Fender American Ultra II Telecaster Electric Guitar, Maple Fingerboard, Avalanche

Ready and willing to take on the newest worlds of musicality, the Fender American Ultra II Telecaster advances the classic electric guitar to a new, exciting level. Joining in on Fender's most advanced and elite series of instruments yet, the American Ultra II Tele packs a dynamic experience in the iconic instrument.

The Fender American Ultra II Telecaster establishes itself with distinct and quality base layer. Starting out, this Ultra II guitar starts with its classic single-cutaway body made from a pick of select alder. This specially-selected cut of alder features the American Ultra II's new Ultra sculpted body contours to enhance the guitar's feeling in the hands and under the arm. In addition, this model's sculpted neck heel goes further in this department to allow effortless access to the highest registers available.

Moving on, this American Ultra II piece brings on a quartersawn maple neck wrapped in a silky, smooth Ultra Satin finish. In the palm of the playing hand, this neck is effortlessly maneuverable. This seamless touch is enhanced and compounded by a Modern D-shaped neck profile that fits different hand angles and positioning across its full length. Totally, this neck plays with speed and comfort for the most discerning of players.

Comfort and playability are also primary priorities for this American Ultra II's fingerboard. Filling out to the board, this neck's quartersawn maple comes together with a compound fingerboard radius measuring 10"-14". A totally exciting addition to this whole instrument, this compound radius adjusts its measurement from one end of the neck to the other.

Closer to the headstock, this American Ultra's 10" radius already feels faster than the average Fender radius. This experience flattens further near the body with its 14" measurement. Facilitating more string bends and soloing at blistering speeds, this fingerboard is a cutting-edge addition and an exciting attraction for fans of higher-octane forms of playing. Ultra Rolled edges smooth this neck and board even more deeply to optimize comfort while Luminlay side dots highlight the board for a bright set of fret markers.

For this Telecaster, Fender built in two Ultra II Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups. These bright single coils pack an impressive punch with a crisp, high-fidelity sound reminiscent of classic Telecaster sounds – all without any hum. Fender's patented S-1 switching system engages this guitar's series wiring option to opt in to even more tonal direction and variety. Classic Tele crystal-clear cleans and charming twangs come ready to go on this model to get inspired on new musical angles.

The American Ultra II series models all feature quality hardware setups to keep the experience robust and exciting. This Tele's setup comes equipped with a six-saddle string-through-body bridge with chromed brass saddles. Making for a classic Tele stringing experience with stability and precision, this bridge is sturdy and stable. Across its headstock, this guitar touts six Fender Deluxe locking tuning machines that ground strings with definition to ensure the most elite of experiences. Knurled aluminum knobs and a one-ply anodized aluminum pickguard tie everything together to a satisfying conclusion.

For players seeking the absolute cutting-edge of Fender design, the American Ultra II series punches that exact ticket. Come on board on experience Fender's most advanced and high-end instruments yet and hear the future take shape today.