{"product_id":"fender-american-ultra-ii-stratocaster-noble-blue-molded-case","title":"Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster w\/ Molded Case – Noble Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"show-more-box expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv name=\"NaN\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender American Ultra II Stratocaster in Noble Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erepresents the next generation of Fender's legendary Stratocaster platform, combining iconic Strat tone and design with advanced electronics, premium materials, and modern performance-focused playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for players who demand exceptional versatility and precision, the American Ultra II Stratocaster features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eselect alder body with sculpted Ultra contours\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quartersawn maple neck with Fender's comfortable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern “D” profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard with a 10\"-14\" compound radius\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges, medium-jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut provide a refined playing experience from the first fret to the highest register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoble Blue finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives this American-made Stratocaster a distinctive modern appearance while preserving the unmistakable silhouette that has made the Stratocaster one of the world's most recognizable electric guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the American Ultra II Stratocaster is a trio of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra II Noiseless Vintage Strat pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering classic Fender-style single-coil character with dramatically reduced hum. From articulate cleans and glassy rhythm tones to punchy blues and saturated lead sounds, this SSS pickup configuration provides the familiar Stratocaster tonal palette with modern refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS-1 switching system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpands that tonal range even further. Integrated into the master volume control, the S-1 switch adds the neck pickup into positions 1 and 2, creating additional pickup combinations that aren't available from a traditional five-way Stratocaster circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Modern Stratocaster Built for Serious Players\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Ultra II series is Fender's premium production platform, designed around advanced playability, precision construction, and professional performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eselect alder body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures sculpted contours designed to sit comfortably against the player's body, while the sculpted neck heel improves access to the upper frets. 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