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 Stratocaster® HSS features a select alder body with sculpted body contours. For effortless playability, the roasted maple neck features our Modern D profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. The 10″-14″ compound radius fingerboard features 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, a pair of Ultra II NoiselessT Hot Strat® pickups paired with a HaymakerT Humbucker deliver everything from sweet crystalline cleans to searing leads, all without a hint of hum. Our patented S-1T switch cleverly splits the Haymaker for even more tonal variety, and the Ultra Blaster pre-amp provides a warm and punchy dB boost at the flick of a switch. Additional road-ready features include 2-Point American Ultra synchronized tremolo with pop-in arm, polished stainless steel block saddles, cold rolled steel block, deluxe locking tuners, soft-touch knobs and 1-ply anodized aluminum pickguard. The American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS 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. Bridge: 2-Point American Ultra Synchronized Tremolo with Polished Stainless Steel Block Saddles and Cold Rolled Steel Block. Series: American Ultra II. Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel. 009.042 Gauges, PN 0730250403. Controls: Master Volume (with S-1T Switch), Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. Fret Size: Medium Jumbo. Nut Width: 1.685 (42.8 mm). Body Style: Solid Body. Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Asymmetrical. Neck Shape: Modern “D”. Nut Material: Graph Tech® TUSQ®. Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm). String Trees: Ultra String Guide. Neck Material: Roasted Maple. Bridge Mounting: 2-Point Modern. Number of Frets: 22. Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts). Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8 Hex (Allen). Fingerboard Radius: 10″ to 14″ Compound Radius 254 mm to 355.6 mm.