Fender American Ultra II Telecaster Electric Guitar, 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 Telecaster® 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, the Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele® pickups deliver sweet crystalline cleans, snappy twang and beefy growl, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1™ switch cleverly engages a series wiring option for even more tonal variety. Additional road-ready features include 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with chromed brass saddles, Deluxe locking tuners, knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.

The American Ultra II Telecaster 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
• Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele® Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
• 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge with Chromed Brass Saddles
• Short Post Locking Tuners

Specifications:

General
- Series: American Ultra II
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Sinister Red
- Country Of Origin: US

Neck
- Headstock: Telecaster®
- 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®

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

Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Chromed Brass Saddles
- Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
- Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
- Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tip: Barrel Style, 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: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
- Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Middle Pickup Position

Measurements
- Dimensions: 6.10x18.70x44.30 IN
- Shipping Weight: 20.35 LB
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Shipping Length: 44.30 IN
- Shipping Height: 6.10 IN
- Shipping Width: 18.70 IN

Accessories
- Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
- Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)