"With the American Ultra Luxe Vintage series, we’ve redefined the balance between heritage and innovation,” said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer, FMIC.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of American Ultra Luxe Vintage. Built upon the original American Ultra II models, this new collection represents the pinnacle of Fender innovation and craftsmanship, setting the benchmark for premium electric instruments whilst showcasing the finest of the brand’s heritage – where timeless classics meet uncompromisingly modern technological refinement.
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Pure Vintage Pickups
At the heart of this collection are the ’50s and ’60s custom editions of the legendary Stratocaster® and Telecaster® models. Paying homage to the golden era of Fender’s innovation, these instruments all feature Pure Vintage Pickups with advanced electronics and S-1 Switching, to capture the distinctive sound and feel that has propelled the brand to pioneer status in its field.
Every curve, contour, and detail has been carefully reproduced and finished in Meticulously Aged Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer, with each guitar model boasting a quartersawn maple neck with upgraded stainless steel frets. Complementing these classics is the HSS ’60s Stratocaster® model, an instrument designed to offer expanded tonal versatility without sacrificing its vintage soul.
Haymaker Humbucker
With its powerful Pure Vintage ‘61 Single-Coil Strat® pickups at the neck and a Haymaker™ Humbucker sitting by the bridge, this model provides an extensive sonic palette; from warm, nuanced cleans to searing, high-gain leads, all while maintaining the iconic Stratocaster® voice, also finished in Fender’s trademark Meticulously Aged Heirloom™ Nitrocellulose Lacquer.
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