you'll enjoy rich, dynamic cleans without any hum. The S-1 switch allows you to split the humbucker for additional tonal variety, ensuring that you can switch from beefy distortion to crystalline clean tones with ease.
Precision Hardware for Enhanced Playability and Stability
Featuring a 2-point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with polished stainless steel block saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, the Ultra II Stratocaster HSS offers excellent sustain and tuning stability. Deluxe locking tuners ensure fast, reliable tuning, while the black soft-touch control knobs make adjusting your tone smooth and effortless. This guitar is designed to perform at the highest level, ensuring precision and stability during every performance.
Advanced Neck Design for Comfort and Speed
The quartersawn maple neck, with its Modern D profile and Ultra Satin finish, provides exceptional comfort and a fast playing experience. The 10"-14" compound radius maple fingerboard ensures effortless bending and smooth chord transitions, while the Ultra rolled edges and medium-jumbo frets provide unparalleled playability. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow easy access to the upper frets, making this guitar perfect for lead players who need complete control and comfort across the fretboard.
For Players Who Demand Power, Versatility, and Precision
Ideal for musicians who need a versatile instrument capable of covering a wide range of genres, the American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS is the perfect balance of power and finesse. Whether you're playing clean, high-gain, or somewhere in between, this guitar's blend of humbucking and single-coil tones will keep up with your creative demands, delivering flawless performance in any environment.
Features
- Select alder body with sculpted body contours for added comfort
- Haymaker humbucker and Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat pickups for tonal versatility
- 2-point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with stainless steel block saddles
- Quartersawn maple neck with 10"-14" compound radius maple fingerboard
Experience unmatched tonal versatility and power with the Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard electric guitar—built for players who need the ultimate blend of humbucker and single-coil performance.
American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- 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: Quartersawn maple
- 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: Black pearloid dot - 7 mm
- Side dots: Luminlay
- Truss rod: Bi-Flex
- Pickup configuration: HSS
- Bridge pickup: Haymaker humbucker
- Middle pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat
- Neck pickup: Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat
- Special electronics: S-1 switch on volume for coil-split
- Controls: Master volume (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 black anodized aluminum
- Control knobs: Black 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
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- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
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Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.