ABOVE. BEYOND. ULTRA.

NEVER PLAY A FENDER THE SAME WAY AGAIN.

American Ultra is Fender’s most advanced series of electric guitars and basses – where cutting-edge craftsmanship meets nuanced design to push your playing forward.

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ULTRA NOISELESS™ PICKUPS

American Ultra features two new types of hum-free pickups: Ultra Noiseless Vintage pickups deliver authentic Fender single-coil sound while Ultra Noiseless Hot pickups offer high output and modern performance.

NEWLY-DESIGNED BODY CONTOURS

New back body curves offer hours of gigging comfort while a super-sculpted neck heel gives you unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard.

OUR FASTEST-PLAYING NECKS

With enhanced rolled edges, 22 medium-jumbo frets and a smooth Ultra Satin back finish, our “Modern D” neck shape and 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard make for comfortable chording and effortless soloing.

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THE AMERICAN ULTRA STRATOCASTER HSS®

Designed for a thick and burly tone, the American Ultra Stratocaster HSS features an Ultra Double Tap™ humbucking pickup for a fat double-coil tone or a clear, powerful single-coil sound.

  • One Ultra DoubleTap™ humbucking bridge pickup; two Ultra Noiseless Vintage single-coil pickups (middle and neck)
  • “Modern D”-shaped neck profile
  • 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard; 22 medium-jumbo frets
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THE AMERICAN ULTRA STRATOCASTER®

A true icon, the American Ultra Stratocaster features sleek updated contours, articulate single-coil pickups and advanced switching options.

  • Three Ultra Noiseless Vintage single-coil pickups
  • "Modern D" neck shape; 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • S-1 switch adds neck pickup to positions 1 & 2
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THE AMERICAN ULTRA TELECASTER®

Engineered for high performance and fresh new sounds, the American Ultra Tele® retains that classic Tele twang while adding advanced wiring options for a hotter output and fatter tone.

  • Two Ultra Noiseless Vintage single-coil Tele pickups
  • "Modern D" neck shape; 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • S-1 switch for series/parallel wiring
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THE AMERICAN ULTRA JAZZMASTER®

A left-of-the-dial legend, the American Ultra Jazzmaster combines articulate tone and a stylish offset body with sleek new curves and fresh wiring options.

  • Two Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
  • "Modern D" neck shape; 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • Dual volume phase circuit inverts pickup phase/activates trim pots
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THE AMERICAN ULTRA PRECISION BASS®

Pure and powerful, the American Ultra Precision Bass delivers all the tone and versatility of its iconic P Bass® predecessors – with updated features for modern playability.

  • One Noiseless Vintage split-coil P Bass middle pickup; one Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazz Bass bridge pickup
  • "Modern D" neck shape; 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • Redesigned preamp with Active/Passive switching; HiMass bridge
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THE AMERICAN ULTRA JAZZ BASS®

Comfortable and fast, the American Ultra J Bass® features a powerful active-passive preamp for sweeter highs, focused mids and lots more usable bass.

  • Two Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
  • "Modern D" neck shape; 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • Redesigned preamp with Active/Passive switching; HiMass bridge
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THE AMERICAN ULTRA JAZZ BASS® V

By adding a B string to the venerable Jazz Bass design, the American Ultra J Bass V delivers high-speed playability and a thunderous low end.

  • Two Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazz Bass pickups
  • "Modern D" neck shape; 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets
  • Redesigned preamp with Active/Passive switching; HiMass bridge
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