Fender Stratocaster American Ultra II HSS EB Ultraburst
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Essential Information About the Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Ebony Fingerboard Ultraburst Guitar
- Modern HSS Versatility: Haymaker humbucker at the bridge + two Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat pickups for switching from heavy tones to clean sounds without unwanted noise.
- Premium Comfort: "Ultra" bevels and sculpted heel for smooth access to all 22 frets, even in the upper register.
- Fast Neck: Modern "D" profile, Ultra Satin Urethane finish, and 10"-14" compound radius for easy chording and bend without fret buzz.
- Playing Stability: 2-point vibrato with pop-in arm, polished stainless steel saddles, locking tuners with short posts, and Graph Tech TUSQ nut.
American Ultra II: The Stratocaster Designed for Stage and Studio
The American Ultra II series embodies Fender's vision of a thoroughly modern Stratocaster: meticulous finishes, optimized ergonomics, and advanced electronics. This Ultraburst version, featuring an ebony fingerboard and HSS configuration, targets guitarists who want to retain the Strat DNA while gaining power, noise-free operation, and sonic flexibility.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This Strat is ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an all-around instrument for rehearsals, studio, and touring. The HSS setup covers rock, pop, funk, modern blues, and heavier genres (hard rock) thanks to the humbucker, while preserving typical Strat intermediate positions for crisp rhythms and defined cleans.
Sound
The selected alder body delivers a classic Fender balance: clear lows, present mids, and articulate highs, perfect for sitting well in a mix. The two Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat pickups provide the expected Strat attack and bite, with the advantage of hum reduction-very appreciated in the studio or with pedals. At the bridge, the Haymaker humbucker adds output and thickness for riffs, singing leads, and modern distortion. The S-1 switch on the volume knob also allows splitting the humbucker to access thinner, sharper textures close to single-coil tones. The 2-point synchronized tremolo, combined with the cold-rolled steel block and stainless steel saddles, ensures good tuning stability and precise response.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Delivered with a Deluxe Molded Case, this guitar is ready to travel. To maintain original feel, you can use Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in .009-.042 (part number PN 0730250403). The 1/8 Hex (Allen) truss rod wrench is recommended for neck relief adjustments.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | ST | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body Shape | Stratocaster | Radius | 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm) |
| Wood | Selected alder | Radius Type | Compound |
| Body Finish | Gloss urethane | Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| Neck Material | Quarter-sawn maple | Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ |
| Neck Construction | 4-bolt | Nut Material | Graph Tech TUSQ |
| Neck Finish | Ultra Satin Urethane | Nut Width | 1.685" / 42.8 mm |
| Neck Shape | Modern "D" | Truss Rod | Bi-Flex |
| Neck Profile Type | D Shape | Hardware Finish | Nickel/Chrome |
| Headstock | Stratocaster | Pickguard | 1-ply Gold Anodized Aluminum |
| Fingerboard Inlays | White Pearloid Dot - 7 mm | Control Knobs | Aged White Soft Touch Knobs |
| Side Dots | Luminlay | Bridge | 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Tuners | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts) |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo | ||
Questions frequently asked
Can the Haymaker humbucker on this Strat be split?
The HSS configuration pairs a Haymaker humbucker at the bridge with two Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat single-coil pickups. The S-1 switch integrated into the volume knob activates the humbucker split to achieve a single-coil tone.
Are the Noiseless pickups suitable for playing with distortion?
The two Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat pickups, positioned at the neck and middle, reduce operational noise. The 5-way selector switch provides access to bridge/middle and middle/neck combinations. The Haymaker bridge pickup delivers higher output for distorted riffs and lead playing.
What is the neck profile of the Fender Stratocaster American Ultra II HSS EB Ultraburst?
The quarter-sawn maple neck features a Modern D profile, a compound radius from 10 to 14 inches, and a 22-fret ebony fingerboard.
Is the vibrato designed for good tuning stability?
An American Ultra synchronized 2-point vibrato is equipped with a cold-rolled steel block and polished stainless steel saddles. Locking Deluxe Cast/Sealed short-post tuners complete the setup.
What accessories are included or recommended with this guitar?
The guitar comes with a Deluxe Molded Case. Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in gauge .009-.042, part number 0730250403, are recommended to maintain the original string gauge.
