Built for players boldly seeking the best, American Ultra II is our most advanced series of instruments. American Ultra II guitars and basses feature premium materials, precision craftsmanship and cutting-edge design for instruments that both advance the state-of-the-art and stand the test of time.
The Fender® American Ultra II Telecaster® features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features our Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. Ebony or quartersawn maple 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards feature Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay® side dots and Graph Tech® TUSQ® nuts. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow unparalleled access to the higher register.
Under the hood, the Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele® pickups deliver sweet crystalline cleans, snappy twang and beefy growl, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1™ switch cleverly engages a series wiring option for even more tonal variety. Additional road-ready features include 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with chromed brass saddles, Deluxe locking tuners, knurled aluminum knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard.
The American Ultra II Telecaster infuses iconic style with advanced appointments to take your playing to stratospheric new heights. For players who demand flawless tone, infinite versatility and limitless performance, American Ultra II delivers.
Features
Select Alder Body with Ultra Contours and Sculpted Neck Heel
Quartersawn Maple Modern “D” Profile Neck
10"-14" Compound Radius Ebony or Quartersawn Maple Fingerboard with Ultra Rolled Edges and Luminlay Side Dots
Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele® Pickups, Advanced Electronics and S-1™ Switching
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge with Chromed Brass Saddles
Short Post Locking Tuners
Specs
 
Accessories
Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Molded Case (Included)
Saddle Height Wrench: .050" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen)
 
Body
Body: Select Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Body Material: Select Alder
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Style: Solid Body
 
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
Controls: Master Volume (S-1™ Switch), Master Tone
Neck Pickup: Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele®
Pickup Configuration: SS
Special Electronics: S-1™ Switch Activates Series Wiring Option in Any Pickup Position (Bypasses Pickup Selector Switch)
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
 
General
Color: Avalanche
Orientation: Right-Hand
Product Name: American Ultra II Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Avalanche
Series: American Ultra II
 
Hardware
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Chromed Brass Saddles
Bridge Mounting: 3-Screw Modern
Control Knobs: Heavy Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical
Pickguard: 1-Ply Silver Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Strap Buttons: Locking
String Trees: Ultra String Guide
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges), PN 0730250403
Switch Tip: Barrel Style, Black
Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
 
Measurements
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
 
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm)
Headstock: Telecaster®
Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
Neck Finish: Ultra Satin Urethane
Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
Neck Shape: Modern "D"
Number of Frets: 22
Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dot - 7 mm
Side Dots: Luminlay®
String Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ®
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™