Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Maple Fingerboard - Sinister Red

Reach new heights of tone and performance with the Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS, the pinnacle of modern Strat design. Crafted with premium materials, precision engineering, and advanced appointments, this guitar delivers flawless sound, unmatched versatility, and exceptional playability for professional players and serious enthusiasts alike. Combining iconic Strat style with cutting-edge features, the American Ultra II Strat HSS is built to inspire creativity, dominate the stage, and elevate every performance.

Features

• Select alder body with Ultra contours and sculpted neck heel provides classic Fender resonance and effortless upper-fret access.
• Quartersawn maple Modern “D” profile neck combines slim playability with wide shoulders and exceptional stability.
• 10”-14” compound radius Solar Flare Ebony limited-edition fingerboard
• Ultra rolled edges and Luminlay side dots offers speed, comfort, and visibility in any lighting.
• Haymaker™ humbucker and Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® pickups deliver versatile, high-output tones with articulate Fender clarity and no hum.
• S-1™ switching and advanced electronics expand tonal options and maintain treble clarity at any volume.
• 2-point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with polished stainless steel block saddles, cold-rolled steel block, and pop-in arm provides precise attack, sustain, and tuning stability.
• Short post locking tuners ensure enhanced tuning stability, increased sustain, and quick, easy string changes.

Specifications

General
Series: American Ultra II
Orientation: Right-Hand
Colour: Sinister Red
Country of Origin: US

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

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

Hardware
Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block
Bridge Mounting: 2-Point Modern
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Soft-Touch Knobs
Switch Tip: Black
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
String Trees: Ultra String Guide
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
Strap Buttons: Locking

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