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Built in the USA and featuring a select alder body, roasted maple neck and fingerboard, Custom Shop Texas Special Telecaster pickups, and Fender's versatile S-1 switching system, this special dealer-exclusive Telecaster is designed for players who demand exceptional tone, premium playability, and unmistakable Fender character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Olive finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives this American Ultra II Telecaster a distinctive appearance that sets it apart from standard production models. Underneath the striking finish is a carefully refined instrument built around the performance-focused American Ultra II platform, with sculpted body contours, a tapered neck heel, Ultra rolled fingerboard edges, Luminlay side dots, locking tuners, and a 10\"-14\" compound-radius fingerboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special-edition Telecaster also features an upgraded pair of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFender Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Telecaster pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for increased output and pronounced midrange presence, Texas Specials deliver everything from crystalline cleans and traditional Telecaster twang to aggressive, punchy overdriven tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Telecaster that retains the familiar response and personality players expect from Fender while adding the comfort, versatility, and precision demanded by modern players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Dealer-Exclusive American Ultra II Telecaster in Antique Olive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout visual feature of this American Ultra II Telecaster is its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Olive finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive color that gives the classic Telecaster silhouette a sophisticated and unmistakable appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe select alder body features Fender's sculpted Ultra contours, providing a more ergonomic playing experience while preserving the unmistakable Telecaster shape. The sculpted neck heel also improves access to the upper frets, making the instrument particularly comfortable for lead playing and higher-register work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a cosmetic variation. 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