Fender’s 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster celebrates the Tele’s birthday by bestowing the classic design with a modern edge. Its Ultra II DNA provides an elevated foundation featuring a contoured alder body with a sculpted neck heel, a quartersawn maple neck with a Modern D profile, and a compound-radius ebony fretboard with nickel-plated steel frets and Ultra rolled edges. From there, Fender pushed the limits of modern design even further, finishing the body in a stunning metallic Liquid Gold accented by Black Chrome performance hardware. A custom pickup combination comprising a Noiseless single-coil in the neck and a Fastland bridge humbucker is complemented by a set of hot-rodded electronics, including dual S-1 switches for even more tonal variety. With its sleek look and premium circuitry, the 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster is unlike any Tele you've ever had the pleasure of playing.
The American Ultra II Telecaster is arguably the most ergonomic Telecaster ever built, making it the logical choice to showcase modern Tele design in the 75th-anniversary collection. The Ultra II updates the traditional flat, slab-like look of the Telecaster by introducing a wider upper-waist contour, a rounded edge for your picking hand, and a neck heel sculpted for a seamless feel on the lightweight alder body. This allows the guitar to sit closer to your body while easing common pressure points. Fender paid equal attention to the guitar’s maple neck, which features a Modern D profile and a compound-radius ebony fretboard that feels immaculate throughout the entire register. Finished with Ultra rolled edges and durable steel frets, the 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster is as nimble as it is comfortable, with a broken-in playability that’s second to none.
The American Ultra II line stands as a testament to the Telecaster’s 75-year journey; however, the 75th-anniversary model embraces modernity with a more aggressive approach than ever before. The body is draped in a custom Liquid Gold finish with captivating depth, thanks to its dark tint and deep metallic shine. This bold look is complemented by a 1-ply anodized, brushed aluminum pickguard, steel block inlays, and Black Chrome hardware. Best of all, this limited-edition Ultra II has the brawn to match its beauty. At the headstock, Fender’s Deluxe Cast sealed locking tuning machines work seamlessly with a Graph Tech TUSQ nut to provide smooth yet stable tuning adjustments. On the body, the 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge, fitted with brass saddles, delivers the legendary Tele snappiness with modern reliability and full adjustability.
The 75th Anniversary American Ultra II Telecaster’s aggressive attitude is reflected in its hot-rodded electronics. Custom-built for the anniversary, the passive 75th Anniversary Fastlane Humbucker bridge pickup and 75th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Single-Coil neck pickup expand the bright Telecaster tonal palette, delivering a darker, biting growl alongside the traditional twang. Music Experience guitarists revel in the Fastlane’s powerful humbucker tone, capable of achieving a snappy, articulate feel even when the gain is at 11. The neck position’s Noiseless balances out the Fastlane's aggression, trading humbucker heat for trademark Tele warmth, without a hint of added noise. Dual S-1 switches create even more room for sonic exploration. The Volume pot switch activates series mode, and the Tone pot switch toggles series and parallel modes for the humbucker.
Introducing the 75th Anniversary Telecaster® Collection: Celebrating three-quarters of a century of foundational tone and revolutionary design. Each 75th Anniversary Telecaster model showcases the rich heritage and legendary tones that have made the Tele® an unrivaled icon. From vintage purists to progressive players seeking cutting-edge features, rest assured there’s a model that will deliver. Immerse yourself in the legacy of the Telecaster and own a piece of Fender® history with the 75th Anniversary Telecaster Collection. Commemorating the Telecaster’s 75th Anniversary, the Fender® American Ultra II Telecaster® represents the culmination of three-quarters of a century of innovation, expertise and relentless pursuit of perfection. This milestone instrument features a select alder body with sculpted body contours, finished in our stunning Liquid Gold—a lustrous, deep metallic finish that captures and reflects light with mesmerizing depth and richness. This premium finish combines golden warmth with sophisticated elegance, creating a guitar that’s as visually striking on stage as it is sonically powerful. For effortless playability, the quartersawn maple neck features our Modern “D” profile and smooth Ultra Satin finish. Ebony 10”-14” compound radius fingerboards feature Ultra rolled edges, medium-jumbo frets, custom lap steel inlays, Luminlay® side dots and Graph Tech® TUSQ® nut. The tapered neck heel and sculpted body contours allow unparalleled access to the higher register.Under the hood, a 75th Anniversary Noiseless Single-Coil in the neck position pairs with a 75th Anniversary Fastlane™ bridge humbucker to deliver sweet crystalline cleans, snappy Tele® twang and beefy growl, all without a hint of hum. Dual patented S-1™ switches unlock unprecedented tonal versatility—one puts the pickups in series for even more sonic options, while the second cleverly engages series/parellel mode for the humbucker. Additional road-ready features include 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with 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.
This Anniversary Ultra Telecaster features a set of pickups specially voiced for this instrument. Fender's first ever single spaced dual coil pickup, the Fastlane humbucker is meticulously voiced to have a present top end with a decided mid push. It is a medium output pickup with great string to string note clarity and warm, articulate breakup. The neck pickup is our hottest Ultra Noiseless Tele pickup to date, voiced to match the output of the Fastlane without sacrificing clarity and warmth.
This instrument offers ultimate tonal versatility via two S-1™ switches on the volume and tone knob. The S-1™ switch on the volume activates series mode, engaging both pickups wired in series for a fatter sound with a bump in output. The S-1™ on the tone knob changes the wiring on the Fastlane™ humbucker from series to parallel, offering a brighter, chimier, lower-output tone that’s like a beefier single-coil but still hum-canceling.
The Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage pickups are responsive and expressive, delivering definitive Tele® twang for exceptional Fender tone without hum. Ultra II Noiseless™ pickups feature an evolved architecture of specialized stacked coils with the top coil wound around Alnico V rod magnets to produce true single-coil Fender tone, and the isolated bottom coil calibrated to preserve the tone and simply reject hum. Our patented S-1™ switch selects between series or parallel wiring for added tonal range, while the treble bleed circuit maintains your highs at any volume.
Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay® glow-in the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility on the darkest stages while lap steel inspired inlays add distinctive vintage character and visual appeal. "Ultra" rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth "Ultra" satin finish make the neck effortless to play.
This anniversary Telecaster is dressed up with an incredible Liquid Gold finish that features deep metallic flake which reflects light with a dazzling prism-like glow. All of the hardware is finished in a classy black chrome which is accented by gold appointments on the bridge and pickups for a modern sophisticated look.
This precision manufactured strings-through-body bridge features raw brass block saddles for endless sustain, precise attack and rock-solid tuning stability.
A high-performance feature, short post locking tuning machines provide a sharper and more consistent break angle over the nut for increased sustain and enhanced tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | American Ultra II Telecaster |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Alder |
| Body Finish | Gloss Urethane |
| Color | Liquid Gold |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Modern "D" |
| Radius | 10"-14" Compound" |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Lap Steel |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" |
| Nut Material | Tusq |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail, Chromed Brass Saddles |
| Tuners | Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking |
| Neck Pickup | Fender 75th Anniversary Ultra Noiseless Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Fender Fastlane Rail Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x volume (S-1 switch pickup switch bypass), 1 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way blade pickup switch |
| Strings | Fender 250L, .009-.042 |
| Case Included | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0177011728 885978680214 |
