Fender AMERICAN ULTRA II TELECASTER Electric Guitar (Sinister Red)

Fender AMERICAN ULTRA II TELECASTER Electric Guitar (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

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

Neck

• HeadstockTelecaster®
  
• Neck MaterialQuartersawn Maple
  
• Neck FinishUltra Satin Urethane
  
• Neck ShapeModern "D"
  
• Neck Construction4-Bolt
  
• Fingerboard Radius10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
  
• Fingerboard MaterialQuartersawn Maple
  
• Position InlaysBlack Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
  
• Side DotsLuminlay®
  
• Number of Frets22
  
• Truss RodBi-Flex™
  
• String NutGraph Tech® TUSQ®
  
• Nut Width1.685" (42.8 mm)
  
• Nut MaterialGraph Tech® TUSQ®
  
• Fret SizeMedium Jumbo
  
• Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)

Body

• BodySelect Alder
  
• Body FinishGloss Urethane
  
• Body ShapeTelecaster®
  
• Body StyleSolid Body
  
• Body MaterialSelect Alder

Hardware

• Bridge6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Chromed Brass Saddles
  
• Bridge Mounting3-Screw Modern
  
• Pickguard1-Ply Black Anodized Aluminum
  
• Pickup CoversNeck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
  
• Control KnobsHeavy Knurled Flat-Top
  
• Switch TipBarrel Style, Black
  
• Hardware FinishNickel/Chrome
  
• Tuning MachinesDeluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
  
• String TreesUltra String Guide
  
• StringsFender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
  
• Neck Plate4-Bolt Asymmetrical
  
• Strap ButtonsLocking

Electronics

• Bridge PickupUltra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
  
• Neck PickupUltra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
  
• Pickup ConfigurationSS
  
• ControlsMaster Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone
  
• Switching3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck
• Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  
• Special ElectronicsS-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Any Pickup Position
• (Bypasses Pickup Selector Switch)