Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Sinister Red

Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is our most advanced series of instruments. American Ultra II guitars and basses feature premium materials, precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge design for instruments that both advance the state-of-the-art and stand the test of time.

The Fender® American Ultra II Stratocaster® HSS features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features our Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. Ebony or quartersawn maple 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards feature Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay® side dots and Graph Tech® TUSQ® nuts. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow unparalleled access to the higher register.

Under the hood, a pair of Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® pickups paired with a Haymaker™ Humbucker deliver everything from sweet crystalline cleans to searing leads, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1™ switch cleverly splits the Haymaker for even more tonal variety. Additional road-ready features include 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm, polished stainless steel block saddles, cold rolled steel block, deluxe locking tuners, soft-touch knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.

The American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS infuses iconic style with advanced appointments to take your playing to stratospheric new heights. For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers.

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
• Haymaker™ Humbucker, Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
• 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles, Cold Rolled Steel Block and Pop-In Arm
• Short Post Locking Tuners

SELECT ALDER BODY WITH ULTRA CONTOURS AND SCULPTED NECK HEEL
A resonant alder body provides classic Fender tone, while the tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard and “Ultra” sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional.

QUARTERSAWN MAPLE MODERN “D” PROFILE NECK
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any style of playing, while extra-strong quartersawn maple ensures unparalleled stability.

COMPOUND RADIUS EBONY OR QUARTERSAWN MAPLE FINGERBOARD, ULTRA ROLLED EDGES, LUMINLAY SIDE DOTS
Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay® glow-in the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility even on the darkest stages while “Ultra” rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth “Ultra” satin finish make the neck effortless to play.

HAYMAKER™ HUMBUCKER, ULTRA II NOISELESS™ HOT STRAT® PICKUPS, ADVANCED ELECTRONICS AND S-1™ SWITCHING
Equipped with the Haymaker™ humbucker and Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® pickups this guitar delivers an incredibly versatile range of tones with immense output and incredible balance across all pickup combinations. The Ultra II Noiseless single-coil pickups offer articulate, hot-rodded Fender tones without hum. In conjunction with the expressive snarl of the Haymaker™ humbucker this calibrated set offers dynamic Fender tone that is second to none. Our patented S-1™ switch splits the Haymaker™ humbucker for even more tonal variety, while the treble bleed circuit maintains your highs at any volume.

AMERICAN ULTRA SYNCHRONIZED TREMOLO, STAINLESS STEEL SADDLES, COLD ROLLED STEEL BLOCK, POP-IN ARM
This precision manufactured synchronized tremolo features a deluxe pop-in tremolo arm, polished stainless steel block saddles and a chamfered cold rolled steel block for endless sustain, precise attack and rock-solid tuning stability.

SHORT POST LOCKING TUNERS
A high-performance feature, short post locking tuning machines provide a sharper and more consistent break angle over the nut for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy.

Specifications:

GENERAL
Color
Sinister Red
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
American Ultra II Stratocaster® HSS, Maple Fingerboard, Sinister Red
Series
American Ultra II

BODY
Body Finish
Gloss Urethane
Body Material
Select Alder
Body Shape
Stratocaster®
Body Style
Solid Body

NECK
Fingerboard Material
Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard Radius
10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Headstock
Stratocaster®
Neck Construction
4-Bolt
Neck Finish
Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Material
Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape
Modern "D"
Number of Frets
22
Nut Material
Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Nut Width
1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays
Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
Side Dots
Luminlay®
String Nut
Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Truss Rod
Bi-Flex™
Fret Size
Medium Jumbo
Scale Length
25.5" (64.77 cm)

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Haymaker™ Humbucker
Controls
Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch), Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Middle Pickup
Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat®
Neck Pickup
Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat®
Pickup Configuration
HSS
Special Electronics
S-1™ Switch on Volume Coil-Splits Humbucker
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

HARDWARE
Bridge
2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
Bridge Mounting
2-Point Modern
Control Knobs
Black Soft-Touch Knobs
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Asymmetrical
Pickguard
1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
Locking
String Trees
Ultra String Guide
Switch Tip
Black
Tuning Machines
Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Case/Gig Bag
Deluxe Molded Case (Included)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.