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Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS - Silverburst with Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Floyd Rose Tremolo - Silverburst
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Next-generation Stratocaster with Original Floyd Rose Tremolo

When Fender released the American Ultra series, the company undertook an impressive task: improving on one of the most beloved guitars of all time. Ask guitar players at Sweetwater, and they'll tell you that they more than succeeded. Now, with the American Ultra Luxe series, Fender has taken the instrument to the next level, with a unique Augmented "D" profile neck and exciting new variations on standard Fender themes. The Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS is aimed squarely at demanding players who require high-performance instruments that will keep up with technique-heavy playing styles. Outfitted with a Floyd Rose Original Tremolo, Ultra Noiseless Hot single-coils, and an Ultra Double Tap humbucking pickup with advanced wiring options, this next-generation Strat certainly fits the bill. Snag this instant-classic guitar, plug into to your favorite amp or modeler, and be prepared for a profound sonic experience!

Upgraded noiseless pickups with extra switching abilities

The American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Stratocaster is loaded with two single-coil pickups and a Tim Shaw-designed Ultra Double Tap humbucker in the bridge. Fender's noiseless circuitry allows you to access all the patented Strat spank, but without the annoying hum. Trust us: plug this Strat into a Plexi and crank it, and you won't get any hum from the pickups. This American Ultra Luxe Strat also has a silky-smooth 5-way switch that unlocks tons of tonal options. When you press down on the volume pot, you'll find the S-1 switch and activate the Double Tap feature on the humbucker. Double Tap splits the humbucker into a single-coil without losing half of your volume like other coil-splitting designs.

Made to be played

The headline says it all. The American Ultra Luxe Strat is made to be played. Hard. The Ultra Satin Neck has Fender's Augmented "D" profile that facilitates fast playing without feeling like you're playing a baseball bat. It has a compound-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo stainless steel frets that make it just as easy to play chords near the nut as it is to melt faces at the higher frets. The fretboard also has rolled edges, which will ensure hours of playing comfort. Soloing is easy, too, thanks to the tapered neck heel and the extra hand contour on the lower cutaway.

Dive-bomb away with a Floyd Rose Original tremolo system

If you're looking for a Strat that can take heavy vibrato abuse, the American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Stratocaster is for you. Its Floyd Rose Original bridge and locking nut together net you the buttery-smooth bending action only a real Floyd can deliver, all with the peace of mind that comes from never having to worry about your strings pulling out of tune.

Fender Stratocaster: the world's go-to guitar

Musicians from all over the world have loved the Stratocaster since its introduction in 1954. The Stratocaster has been played by the most influential guitar players, ranging from Buddy Holly to high-gain shredders like Yngwie Malmsteen and virtuosic blues masters like Eric Clapton, among countless others. By relying on sturdy building techniques and unmatched playability, it's little wonder why the Stratocaster is so popular today. The Fender American Ultra Luxe Floyd Rose HSS Stratocaster seeks to build on the well-loved classic design with upgraded features and effortless playability to inspire the upcoming generation of guitar players.

Fender American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster Floyd Rose HSS Electric Guitar Features:

  • Fender Noiseless pickups eliminate annoying hum
  • S-1 switch activates Double Tap feature without any volume loss
  • 1 Ultra Double Tap humbucker pumps out raw humbucker tones and well-defined single-coil sounds; 2 single-coil pickups
  • 10–14-inch compound radius makes soloing easier than ever
  • Rounded fingerboard edges enable hours of playing comfort
  • Augmented "D" neck profile fills your hand without getting in the way
  • Stainless steel frets for exceptional feel and durability
  • 2-point synchronized tremolo has no annoying plastic tip
  • Ultra Satin neck finish won't bind in your hand
  • Embossed Fender headstock logo adds a high-end touch

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape American Ultra Luxe Stratocaster
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Silverburst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Augmented D
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 10"-14" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Pearloiid Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose Original Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd Rose Original Double Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Deluxe Staggered Die-cast Sealed
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Ultra Noiseless Hot Strat Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Ultra Noiseless Hot Strat Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Ultra Double Tap Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching S-1 Double-tap switch, 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0118072791

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Superb

This thing is beautifully put together. I've been dying for a Strat with a maple neck for years but wasn't expecting to get one with a Floyd Rose, Stainless steel frets, and this amazing finish. Huge thanks to my sales engineer Josh Trumm for the support and follow up!
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HSS Strat

This will be a short review, Just got this HSS Strat. Had it Pleked. Worth every penny. Best playing Strat I've ever played! My Rep Melissa Behling is absolutely awesome, She always gets it right! Highly recommended!!
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Finally, the ultimate Strat

It took (2021-1954) 67 years for Fender to come up with the ultimate Strat. First, Stainless Steel frets. I once fret-dressed a 40th Anniversary Strat. The frets were worn out bad. However, the fret-dressing flattened the frets to the point where it was not enjoyable to play anymore. I needed new frets so instead I just bought a new guitar. That taught me a lesson. When the frets are worn out, replace the frets or get a new guitar. The frets seems to wear out so fast and in the places of the neck where I did a lot of string-bending. What did a guy like Van Halen do? He played a lot of guitars. But the EVH Striped Series of guitars did come with SS frets. That was an important step for Fender. That was 10 years ago. Now Fender has taken a long-awaited cue from Eddie and come up with Floyd Rose as well. The EVH was one great humbucker with on volume dial labelled "Tone". The HSS Ultra Luxe has a Double-Tap feature for the humbucker. However on the Elite HSS there was a Bypass Switch feature which was pure genius. Simple but effective, hard to explain to people without them trying it. One thing I wish this Ultra Luxe had. At any rate, I think with the compound radius maple neck, alder body, this is the best Strat fender has come up with. The one one I can do without is the painted black headstock, but still classic shape. The silver burst body with the black pickguard, pickup covers is cool. Distinctive. Not to be confused with a run-of-the-mill design and the picksups are wired hot, which is my favorite option. The case, modern molded. With the stainless steel frets I can use the new Cobalt Ernie Ball strings, 9-46. The string bending is smooth without the premature fret-wear. The Floyd Rose clamped system means I can use the whammy bar to my heart's content. But the price is a premium. Custom Shop prices. I have one other similarly priced Strat made in the Custom Shop. The Acoustasonic Strat. If I want an acoustic sound, that is the way to do it, it feels and looks like a Strat. Fender makes great product. It is more than a name. Nobody else makes product like Fender. The R&D that went into the Acoustasonic Strat is miles beyond anyone else. I pay for R&D. That's okay. The Ultra Luxe is the next step in the evolution of guitar while still holding on to many of the features found on the 1954 Strat. However, that 22nd fret makes a big difference for me. Don't know why Eric Johnson doesn't want one. Anyway, play-ability is the main feature.
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