American Ultra Stratocaster HSS
(Texas Tea)
the ultimate modern stratocaster!
The American Ultra range is Fender’s most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who settle for nothing less than the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Stratocaster from Fender sports a unique “Modern D” neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register.
A speedy 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking bridge pickup with advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities – without any hum whatsoever. The sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional and the S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in to any switch position. This hugely versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights and explore new sonic territory!
Other features include sealed locking tuning machine heads, chrome hardware and bone nut. Fender also included a premium moulded hardshell case to keep your prized American Ultra Stratocaster safe!
Amazing Features
• Alder or ash body with sculpted rear contours
• Two Ultra Noiseless Vintage Strat single-coil pickups
• Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking bridge pickup
• 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets
• “Modern D”-shaped neck with Ultra satin finish
• Includes premium molded hardshell case
Ultra Noiseless Vintage Stratocaster Pickups!
Noiseless pickups With Double Tap humbucker!Fender kitted out the American Ultra Stratocaster HSS with two Ultra Noiseless Vintage Stratocaster pickups in the neck and middle position. These impressive single-coil pickups serve up authentic vintage Strat sounds but also utilise modern technology to eliminate any unwanted hum and noise. Fender also included an Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking pickup in the bridge position, and the traditional 5-way pickup selector to offer a wide variety of potential voicings.
'S-1' switchFender also included a well-hidden S-1 switch inside the Master Volume pot. A quick press of this button will result in an instant boost and expansion of overall tone by including the neck pickup when the selector switch is in positions 1, 2 and 3.
Another feature we loved was that whilst most other electric guitars lose a lot of high end when you roll off the volume, this is not the case with the American Ultra Strat!
The Comfiest Stratocaster Ever!
100% comfortRaising the bar yet again in terms of comfort and playability, Fender gave the American Ultra Strat’s body contours a total overhaul. Fender looked carefully at the back-body curves, edge radius, belly cut, sculpted cutaway and heel, all of which have been smoothed out to sheer perfection to maximise comfort.
This all results in the perhaps the comfiest playing experience ever from Fender!
Fender's Fastest Neck Ever!Attached to the fine body of the American Ultra Stratocaster is a fully hand-crafted maple neck. This neck features a newly designed ‘Modern D’ profile alongside Ultra Rolled fingerboard edges and an Ultra Satin finish on the rear.
All of this results in a wonderfully comfortable playing experience making even the most stretching chord shapes a breeze.
Premium Fender Features
FENDER 'ultra' STRATOCASTER When you choose Fender, you choose the best. For over 60 years the Fender Stratocaster has been the most iconic and recognisable electric guitar around, for both it's sonic qualities and it's aesthetic. Take a look below at just some of the standout features of this magnificent piece of rock history.
MODERN "D"
NECKSlim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any style of playing. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish make the neck effortless to play.
10”-14”
COMPOUND-RADIUSBuilt for speed and easy bending, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut for chording ease, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register for easy soloing.
ENHANCED BODY
CONTOURSThe tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the sculpted rear body contour is designed for comfort.
POWERFUL
NOISELESS PICKUPSThe Ultra Noiseless Hot single-coil pickups offer modern Fender tone without hum. Along with the Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking bridge pickup this calibrated set is incredibly versatile and offers dynamic Fender tone you'll be sure to love.
ADVANCED
ELECTRONICSThe volume knob’s S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in to any switch position, while the treble bleed circuit maintains your highs at any volume.
LOCKING TUNING
MACHINE HEADSA high-performance feature, locking tuning machine heads offer increased tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy.
Fender | American Ultra Stratocaster
American Ultra SeriesWatch as Jamie Kime walks through the exciting features of the American Ultra Stratocaster!
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | American Ultra Stratocaster |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Colour | Texas Tea |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern D |
| Radius | 10"-14" compound |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Pearloid Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 2-point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuners | Deluxe Die-cast Sealed Locking |
| Pickups | Bridge: Ultra Double Tap™ Humbucking Middle & Neck: Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat® |
| Controls | 1 x master volue (with S-1 switch), 2 x tone, 5-way blade pickup switch |
| Case Included | Hardshell Case |
