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Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster - 2-color Sunburst with Maple Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Ash Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - 2-color Sunburst
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This Tele Was Built for Ultra-performance

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 Tusq nut. There's no doubt that the American Ultra Telecaster was built for Tele aficionados who demand ultra-performance.

Augmented "D"-shaped neck was made to be played

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 Sweetwater, 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.

State-of-the-art performance, vintage-inspired tone

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.

The Fender Telecaster: a brief history

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.

Fender American Ultra Luxe Telecaster Features:

  • Ash body exhibits a resonant, musical sound
  • Augmented "D" profile with rolled fingerboard edges supplies endless hours of playing comfort
  • Stainless steel frets for exceptional feel and durability
  • Super-slick Ultra Satin finish encourages deft hand maneuvering
  • Compound-radius fingerboard is tailor-made for modern playing techniques
  • Tapered neck heel enables easy access to the entire fretboard
  • Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele single-coil pickups deliver classic Tele punch and twang without the hum
  • S-1 switch yields realistic single-coil tones
  • Sealed locking tuners enhance stability and enable effortless string changes
  • 6-saddle bridge with chromed brass saddles facilitates ultra-precise intonation
  • Attractive chrome hardware with knurled flat-top control knobs
  • Head-turning matching headstock with embossed Fender logo
  • Includes a premium molded hardshell case

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape American Ultra Luxe Telecaster
  • Body Material Ash
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color 2-Color Sunburst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Augmented D
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 10"-14" Compound
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo, Stainless Steel
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.685"
  • Nut Material Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle American Tele with Chromed Brass Saddles
  • Tuners Fender Sealed Locking
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Ultra Noiseless Vintage Tele Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x volume, (S-1 Series mode switch), 1 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender 250L Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0118082703

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Rated 5/5

Spectacular

This guitar is pretty amazing for the price - i play strat custom shop' PRS custom 24 piezo , and this is a really well designed tool, confortable, clean, great neck, good weight , it is not the Tele of your grandfather but whoa, love it and a beauty !
Rated 5/5

This Telecaster is a 10.

Thanks to salesman Mike Wright for picking this American Ultra Luxe Telecaster out for me.
There was no selection choice when I ordered it.
It looks stunning and it practically plays itself.
The Guitar was delivered to my house in 2 days and was here at 9.20am. I was shocked how quickly it arrived.
I couldn't be any happier.
Rated 5/5

This Telecaster is a 10.

Thanks to salesman Mike Wright for picking this American Ultra Luxe Telecaster out for me.
There was no selection choice when I ordered it.
It looks stunning and it practically plays itself.
The Guitar was delivered to my house in 2 days and was here at 9.20am. I was shocked how quickly it arrived.
I couldn't be any happier.
Rated 5/5

Tele

Long wait but Worth the wait. Not Sweetwater's fault.
2 color sunburst, black headstock
With black pick guard.
I Tweak string height & pickup height to my taste.
Thanks Corey with all your help.
Music background: Gigging musician, Guitaraholic
Rated 5/5

A once in a life-time guitar

I absolutely love everything about this guitar. It's a once-in-a-lifetime guitar and I'll never part with it.

Every pick-up position is unique and beautiful. The push button option for the middle position is a very welcome addition as it gives a new beautiful tone option.

The neck feels brand new but broken at the same time. It's extremely comfortable to play with no sharp edges at all. It's my favorite neck profile so far on any guitar. I had the PLEK treatment done to this guitar and am able to get the action so low it plays like butter.

Every single feature of this guitar is top of the line and designed with the player in mind. I can't find a single flaw with it and it's built to last a lifetime.

It has become my #1, go-to, guitar and I couldn't be happier.

A huge shout out to Aaron Vidusek at Sweetwater. Your customer service is exemplary and I greatly appreciate all your support. You clearly love what you do and I value your opinion and expertise.

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