American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Stratocaster HSS features a unique “Modern D” neck profile with 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™ Hot single-coil pickups and Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking pickup, along with advanced wiring options, provide endless tonal possibilities – without hum. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.
Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes premium molded hardshell case.
Model Name
American Ultra Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Texas Tea
Body Finish
Gloss Polyurethane
Neck Finish
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius
10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Nut Width
1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays
Black Pearloid Dots
Bridge Pickup
Ultra Double Tap™ Humbucking
Middle Pickup
Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat®
Neck Pickup
Ultra Noiseless™ Hot Strat®
Controls
Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Pickup Switching
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
Bridge
2-Point Deluxe Synchronized Tremolo with Pop-In Arm
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
Pickguard
1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Control Knobs
Aged White Soft Touch Knobs
Strings
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
