The Modern Tele, Perfected.
Meet the Fender American Ultra II Telecaster—an axe built for the player who demands equal parts classic vibe and modern precision. This isn’t just another Tele; it’s a finely-tuned instrument where every component is engineered for flawless performance. Dressed in a stunning Texas Tea finish, this guitar looks as deep and sophisticated as it sounds. From the first chord, you’ll feel the resonance of the select alder body, a tonewood prized for its balanced and articulate voice. Fender didn’t stop there—they’ve sculpted the body and tapered the neck heel for incredible comfort and effortless access to the highest frets. This is the Telecaster evolved.
Silent Twang, Beefy Growl
The soul of this Tele lies in its Ultra II Noiseless™ Vintage Tele pickups. Fender cracked the code, delivering that iconic, crystalline twang and snappy attack you crave, but without a hint of single-coil hum. The bridge pickup serves up classic country grit and rock ‘n’ roll bite, while the neck pickup is warm, glassy, and perfect for smooth leads or mellow rhythm work. But the real magic is the S-1™ switch on the volume knob. A quick press kicks the pickups into series wiring, bypassing the selector switch for a fatter, humbucker-like tone that adds a whole new dimension of growl to your sound.
Effortless Playability
Your fretting hand will fall in love with the Modern “D” profile quartersawn maple neck. It’s a masterful design—slim enough for lightning-fast runs but with enough shoulder for comfortable chording, all coated in a buttery Ultra Satin Urethane finish that feels broken-in from day one. The 10″-14″ compound radius ebony fingerboard is a player’s dream, flattening out as you move up the neck for choke-free bends and low action. With 22 medium-jumbo frets and Luminlay® side dots to guide you on dark stages, this neck is built for pure performance.
