Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS, Solar Flare Overview
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS in Solar Flare is a cutting-edge electric guitar, designed for players who seek top-tier performance, versatility, and style. As part of Fender’s most advanced series, the American Ultra II HSS model combines premium materials and craftsmanship with innovative features to create an instrument capable of handling any musical challenge.
Key Features:
Body and Neck:
- Body: The guitar is constructed from select alder, known for its balanced tone and lightweight feel. The sculpted body contours enhance comfort, making it ideal for extended playing sessions. The Solar Flare finish is both striking and unique, offering a vibrant, fiery appearance that stands out on any stage.
- Neck: The quartersawn maple neck has a Modern D profile, providing a sleek, comfortable grip. The neck’s Ultra Satin finish ensures smooth playability, allowing for effortless transitions across the fretboard.
- Fingerboard: The 10”-14” compound radius fingerboard, available in either ebony or quartersawn maple, features Ultra rolled edges for added comfort. The medium-jumbo frets, along with Luminlay® side dots, ensure excellent visibility and playability in all lighting conditions. The Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut enhances tuning stability and sustain.
- Neck Heel: The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours facilitate easy access to the upper frets, perfect for solos and complex chord voicings.
Electronics:
- Pickups: The HSS configuration includes two Ultra II Noiseless™ Hot Strat® single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, delivering crisp, clear tones with no unwanted hum. The bridge position is equipped with a powerful Haymaker™ Humbucker, offering a range of rich, full-bodied sounds perfect for heavier styles.
- S-1™ Switch: The S-1 switch allows for splitting the Haymaker humbucker, providing additional tonal options and enabling quick shifts between humbucker and single-coil sounds.
Hardware:
- Bridge: The 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo features polished stainless steel block saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, ensuring smooth tremolo action and rock-solid tuning.
- Tuners: Deluxe locking tuners provide enhanced tuning stability and make string changes quick and easy.
- Pickguard: A 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard adds durability and complements the guitar’s modern aesthetic.
Aesthetics:
- Finish: The Solar Flare finish is both vibrant and eye-catching, offering a bold and dynamic look that reflects the guitar’s high-performance capabilities.
- Additional Features: Soft-touch knobs provide precise control over your sound, enhancing both functionality and style.
Case/Gig Bag:
- Included: Deluxe Molded Case, ensuring your guitar is protected during transport and storage.
