Product Description
American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Telecaster features a unique “Modern D” neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities – without hum. The sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.
Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes premium molded hardshell case.
FEATURES
- Alder or ash body with sculpted rear contours
- Two Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups
- “Modern D”-shaped neck with Ultra satin finish
- 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets
- Includes premium molded hardshell case
HIGHLIGHTS
MODERN "D" NECK
Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any style of playing. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish make the neck effortless to play.
10”-14” COMPOUND-RADIUS
Built for speed and easy bending, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut for chording ease, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register for easy soloing.
ENHANCED BODY CONTOURS
The tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the sculpted rear body contour is designed for comfort.
ULTRA NOISELESS VINTAGE PICKUPS
The Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups feature true classic Fender tone without hum.
ADVANCED ELECTRONICS
The volume knob’s S-1 switch selects between series or parallel wiring for added tonal range, while the treble bleed circuit maintains your highs at any volume.
LOCKING TUNING MACHINES
A high-performance feature, locking tuning machines offer increased tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy.
General
- SERIES: American Ultra
- ORIENTATION: Right-Hand
- COLOR: Mocha Burst
- COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
Neck
- NECK MATERIAL: Maple
- NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- NECK SHAPE: Modern "D"
- NECK CONSTRUCTION: 4-Bolt Standard
- FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
- FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple
- POSITION INLAYS: Black Pearloid Dots
- NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
- TRUSS ROD: Bi-Flex™
- STRING NUT: Bone
- NUT WIDTH: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- NUT MATERIAL: Bone
Body
- BODY: Alder
- BODY FINISH: Gloss Urethane
- BODY SHAPE: Telecaster®
- BODY BINDING: Cream
- BODY STYLE: Solid Body
- BODY MATERIAL: Alder
Hardware
- BRIDGE: 6-Saddle American Tele® with Chromed Brass Saddles
- PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Mint Green
- CONTROL KNOBS: Knurled Flat-Top
- SWITCH TIP: Black
- HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome
- TUNING MACHINES: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
- STRINGS: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
- NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
- STRAP BUTTONS: Locking
Electronics
- BRIDGE PICKUP: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
- NECK PICKUP: Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
- PICKUP CONFIGURATION: SS
- CONTROLS: Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone
- SWITCHING: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- SPECIAL ELECTRONICS: S-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Middle Pickup Position
Measurements
- DIMENSIONS: 5.60x18.75x44.50 IN
- SHIPPING WEIGHT: 23.05 LB
- FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo
- SCALE LENGTH: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
