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This Tele Was Built for Ultra-performance





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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.





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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.





Serial US23099285


Serial US23099285


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.





Serial US23099285


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