Fender just launched the American Ultra Series to replace the former Elite and Deluxe versions.
https://shop.fender.com/en/intl/elec...merican-ultra/
I tried to take a peek but to me the page is blank. Can you guys see anything?
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Fender just launched the American Ultra Series to replace the former Elite and Deluxe versions.
https://shop.fender.com/en/intl/elec...merican-ultra/
I tried to take a peek but to me the page is blank. Can you guys see anything?
Well, it seems Fender found a way to add $400-$500 to the price of a guitar.
Here's the blurb for the American Ultra Stratocaster:
American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Stratocaster features a new a unique “Modern 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 medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities – without hum. The sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional and the S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in to any switch position. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights.
Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes premium molded hardshell case.
Think I'll pass. The pickups alone lost my interest.
i had fun with the interactive mod shop feature.
i absolutely love the autumn blaze orange color. I want a guitar in that color, be it a strat, p bass or jazz bass. haven't decided if I want a tele in that color or not.
*edit* on second thought, hell yes to the tele in autumn blaze
Same pig, new lipstick.
That's my initial feeling, too. Although I haven't played a "D" neck, I'm familiar with the "C" and "V" necks. I'm not sure about the S-1 switch, but since I don't spend a lot of time going between pickup settings, I doubt I could justify the additional cost based on this alone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Offshore Angler
Also, reading this: "10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard" makes it seem as if Fender now wants to be Gibson.
I am not a big fan of compound radius fret boards. I understand what thier purpose is But it is a lot harder to fret lvl and I would think stainless steel frets would last longer before a fret lvl would be needed. Also the extra body sculpting so you can reach the lower frets I get, what I don't get is how where the past players of strats got so good or fast with out it. Extra switches what is that all about the 5 way made into a 7 way wont work. So for me I would not bother considering to purchase one.
Nothing's perfect, but it's amazing how right Fender guitars already are. Fender keeps wanting to make it seem new and fresh, but what they don't realize is that the Strat is good like it is. There's always a market for the latest and greatest. I'm happy with my 2008 AmStd and wouldn't buy another Strat even if Fender comes out with one that also cures crabs.
You have crabs? (Sorry, you walked right into that one!). :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by ch willie
I'm at my "Stratocaster Saturation Level," so I'm also not looking.
Now, another Tele...
My favorite part about these upper end models is the chrome spaghetti logo script on the headstock. Has to be the most attractive of any guitar out there.
As for the tapered neck heel I've got a 2001, Squier Stagemaster with that so has have been on a Fender model between then and now.
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...86&oe=5E5E2831
what I really like is that autumn blaze color. I want to ask MJT if they can replicate that for me and buy bodies painted with the lowest level of relic they do.
Zat vass the joke I intended. I started to say cures a cold, but colds are not as funny as sexually transmitted critters.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldStrummer
IMHO the strat was perfected to the highest peak when they launched the American Standard series with the 2-point tremolo and the truss rod adjustment cavity on the headstock. It was a strat as good as it gets. From there, I think all the minor tweaks that followed were just marketing needs.Quote:
Originally Posted by ch willie