Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS Sinister Red

The Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS combines Strat brightness with the power of the Haymaker

A striking Sinister Red finish, a smooth-playing neck and the versatility of an HSS configuration: this Fender American Ultra II Stratocaster HSS brings a classic recipe into the present day. This used example was traded in with us last week and is in almost new condition. For the guitarist seeking the familiar Fender character, but who also values modern playing comfort and a more powerful bridge pickup, this is a particularly attractive combination. The select alder body has carefully shaped contours and a tapered neck heel for comfortable access to the higher positions.

The Haymaker humbucker at the bridge gives this Strat a full, expressive tone with plenty of power for heavy overdrive and singing leads. The two Ultra II Noiseless Hot Strat pickups in the middle and neck positions deliver clear, articulate Fender tones without the usual single-coil hum. Via the S-1 switch in the volume knob, you can split the humbucker for extra tonal variety. This allows you to switch from sparkling chords and expressive blues licks to rock riffs with more weight, while the individual notes remain distinct. The treble bleed circuit helps maintain the highs when you roll back the volume.

The quarter-sawn maple neck features a Modern D profile and a smooth Ultra Satin finish. The maple fretboard combines rounded edges with a compound radius of 10 to 14 inches, making low-neck chord playing and high-fret bends work comfortably together. You get 22 medium jumbo frets, Luminlay side markers and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut. The five-way switch, master volume and two tone controls provide access to the various pickup combinations. The two-point American Ultra tremolo has polished stainless steel block saddles and a stud-mount arm. Deluxe locking tuners complete the package.

This instrument is in almost new condition and is completely original. Its overall condition is therefore exceptionally well-preserved for a used guitar. The instrument is inspected and, if necessary, played in by our technician before shipping or pickup.

Discover how convincingly classic Strat tones and the Haymaker come together in this red American HSS.