The American Ultra II is Fender's top - notch instrument series, crafted for players who always strive for the best. These guitars and basses blend premium materials, precise craftsmanship, and modern design, making them both state - of - the - art and built to last. The Fender® American Ultra II Stratocaster® HSS has a carefully selected alder body with smooth, sculpted contours. Its quartersawn maple neck, with Fender's Modern D profile and a sleek Ultra Satin finish, offers easy playability. The ebony fingerboard, with a 10” - 14” compound radius, features Ultra rolled edges, medium - jumbo frets, Luminlay® side dots, and a Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut. The tapered neck heel and body contours give you great access to the high notes. Under the surface, a pair of Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® pickups combined with a Haymaker™ Humbucker produce a wide range of tones, from clean and sweet to intense leads, all without any hum. The patented S - 1™ switch splits the Haymaker for even more tonal options. Other useful features include a 2 - Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with a pop - in arm, polished stainless steel block saddles, a cold rolled steel block, deluxe locking tuners, soft - touch knobs, and a 1 - ply anodized aluminum pickguard. This guitar combines classic style with advanced features to take your playing to new levels. If you want perfect tone, endless versatility, and top - notch performance, the American Ultra II is the choice. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: Select Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Urethane; Neck Profile: Modern 'D'; Fretboard Material: Ebony; Fretboard Radius: 10' to 14' Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo; Fretboard Inlays: White Pearloid Dot - 7mm; Pickups: Haymaker™ Humbucker (Bridge), Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® Single - Coil (Middle), Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® Single - Coil (Neck); Bridge: 2 - Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block; Pickguard: 1 - Ply Gold Anodized Aluminium; Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 -.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403; Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts); Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Deluxe Moulded Case.
Using your Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS is a breeze. First, make sure it's in tune using the deluxe locking tuners. Plug it into an amplifier and start exploring the different tones you can get from the pickups. Use the S - 1™ switch to split the Haymaker Humbucker for more tonal variety. When you're done playing, always put it back in the deluxe moulded case to protect it from dust and damage. Keep the guitar clean by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth regularly. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity as this can damage the wood and the electronics. Check the strings periodically and replace them when they start to sound dull or lose their tension. For the best performance, have the guitar professionally set up every once in a while.
