One look confirms it: the Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster isn't your father's Tele. Quite the contrary, this is a thoroughly modern axe that's built for modern players. The American Ultra Luxe Tele's compound-radius fingerboard and tapered neck heel turbocharge your playing, while Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups elicit classic Tele tones with zero hum out of any amp — tube, solid-state, or modeling. You also get an S-1 switch for expanded sonic options. What's more, this solidbody electric guitar comes armed with sealed locking tuners, a 6-saddle bridge with chromed brass saddles, and a bone nut. There's no doubt that the American Ultra Telecaster was built for Tele aficionados who demand ultra-performance!
The headline says it all. The American Ultra Luxe Telecaster was made to be played. Hard. For starters, its fingerboard boasts an easy-playing compound-radius with stainless steel medium-jumbo frets. Rolled fingerboard edges supply endless hours of playing comfort. A unique Augmented "D" profile gives you plenty to wrap your hand around, while never interfering with your playing. And the neck’s super-slick Ultra Satin finish encourages deft hand maneuvering. Here at Music Experience, one of our favorite elements of the American Ultra Luxe Tele is its tapered neck heel. Play this Tele and you’ll understand — the perfectly sculpted heel gives you easy access to the guitar’s entire fretboard, making it a player’s dream come true.
Onboard the American Ultra Luxe Telecaster is a duo of Fender's Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups. These pickups deliver the punch and twang that define the Telecaster. That said, Fender’s revolutionary Noiseless circuitry eliminates the signal noise and hum that are inherent in vintage single-coil designs. You can plug the American Ultra Luxe Telecaster into anything— old-school tube combos, digital modeling software, high-gain stacks — and you’ll experience vintage-inspired tone with the level of performance you’d expect from a modern pickup. Plus, this Telecaster includes an S-1 switch embedded in its volume knob that places the pickups in series for raging humbucker-esque tones. If you enjoy classic tones but demand state-of-the-art performance, the American Ultra Luxe Telecaster delivers the goods.
This is it: the original guitar that started Fender's march into contemporary music history. First named the Broadcaster, it appeared in the early 1950s. The ingeniously simple design, the bolt-on neck, and the slab body all contribute to the guitar's trademark tones and player-friendly feel. From Nashville twang to blistering rock tones, the Telecaster sound has made its presence felt in nearly every musical category. The diverse list of Telecaster players — including Muddy Waters, Keith Richards, James Burton, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer, and John 5 — attests to the guitar's universal appeal.
For players who demand the ultimate in performance and tone, American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses. Featuring stainless-steel frets and eye-catching custom colors with matching painted headcaps, the American Ultra Luxe Telecaster is Ultra – elevated. This model features a unique Augmented “D” neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard with 22 stainless steel medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities – without hum. Sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional, increasing accessibility and comfort. Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and TUSQ™ nut. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights. Includes premium molded hardshell case.
Stainless steel frets are significantly harder and smoother than traditional nickel-silver, giving them extreme durability and a glassy playing feel that makes bending easy.
The Augmented “D” neck profile is a refined hybrid shape with slightly more body than the Modern “D”. The profile becomes subtly fuller towards the twelfth fret, with shoulders that soften in the higher register. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish make the neck effortless to play.
The Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups feature true classic Fender tone without hum. The volume knob’s S-1 switch activates the series/parallel circuit.
Built for speed and easy bending, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut for chording, becoming increasingly flat as it nears the upper register for choke-free bending.
The tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the sculpted rear body contour is designed for comfort.
A high-performance feature, locking tuning machines offer increased tuning stability while making string changes fast and easy.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | American Ultra Luxe Telecaster |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Ash |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color | 2-Color Sunburst |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Augmented D |
| Radius | 10"-14" compound |
| Fingerboard Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Black Pearloid Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.685" |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles |
| Tuners | Fender Deluxe Die-cast Sealed Locking |
| Neck Pickup | Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup | Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele Single-coil |
| Controls | 1 x master volume (with S-1 switch), 1 x tone, 3-way blade pickup switch |
| Strings | Fender NPS, .009-.042 |
| Case Included | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
0118082703 |
