Built for players who demand the very best, the American Ultra II series represents Fender’s most advanced lineup of instruments. Combining premium tonewoods, meticulous craftsmanship, and modern innovation, these guitars and basses are designed to push performance further while standing the test of time.
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS features a select alder body with sculpted contours for enhanced comfort and effortless playability. Its quartersawn maple neck is shaped with Fender’s Modern D profile and finished in a smooth Ultra Satin coating, delivering a fast, natural feel. Available with either an ebony or quartersawn maple fingerboard, the 10”-14” compound radius includes Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut for exceptional comfort and precision. A tapered neck heel and sculpted cutaways provide seamless access to the upper frets.
Equipped with two Custom Shop Single-Coil Stratocaster pickups and a Seymour Duncan Antiquity humbucker, the Ultra II Stratocaster HSS delivers everything from sparkling cleans to powerful lead tones with impressive clarity and minimal noise. Fender’s patented S-1 switch adds even more tonal flexibility by splitting the humbucker for classic single-coil sounds. Additional premium features include a 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm, polished stainless steel saddles, a cold-rolled steel block, deluxe locking tuners, soft-touch knobs, and a sleek 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.
Blending timeless Stratocaster style with cutting-edge performance features, the American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS is built for players seeking uncompromising tone, versatility, and playability at the highest level.
Features
- Select Alder Body with Ultra Contours and Sculpted Neck Heel
- Quartersawn Maple Modern “D” Profile Neck
- 10"-14" Compound Radius Ebony or Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay Side Dots
- Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker
- 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles, Cold Rolled Steel Block and Pop-In Arm
- Short Post Locking Tuners
Specs
General
| Series: | Fender American Ultra II |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Product Color: | Graffiti Yellow |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Stratocaster |
| Body Material: | Select Alder |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Roasted Maple |
| Neck Finish: | Ultra Satin Urethane |
| Neck Shape: | Modern "D" |
| Fingerboard Material: | Roasted Maple |
| Nut Material: | Graph Tech TUSQ |
| Nut Width: | 1.685" (42.8mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | Compound 10-14" (254-355.6mm) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" (647.7mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | 4-Bolt |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm |
| Inlay Shape: | Dots |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Luminlay |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker |
| Middle Pickup: | Custom Shop Single-Coil Stratocaster |
| Neck Pickup: | Custom Shop Single-Coil Stratocaster |
| Controls and Switching: | Master Volume (with S-1 Switch), Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup); 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup |
| Electronics Notes: | S-1 Switch on Volume Coil-Splits Humbucker |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Nickel/Chrome |
| 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) |
| String Tree: | Ultra String Guide |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles |
| Pickguard: | 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum |
| Knobs: | Aged White Soft Touch Knobs |
| Switch Cap: | Aged White |
