Fender Stratocaster '60s American Ultra Luxe Vintage SSS RW Ice Blue Metallic
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The Essentials to Know About the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage 60s Stratocaster Guitar
- Vintage look, modern precision: Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish, sculpted contours, and a profiled neck heel for smooth access to the upper frets.
- Premium comfort: maple neck with Modern "D" profile, Ultra-rounded fretboard edges, Luminlay side dots, and Graph Tech TUSQ nut.
- Authentic Strat tone: Pure Vintage '61 SSS pickup set for crystal-clear cleans, snappy intermediate positions, and expressive leads.
- Stability and performance: 2-point vibrato with polished stainless steel saddles, Deluxe locking tuners, and locking strap locks.
A 60s Strat Reimagined in the Ultra Luxe Spirit
The American Ultra Luxe series embodies Fender's high-end performance line. In this Vintage 60s iteration, the goal is clear: preserve the iconic DNA of the 60s Stratocaster while adding contemporary refinements. The result is a timeless solid body electric guitar designed for discerning musicians who want a modern feel without sacrificing Fender character.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This Stratocaster is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a premium instrument, reliable both in the studio and on stage. The SSS configuration and advanced ergonomics make it ideal for blues, pop, funk, indie, classic rock, and any genres where articulation and dynamics matter. The compound radius facilitates both chords and modern bends and phrasing.
The Sound
The alder body provides the typical Fender balance: present mids, precise attack, and good note clarity. The Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat pickups deliver the quintessential Strat tone: bright highs, very "quack" positions 2 and 4, and a warm neck pickup perfect for bluesy riffs and melodic lines. The S-1 switch expands the palette by adding the neck pickup to positions 1 and 2, useful for thickening a bridge tone or achieving fuller combinations without losing clarity. The whole setup remains expressive, dynamic, and highly touch-sensitive.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
This guitar comes with a Deluxe hardshell case, ideal for daily transport and protection. It is factory-strung with Fender USA 250L (.009-.042) strings: staying with this gauge preserves the intended feel (vibrato, bends) and overall balance of the instrument.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Blue |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Aged |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Stratocaster | Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm |
| Style | Solid Body | Nut | TUSQ |
| Wood | alder | Nut width | 1.685" / 42.8 mm |
| Finish | Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer | Nut material | TUSQ |
| Headstock | Stratocaster | Bridge | Deluxe 2-point synchronized vibrato with removable arm |
| Profile | Modern "D" | Saddles | polished stainless steel |
| Construction | 4-bolt standard | Pickguard | 3-ply Mint Green |
| Fretboard | rosewood | Pickup covers | aged white |
| Radius | compound 10" to 14" / 254 mm to 355.6 mm | Knobs | aged white Soft Touch |
| Inlays | clay dots | Selector tip | aged white |
| Side dots | Luminlay | Hardware finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Frets | 22 | Tuners | sealed Deluxe locking |
| Fret size | Medium Jumbo stainless steel | Strap locks | locking |
Questions frequently asked
What tones does the Fender Stratocaster '60s American Ultra Luxe Vintage SSS offer?
The three Pure Vintage '61 Single-Coil Strat pickups deliver bright trebles and a warm neck pickup. Positions 2 and 4 on the 5-way selector produce the typical Stratocaster "quack" character.
What is the purpose of the S-1 switch on this Stratocaster?
The S-1 switch integrated into the volume knob adds the neck pickup in positions 1 and 2. This allows combining the neck and bridge pickups, or all three pickups, when the selector is set to those positions.
Is the neck suitable for bends and modern playing?
The maple neck with a Modern "D" profile features a rosewood fingerboard with a compound radius of 10" to 14". This progression from 254 to 355.6 mm facilitates chord playing near the nut and bends in the higher frets. The 22 frets and 25.5" scale length complete this setup.
What vibrato system does this guitar have?
A 2-point Deluxe synchronized tremolo with a removable arm is installed, paired with sealed Deluxe locking tuners.
What accessories are included and what string gauge is recommended?
A Deluxe hardshell case is included for transport and protection. The original setup uses Fender USA 250L strings in .009-.042 gauge; this gauge maintains the intended balance for the tremolo and bends.
