Fender Stratocaster American Ultra II MN Sinister Red

The Essentials to Know About the Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Sinister Red

• Premium Comfort: "Ultra" bevels, sculpted neck heel, and Ultra Satin Urethane finish for smooth access to higher frets.


• Modern Playability: Modern "D" neck made of quarter-sawn maple with a 10"-14" / 254-355.6 mm compound radius fingerboard featuring rolled edges.


• Strat Tone Without Noise: Trio of Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat pickups (SSS configuration) delivering vintage tone with controlled noise levels.


• High-End Hardware: 2-point vibrato with pop-in arm, polished stainless steel saddles, short-post locking tuners, and included molded case.

American Ultra II: The Stratocaster Designed for Stage and Studio

The American Ultra II series embodies a performance-oriented Stratocaster: luthiery and ergonomic choices designed for fatigue-free playing sessions while maintaining Fender's sonic identity. The refined finish, modern adjustments, and advanced electronics make it a premium workhorse guitar, tailored for demanding musicians seeking a versatile, reliable, and precise Strat.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This Fender primarily targets intermediate to expert guitarists looking for fast playability and great versatility. Thanks to the SSS configuration, it excels in pop, funk, blues, rock, and indie, while remaining highly relevant in the studio when clear, articulate tones, punchy crunch, and expressive leads without annoying hum are desired.

The Sound

The selected alder body provides the typical Stratocaster balance: present mids, firm lows, and clear highs with a sharp attack. The three Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat pickups retain the expected snap and definition of a Strat while minimizing noise, ideal when using pedals, moderate gain, or electrically noisy environments. The 5-position selector covers classic tones (positions 2 and 4 scooped and bright), while the S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in positions 1 and 2 to expand the palette, especially to thicken a too-sharp bridge pickup or achieve fuller combinations. The 2-point vibrato and locking tuners enhance tuning stability, a real plus for bends and vibrato use.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Stratocaster	Truss rod	Bi-Flex
Wood	selected alder	Pickguard	1-ply black anodized aluminum
Finish	glossy urethane	Knobs	Aged White Soft Touch Knobs
Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Bridge	American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo 2-point, pop-in arm, molded polished stainless steel saddles, cold-rolled steel block
Construction	4-bolt	Tuners	Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (short posts)
Profile	Modern "D" (D Shape)	Configuration	SSS
Headstock	Stratocaster	Pickup type	Modern
Radius	compound 10" to 14" / 254 to 355.6 mm	Neck pickup	Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat
Inlays	Black Pearloid Dot 7 mm	Middle pickup	Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat
Side dots	Luminlay	Bridge pickup	Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Strat
Frets	22, Medium Jumbo	Selector switch	5 positions (1 bridge, 2 bridge + middle, 3 middle, 4 middle + neck, 5 neck)
Nut	Graph Tech TUSQ	Special electronics	S-1 switch allowing addition of neck pickup in positions 1 and 2
Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.685"	Controls	Master Volume (with S-1 switch), Tone 1 (neck/middle), Tone 2 (bridge)