Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster, Ultraburst, Left Handed Overview
The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster in Ultraburst, Left-Handed is a state-of-the-art electric guitar designed for left-handed players who demand superior performance, versatility, and craftsmanship. Part of Fender’s most advanced series, this guitar is equipped with premium features that make it a standout instrument for serious musicians.
Key Features:
Body and Neck:
- Body: The guitar boasts a select alder body, known for its balanced tone and resonance. The sculpted body contours are ergonomically designed to enhance comfort and playability, making it easier for left-handed players to access the entire fretboard with ease. The Ultraburst finish adds a sophisticated, yet striking aesthetic to the instrument, ensuring it stands out on any stage.
- Neck: The quartersawn maple neck is built with Fender’s Modern D profile, offering a comfortable grip that’s perfect for a wide range of playing styles. The Ultra Satin finish on the neck provides a smooth, fast feel, reducing friction for effortless movement along the fretboard.
- Fingerboard: The fingerboard, available in either ebony or quartersawn maple, features a 10”-14” compound radius, allowing for comfortable chording and seamless transition to fast lead playing. The medium-jumbo frets and Ultra rolled edges contribute to a fluid playing experience, while Luminlay® side dots ensure visibility on dark stages. The Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut adds to the guitar’s tuning stability and tonal clarity.
- Neck Heel: A tapered neck heel, combined with sculpted body contours, offers unparalleled access to the upper frets, perfect for soloing in the higher register.
Electronics:
- Pickups: The guitar is equipped with three Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Strat® single-coil pickups, which deliver the classic Stratocaster tone—crystalline cleans to searing leads—without the unwanted hum. These pickups provide a wide tonal range suitable for various music genres.
- S-1™ Switch: The patented S-1™ switch adds even more versatility by unlocking additional pickup configurations, allowing players to explore a broader palette of tones.
Hardware:
- Bridge: The 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo features polished stainless steel block saddles and a cold-rolled steel block, enhancing sustain and tuning stability, even with heavy tremolo use.
- Tuners: Deluxe locking tuners provide fast and secure string changes while maintaining tuning stability.
- Pickguard: The guitar is fitted with a 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard, offering durability and a sleek look.
Aesthetics:
- Finish: The Ultraburst finish is a refined yet bold color that blends classic and modern aesthetics. It enhances the guitar’s visual appeal, making it as much a pleasure to look at as it is to play.
- Additional Features: Soft-touch knobs allow for precise control over your sound, ensuring that your tone is always just right.
Case/Gig Bag:
- Included: The guitar comes with a Deluxe Molded Case, providing top-tier protection during transport and storage.