Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster, Avalanche, Left Handed Overview
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster in Avalanche, Left-Handed is a premier electric guitar designed for left-handed musicians who seek the pinnacle of performance, craftsmanship, and innovation. This model is part of Fender’s most advanced series, the American Ultra II, which is tailored to deliver exceptional tone, playability, and versatility.
Key Features:
Body and Neck:
- Body: The guitar features a select alder body, renowned for its balanced tonal characteristics and resonant quality. The sculpted body contours not only enhance the guitar’s sleek aesthetics but also improve playing comfort, allowing for easier reach and better balance. The Avalanche finish gives the guitar a striking, modern appearance, reminiscent of cool, icy tones.
- Neck: The quartersawn maple neck is designed with a Modern D profile, offering a comfortable grip that facilitates smooth, fast play. The Ultra Satin finish on the neck ensures a frictionless playing experience, perfect for quick transitions and complex fretting.
- Fingerboard: Players can choose between an ebony or quartersawn maple fingerboard, both designed with a 10”-14” compound radius. This design allows for easy chord playing at the lower frets and accurate bends higher up the neck. The medium-jumbo frets combined with Ultra rolled edges provide enhanced comfort, while Luminlay® side dots improve visibility on stage or in dim lighting. The Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut ensures tuning stability and contributes to the guitar’s excellent sustain.
- Neck Heel: The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow players unparalleled access to the upper frets, facilitating complex lead work and higher register playing.
Electronics:
- Pickups: This model is equipped with three Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® pickups, which deliver the classic Stratocaster tones with enhanced clarity and without the typical hum associated with single-coil pickups. The sound ranges from clear, crystalline cleans to powerful, dynamic leads.
- S-1™ Switch: The patented S-1™ switch adds a new dimension of tonal versatility by unlocking additional pickup configurations, providing a broader palette of sounds to suit various playing styles and genres.
Hardware:
- Bridge: The 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo features polished stainless steel block saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, designed to improve sustain and ensure tuning stability, even with extensive use of the tremolo arm.
- Tuners: Deluxe locking tuners provide quick and reliable string changes while maintaining consistent tuning stability.
- Pickguard: A 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard adds durability and a sleek, modern aesthetic to the instrument.
Aesthetics:
- Finish: The Avalanche finish is a standout feature, offering a cool, icy look that is both modern and stylish. It perfectly complements the guitar’s high-tech design while retaining the timeless appeal of the Stratocaster shape.
- Additional Features: The soft-touch control knobs offer precise control over volume and tone settings, enhancing the overall user experience.
Case/Gig Bag:
- Included: The guitar comes with a Deluxe Molded Case, ensuring maximum protection during transport and storage. This case is built to withstand the rigors of the road, keeping your instrument safe and secure.
