The Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Stratocaster HSS electric guitar strikes the perfect balance between classic Strat vibes and cutting-edge performance. With its Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish and Fiesta Red color, it exudes vintage style. Plug it in, though, and everything changes. Thanks to its Pure Vintage ’61 Stratocaster single-coil pickups and a high-output Haymaker humbucker in the bridge, this guitar easily evokes both the soul of the Sixties and the high-gain punch of ’80s Superstrats. “Sometimes, you just want a little more horsepower,” says Los Angeles guitarist Angela Petrilli, “and with a humbucker, you’re absolutely off to the races.”
Versatile Stratocaster Sound with Modern Muscle
From smooth, bell-like neck pickup tones to gritty, overdriven bridge leads, this guitar is a tonal chameleon. “The Haymaker is a very well-balanced pickup,” Petrilli explains. “Low notes are clear, but there’s some nice high-end chime, as well.” A built-in S-1 switch lets you coil split the humbucker, dialing in that classic single-coil sound on the fly.
"As guitarists, we're sometimes dealing with trade-offs. Perhaps you want a vintage guitar for the tone and vibe, but aren’t happy about not getting the playability developments of the last 70 years. Maybe you're looking for a brand new, immensely playable guitar, but it won’t have the ‘broken-in’ feel you get with a vintage, or vintage-inspired, instrument. The American Ultra Luxe Vintage series gives you best of both worlds, no hyperbole needed,” adds Guitar Center’s Max Lauer-Bader, who produced our video overview of this guitar with Angela.
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Designed for the Contemporary Electric Guitarist
Key Specifications and Features of the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage ’60s Stratocaster HSS:
- Alder body with Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish for vintage look and feel
- Modern D-shaped quartersawn maple neck with tapered neck heel provides effortless upper-fret access
- 10"–14" compound-radius rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges for comfort and playing ease
- Medium-jumbo stainless steel frets offer long-lasting durability
- Pure Vintage ’61 Stratocaster single-coil pickups (neck and middle)
- Haymaker humbucker in the bridge position for added punch and sustain
- Fender S-1 switch for coil splitting the humbucker
- 2-point Ultra synchronized tremolo with steel saddles delivers expressive vibrato
- Deluxe locking tuners for solid tuning stability
- Includes vintage-style deluxe brown hardshell case
Meet the Full Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Lineup
The American Ultra Luxe Vintage series isn’t just about the Strat—it’s a full lineup of premium Fender electric guitars built for players who crave classic style with contemporary enhancements. Alongside the ’60s Stratocaster HSS in Fiesta Red, players can also choose the HSS configuration in Sea Foam Green.
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Prefer classic Strat setups? Explore the ’60s Stratocaster in Surf Green and Ice Blue Metallic, or reach for the timeless ’50s Stratocaster in White Blonde and 3-Color Sunburst.
If Telecasters are more your thing, choose from the ’50s Telecaster, available in Butterscotch Blonde and White Blonde, or the sleek ’60s Telecaster Custom, available in Lake Placid Blue and 3-Color Sunburst.