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The Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS is the pinnacle of precision, performance and cutting edge tone in the iconic Strat shape. Featuring a unique Modern D neck profile, rolled fingerboard edges and a tapered neck heel, this guitar is designed for maximum comfort and playability. The speedy 10"-14" compound radius rosewood fingerboard hosts 22 medium jumbo frets for effortless soloing. Proprietary Fender Ultra Noiseless pickups provide a vast range of hum free tones through a 5 way switch and master volume and tone controls for each pickup. The Ultra Double Tap™ humbucker in the bridge position unlocks both raw, high output humbucker tones and crisp single coil sounds. The American Ultra Stratocaster HSS is Fender's most advanced Strat yet.

Modern Ergonomics Meet Classic Style

The American Ultra Stratocaster HSS has a comfortably contoured alder body in Fender's legendary Strat shape with an Ultraburst finish. The Modern D neck profile feels full in your hand without excess bulk, and the rolled fingerboard edges and tapered neck heel provide an unparalleled level of comfort.

Ultra Noiseless Pickups Deliver Endless Tonal Possibilities

This guitar is equipped with Fender's Ultra Noiseless Hot Strat single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions, providing classic Strat tones without the hum. The Ultra Double Tap™ humbucker in the bridge position offers raw humbucker tones as well as crisp single coil sounds at the flip of a switch. Combined with a 5 way pickup selector switch and dedicated volume and tone controls for each pickup, this versatile pickup configuration offers a vast tonal palette for any musical style.

Premium Components for Premium Performance

The American Ultra Stratocaster HSS also features a synchronized tremolo bridge with stainless steel saddles for classic Fender vibrato, locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and a bone nut. It includes a premium molded hardshell case for protection and transport.

Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst
Fender American Ultra Stratocaster HSS Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar Ultraburst

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  • 2 vintage single-coil pickups in neck and middle positions
  • 1 vintage humbucker pickup in bridge position
  • Modern D-shaped tapered maple neck
  • Rolled compound-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • Alder or ash Stratocaster body
  • Master volume and individual tone controls with 5-way switching
  • Tremolo/vibrato bridge
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Body
  • Body shape: Double Cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Alder or ash
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: D
  • Neck wood: Maple 
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood 
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS 
  • Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: United States

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