Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster, Avalanche Overview
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster in Avalanche is a premium electric guitar, engineered for players who demand top-tier performance, versatility, and advanced features. Part of Fender’s American Ultra II series, this Stratocaster combines classic design elements with modern innovations, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles and professional applications.
Key Features:
Body and Neck:
- Body: The guitar features a select alder body with sculpted contours for enhanced comfort and playability. The Avalanche finish gives it a sleek, clean appearance, adding to its visual appeal on stage or in the studio.
- Neck: The quartersawn maple neck has a Modern D profile, offering a comfortable, fast feel ideal for various playing styles. It is coated with an Ultra Satin finish for smoothness.
- Fingerboard: Available in either ebony or quartersawn maple, the fingerboard has a 10”-14” compound radius and Ultra rolled edges, ensuring smooth playability across all frets. Medium-jumbo frets and Luminlay® side dots enhance visibility in low-light conditions.
- Nut: The Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut provides superior tuning stability and consistent tone across all strings.
Electronics:
- Pickups: The guitar is equipped with three Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® pickups. These pickups deliver a wide range of tones, from crisp, clear cleans to more aggressive, overdriven sounds, all while eliminating the hum typically associated with single-coil pickups.
- S-1™ Switch: This switch allows for additional pickup configurations, providing a greater variety of tones and making the guitar extremely versatile for different genres and playing styles.
Hardware:
- Bridge: The 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo features polished stainless steel block saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, offering exceptional tuning stability and sustain.
- Tuners: Deluxe locking tuners ensure quick and secure string changes, as well as reliable tuning stability.
- Pickguard: The 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard adds durability and a modern aesthetic to the guitar’s overall design.
Aesthetics:
- Finish: The Avalanche finish is striking, giving the guitar a sophisticated and modern look that will stand out on any stage.
- Headstock: The matching headstock adds a cohesive visual appeal, completing the guitar’s sleek design.
Additional Features:
- Case: A Deluxe Molded Case is included, offering excellent protection for the guitar during transport and storage.
