Fender Am Ultra II Strat HSS EB NBL
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Am Ultra II Strat HSS EB NBL
Product Info
Article Number:
595874
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Am Ultra II Strat HSS EB NBL
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Am Ultra II is a serious player's Strat, blending modern features with premium components. The ebony board and hot pickups offer a snappy response and extended range, making it ideal for players who want versatility—from clean chime to searing lead tones. It’s a high-end instrument built for the discerning musician.
Product Description
- Fender Am Ultra II Strat HSS EB NBL
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inalys: 7 mm White Pearloid Dots
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Neck profile: Modern "D"
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Fretboard radius: 254 - 356 mm (10" to 14") compound radius
- Scale: 648 mm
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Haymaker humbucker (bridge) and 2 Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat single coils (centre and neck)
- Controls: Master Volume (with S-1 switch)
- Tone 1 (neck/middle) and Tone 2 (bridge)
- 5-Way switch
- Pickguard: 1-Single-Ply Black Anodised Aluminium
- Bridge: 2-point American Ultra Synchronised Tremolo with polished stainless steel block saddles and cold-rolled steel block
- Closed Deluxe Cast locking machine heads
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009 - .042)
- Colour: Noble Blue
- Includes Deluxe moulded case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ebony fretboard offers exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Haymaker humbucker delivers powerful, articulate high-gain tones.
- • Compound radius improves playability across the entire fretboard.
- • American Ultra tremolo system provides smooth, stable vibrato.
CONS
- • The alder body, while resonant, might lack the weight of a heavier tonewood.
- • Ebony fingerboards can be sensitive to humidity changes and require care.
- • The HSS configuration might limit appeal for players strictly seeking vintage Strat tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Haymaker Humbucker (Bridge), Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat Single Coils (Middle/Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
2-Point American Ultra Synchronised Tremolo with Stainless Steel & Steel Blocks
Weight
4.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Haymaker is hotter and more articulate than many previous Fender humbuckers, providing a tighter low-end and more aggressive character suitable for heavier genres.
Absolutely; it offers a more comfortable transition between chording and soloing, minimizing fret buzz and improving overall playability for a wider range of techniques.
While retaining classic Strat character, the Ultra II Noiseless pickups significantly reduce unwanted hum and noise, providing a cleaner signal for recording and performing.
